I had a bilateral mastectomy and implant reconstruction done through the public health system. My results are pretty good. If you join our group you will have access to many photos of ladies here with many different procedures.
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstructionAlso many ladies here live flat and fabulous. There are no right or wrong answers. It's very personal. You could have your mastectomy now and go on waiting list for public reconstruction. If you find you feel happy being flat and fabulous, well you don't have to proceed.