What should I ask the breast surgeon?

Wow I hadn’t thought of asking half of those .  I would also ask about visiting and how soon can I drive again.   

Good questions but bear in mind that some questions and therefore responses depend on diagnosis (not sure if you've had this). Also the surgeon won't know some practicalities like no 10 and 16 as that's done by hospital admin. If you've had diagnosis you may also get more from breast care nurse. I found my surgeon only went through surgery and what was needed and left the rest of the details to nurse. Also the hospital had and probably still has extra measures in place for covid so some rules have changed. I wish I'd thought to ask some of these.  Good luck x

Great questions but you will find the breast care nurses will answer most of them although surgeon likes to explain the procedure and risks. Good luck 

One question I would ask, and did is "What happens if I have a problem whilst I'm at home, after the chosen surgery ?" Who do I contact ? Will you see me, or Clinic or what ? I say this because I did have problems and could not have gone to the Breast Clinic as so far away and felt very unwell - kept fainting. Panicking husband called Outpatients where I had surgery - they didn't want to know, told him to call 111, he couldn't get through. Later BCN told him he should have phoned 999. 

I’m also having surgery soon so this is really help, some great questions on your list I hadn’t thought of. I’m also planning to ask

1. What if you don’t get clear margins?
2. Will I see a physio after?
3. what kind of pain medications?
4. I have young children, when can I expect starting to be able to lift them?
5. how does everything work on the day? Will I be in a queue?
6. can cancer still come back even after mastectomy?
7. what if all lymph nodes are positive?
8. will I have drains?

that’s all I can think of for now but I’m sure there’s plenty more to ask, like others have said I’m sure the nurse will answer most of them rather than the surgeon. Do you have a pre op appointment booked? x

Many thanks for all the responses! I have updated my list based on the suggestions here, and it now feels a lot more complete.

Much appreciated!