Hi Folks,
Wondering if anyone else has come across this problem. I had a right breast mastectomy 22nd May. I asked for a double mastectomy but was told they wouldn't as there was no sign of cancer in the left. I asked about reconstruction as I wear a J cup bra and was told they would reduce my J cup when I had reconstruction and build me a new boob on the right to match. No problem.
Last week I got my prosthetic through the post a size 18 (I am told the biggest they make) and surprise surprise its too small. Im being told I would have to have a made to measure which the NHS won't fund or will only part fund and its £3000!!!!!!!! The wait list for reconstruction was over a year before covid so I'm guess now is closer to 2. I have to use 4 comfys at the min which is less than blinking comfy.
I am absolutely gutted I can't afford £3k I really don't think I should have to. I have asked for a reduction years ago amd jump through hoops to be told No, I asked for a double mastectomy to avoid this problem and was told No. I work in a customer facing role and although I am still under going treatment and currently furloughed the though of returning to work with 1 boob is beyond what my confidence could take.
Anyone else had this problem or know how to overcome it?
Hi so sorry your having to cope with this on top of everything else, I’m the opposite and very small chested so I am still just using my squishy from hospital 10 months after op. Have you heard of Knitted Knockers? They are a team of ladies up and down the country who knit/crochet boobies to size, it’s not a proper prosthetic but would be better than using 4 comfies. https://www.knittedknockersuk.com/ Have a look and get in touch. Huge hugs xx
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I think I remember that they can provide/sew in weights, I hope it proves an option at least or that others with similar experience can advise how they have overcome it xx
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