Reconstruction ?
I had a mastectomy three weeks today , right breast and I am just starting to do some research on reconstruction, but not looking at having it done till the end of the year. I did not hve an expan...
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Yes, I went through my private plastic surgeon to go on his public waiting list (about a year's wait as he only does 1 'public' day a month!!!). I guess the money is with the private insurers huh! He will do the operation, but because it will be in a public hospital and on the public waiting list there will be not be the huge gap fees. I am insured privately, but when you are looking at 2 boobs to be reconstructed and a 12-15 hour op for a DIEP flap, its $19,000 just for the op, let alone the anaesthesist and other costs. I agree, it is outrageous that Medicare covers so little of the fee.
I'm thinking I'll go for the expanders anyway as its less a toll on the body. Anyone out there had double implants for their reconstruction?
I'm so glad you are happy with your reconstruction Sue. Love the success stories!
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