Breast reconstruction rejected due to having chemo 1st. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hello, 

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January and currently waiting to have my last dose of chemotherapy. Went to see the surgeon a week ago and discuss the procedure. I'd always stated I would prefer a body tissue reconstruction as this just felt like the best option for myself. However I've been told my referral has been rejected as I've had chemotherapy first and my bmi is too high. I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen or if they have had a different type of breast reconstruction and would recommend/advise anything? I've been told I can have the body tissue reconstruction but at a later date and that the waiting list is about 2 years and they won't be in any sort of hurry to do it as it will be classed as cosmetic. I'm not sure I want to wait that long, especially for my mental health when I already don't feel like myself. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks 

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  • Lou LCR 

    surely things should change around this it’s crazy 2 year wait is absolutely horrendous and COSMETIC as they call it it’s not fair it’s not cosmetic it’s traumatic for us ladies we need to be back to our normal state after such things .

    I had lunpectomy but I really feel that the system sucks in such cases 

    good luck hope you can get a second opinion xx 

    love Lara xx 

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  • Lou LCR 

    surely things should change around this it’s crazy 2 year wait is absolutely horrendous and COSMETIC as they call it it’s not fair it’s not cosmetic it’s traumatic for us ladies we need to be back to our normal state after such things .

    I had lunpectomy but I really feel that the system sucks in such cases 

    good luck hope you can get a second opinion xx 

    love Lara xx 

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