ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Elle is waiting for a date for her risk-reducing mastectomy and PAP flap reconstruction through the public health system.
Without knowing when surgery will happen, preparing means keeping work, family support, her home and recovery plans on standby.
In Part 2 of her story, Elle shares the practical and emotional realities of getting ready for major breast reconstruction while the timing remains uncertain.
We talk about;
- waiting for a surgery date in the public system
- the hidden costs of waiting on standby
- preparing work, home and family support
- PAP flap recovery restrictions
- food, clothing, drains and the hospital bag
- lymphoedema management around surgery
- the practical questions people may not think to ask
- movement, scarring and returning to the activities she loves
- feeling confident in a decision while still fearing what could go wrong
Listen to Part 1 first to hear why Elle chose a risk-reducing mastectomy and PAP flap reconstruction.
Care note: This episode includes discussion of mastectomy and major surgery. And a few swear words, so you may want to listen with headphones if little ears are nearby.
Read more about this episode, meet the guest and find the resources mentioned on the dedicated Rewritten Me podcast blog page.
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