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Megs04
7 years agoMember
Recon choices
Hi all. Im torn and need to make a decision by wed I have 2nd recon appt before surgery masectomy on 7th Aug. Im starting a new job role monday too.
3 month contract to prove myself.
recon surgeon will only do side with cancer. Said i qualify for tram flap. Im thinking implant immediate. As i want it over and done with as im worried about how long tjis will drag on for. Im also concered about how much time ill need off work. Running out of leave. Please dont say invome protection as its not enough pay. Im single. Teenage kids. Im just torn on what to do and feel rushed to make up my mind before Wednesday but i dont think i wantto wait. But confused and difficultto make s decision. Tram flsp seems big and long recovery.Ive been too sick with chemo and trying to work and its been hard to make decisions. If i have recon can i change mind later.?Any ideas ,suggestioms please would be much appreciated
3 month contract to prove myself.
recon surgeon will only do side with cancer. Said i qualify for tram flap. Im thinking implant immediate. As i want it over and done with as im worried about how long tjis will drag on for. Im also concered about how much time ill need off work. Running out of leave. Please dont say invome protection as its not enough pay. Im single. Teenage kids. Im just torn on what to do and feel rushed to make up my mind before Wednesday but i dont think i wantto wait. But confused and difficultto make s decision. Tram flsp seems big and long recovery.Ive been too sick with chemo and trying to work and its been hard to make decisions. If i have recon can i change mind later.?Any ideas ,suggestioms please would be much appreciated
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- iserbrownMemberHi! Sounds like you're in a quandary emotionally. It's not an easy decision and it has a lot of guidance from your medical team.
As to here are you a member of the private group link here to join as there's a wealth of information in a private setting
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
Another link with good info
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/preparing-for-surgery-and-recovery.html
Take care