Reconstruction

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 5:37 pm

My mum had breast Cancer 20 years ago. She had a lumpectomy twice so vitually a masectomy. There is a lot of scarring and she is very aware of them. I believe it has a detrimental affect on her self esteem.

Since I have had mine done she has admitted how hers affect her and would love to have hers done too.

She is in her 60s and has no money. Has anyone heard of any charities that can help or going the NHS route? I want to get as much information as possible before speaking to her about it so I don't get her hopes up.

Thanks in advance.

Shorty.

by ruby roo 13th May 2011, 5:45 pm

hey hunny, Thats a tricky one, i do believe a trip to her local gp and explain to him might help, but i do no that they have really clamped down on plastic surgery throught the nhs, its alot harder now than it ever used to be. but it is worth i try and you never no she may get some sort of help. i dont no about charitys try googling it or something. sending her the best of lluck hunny xx

by alfie 13th May 2011, 5:51 pm

I agree with Ruby hun, the GP is definitely worth a try. Hopefully someone else will come along with some advice. Lots of luck hun. xx

by **COOKIE** 13th May 2011, 6:15 pm

Oh sweetheart, I had a lumpectomy too years ago, I didn't approach my GP for revision and looking back, I should have really and I absolutely understand where your mum is coming from, so send her a hug from me Reconstruction 571992

Like Ruby explained, it's getting harder for people to have this surgery through the NHS now, in saying that though, if your mum is considered an exceptional case, who knows, they may just fund the op for her, it's worth a try without getting her hopes up I think.

If that fails, then is finances are tight, it may be worth her approaching the bank for a possible loan if she thinks she can afford it, I know she's 60, but with her having such insecurities after going through that, she might well find the op to be life changing, so if there's a way for her to have the surgery, she should definately go for it - I wish her lots of luck lovely. xx

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 6:19 pm

Thanks all, I am thinking that if she can't get help elsewhere to try to raise the money myself. I am going to do more research. Thanks for the PMs from people too xxx

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 7:51 pm

OH I can't believe that this kind of surgery is so hard to get on the NHS, it's disgusting as there are so many bloody benefit cheats out there screwing money out of the tax payers and your poor mum would REALLY benefit from surgery that's not REALLY going to break the bank of England.

I really do hope she gets some help and that she has a good GP to fight her corner.

I really do wish her all the very best and if I win the lottery I'll be in touch hun xxx

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 7:55 pm

Ah thanks Yetti,

I gave my mum a call and without me mentioning it she talked about it herself. She has a friend also going through cancer and her friend advised her to go to her GP as well. You can have reconstruction at any age. It is looking positive right now and my mum has some hope. Thanks for all your kind words and my mum is very grateful too as I told her what you all said xxx

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 7:58 pm

I just hope she gets some help. I must be a fool to have thought that woman in your mums situation would automatically get help from the NHS. I'm so sure if mans willy fell of or was difformed it would be sorted immediately. After all you couldn't possibly expect a man to be difformed! Sorry rant over and all the very best to your Mum xxx

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 7:59 pm

Haha Yetti, it is so true. My mum had shockingly bad aftercare when she had Cancer. I am hoping they have improved a lot from 20 years ago.

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 8:00 pm

Can someone tell me how to spell difformed? It don't look right and I keep using it!!! I'm looking a little special needs as I keep getting it wrong!!!

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 8:01 pm

deformed

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 8:02 pm

We all have special needs sweets. What is normal anyway ;)

by Julie123 13th May 2011, 8:02 pm

I think from what one or two people have told me, breast reconstruction after cancer is normally available on the nhs. Implants aren't normally available unless there is a medical condition to warrant them.

Get your mum to see her gp. I have a few clients who have had this done after cancer.
Please send your mum my best wishes and I hope she can be helped on the nhs.

Yetti,
I totally agree with you..................why should benefit cheats be given free funding when people that do deserve this money spent on them get brushed under the carpet. Makes me really angry.

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 8:09 pm

Thanks Julie123 What my mum said today was "she just wants to look normal" This is really helpful to know.

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 8:11 pm

Thanks for the spell check hun :-)

Yes I'm feeling very Grrrrrr about this. Keep us updated Shorty I'll be very interested to know the outcome of this.

ps when I'm prime minister I'll change the law!!! xxxx

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 8:11 pm

Oh bless her heart Shorty.

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 8:32 pm

I should get her on here. She is also short, probably where I got it from. I will keep you updated.

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 8:38 pm

I'm 5ft 1...are you shorter than me.

Yes get Mum on here!!! We'll look after her! group hug

by kezza85 13th May 2011, 9:02 pm

It would be an absolute disgrace if your mum cant get it on the NHS !! They are tightening up on it yes but they are still handing out gastric bands and gastric by passes willy nilly, I have had 3 people close to me the last few months tell me there doctors have OFFERED them these, It makes me angry as they have no medical condition what so ever they are just fat and lazy and do nothing about it (they dont even work ffs ) GRRRRRRR makes me mad !! Sorry x x x x x I really hope your mum gets sorted after all she truely deserves it I have everything crossed for her x x x x x x

by Shorty 13th May 2011, 9:07 pm

Thanks Kezza85 xx

Yes Yetti I am shorter than you, but only by centimeters. I am almost 5" 1

by yettiricey 13th May 2011, 9:15 pm

Oh bless our little hearts group hug

by jen86 14th May 2011, 8:10 am

mmmh, have you thought about giving her a facebook page and call it something like.. help my mum get her boobs back!! or somthing qwirky??!! people could go on and donate to you, maybe onto your paypal account to keep it safe...not sure how it all works, but ive heard of things like this working! maybe hav a look on support sites for peopl who have been through what you mum has and see what advice they can give you!
my motto, where theres a will theres a way!! If the NHS say no, raising the funds online is becoming so common, im sure she,ll get what she deserves soon! :)

by yettiricey 14th May 2011, 8:26 am

Good idea paperknicks :-)

Yeah do a sponser sky dive or something whoop whoopp I'll sponser ya xxxxx

by Shorty 14th May 2011, 8:31 am

I am not sure I could jump out of a plane. I would do the marathon or something similar although I am not very fit at the moment and have never done it before so it would be a challenge.. Any requests would be listened too. Perhaps I could do tasks for people they don't want to do themselves and get people to donate. Hopefully the GP will say yes. I am up for it if needs be though. It would make my mum so happy.

by yettiricey 14th May 2011, 8:40 am

yeah and what a lovely thing for you to do for her xxxx

I told my bf about your Mum's situation and he too can't believe she might not get the funding!!! xxx

Keep us updated and send Mum a big BB hug xxxx

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