Decision to go public or private for mastectomy
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Can you ask your preferred surgeon if he would do you public for you? It may entail a 3-4 week delay in operation - but if you have faith in your surgeon - it would be well worth the wait, if it doesn't cripple you financially. Usually all costs are covered with Public. My private health insurance let me down big time as well :( Made me wonder why I am paying it, to be honest!
However, if the gap isn't 'too bad' .... go with what you are happy with.
I had gaps all over the place (even $500 in my surgery pathology that really surprised me!) & they ended up costing a bit, ($6000) cos I wanted it all done 'then & there' and i went private with the surgery!! I DID go public with radiation tho & it cost me nothing. My continued Oncology cost is also on the public purse.
All the best for your decision tomorrow xxx
However, if the gap isn't 'too bad' .... go with what you are happy with.
I had gaps all over the place (even $500 in my surgery pathology that really surprised me!) & they ended up costing a bit, ($6000) cos I wanted it all done 'then & there' and i went private with the surgery!! I DID go public with radiation tho & it cost me nothing. My continued Oncology cost is also on the public purse.
All the best for your decision tomorrow xxx