I'm sorry to hear that the planned surgery has been adjusted. It's understandable in the current health situation that hospitals want to keep people as in patients for as little time as necessary. Whilst it's of small comfort to you at the moment it makes sense to delay your reconstruction and try to keep your hospital admission to a minimum.
However, on a positive note, it's not uncommon for reconstruction to be delayed for a number of different reasons so I'm hopeful that one of our members who has been in this situation will be able to post to share their experiences with you.
You might also want to give our team of nurses a call. I know that they will be able to chat things through with you and I'm sure that they will be able to offer some information and reassurance. You can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
I hope that all goes smoothly with your surgery next week. Know that we're here to support you.
I had a mastectomy in August 2018 and a delayed reconstruction was planned as I had radiotherapy. My reconstruction was planned 19th March (the waiting list for delayed is quite long and you have to wait a year after radiotherapy) It was cancelled he evening before due to Covid. Anyway, it really hasn’t been that bad. I am used to it and the prosthesis are good. In clothes you wouldn’t k ow. I am looking forward to new boob and cflat stomach soon though! Who knows when?
I had a mastectomy in August 2018 and a delayed reconstruction was planned as I had radiotherapy. My reconstruction was planned 19th March (the waiting list for delayed is quite long and you have to wait a year after radiotherapy) It was cancelled he evening before due to Covid. Anyway, it really hasn’t been that bad. I am used to it and the prosthesis are good. In clothes you wouldn’t k ow. I am looking forward to new boob and cflat stomach soon though! Who knows when?
