i'm shocked

Hi Dot42, you answered everything that I was looking for from this site, I wanted to know about expense involved in a reconstruction and all the details of it and I think you answered most of that in your post.  Wonder if most reconstruction surgeons will operate in a public hospital.  That is the part that keeps me awake at night is wondering how to pay for all the surgery.  I am due to have a bilateral masectomy and reconstruction but I too would be willing to wait if I had to pay less.  You are all right it is wrong, I was so shocked when I received my first 2 $500 bills for my chemo drugs, surely that should be covered, no one had ever mentioned I would have to pay for the drugs in a public hospital.  Yes its just money but when you cant work because of treatment and your husband has to take time off to be by your side and you have to pay someone to watch your kids it all adds up.  Sorry about the negaative vibes hope everyone good. thanks