anyone had their ba cancelled because of depression…?

hi i am terrified my surgery will be cancelled as i have suffered from mild depression in the past…. has it happened to anyone? or any of u had surgery despite suffering from depression? please help….xxx

Hey chick,

Im in the same boat as you, have you spoken to anyone on here who has been in the same situation? xx

hi chick,

im in the same boat as you, have you spoken to anyone on here in the same situation? x

I worried about this too. Ive mentioned this to my PC who has resent a letter to my GP because they havent heard anything. I still have 13 weeks to go and I know thats plenty of time but…..you know what its like x

I’m worried about similar issue.. I got referred to a therapist for ‘body issues’ a few months ago, and i’m worried that they won’t think i’m in the right mental state for the op… however I got referred to the therapist cos I was feeling so down about my boobs and my GP knew i’d have no chance on the NHS!

hi girls just to let u know im 8 days post op now,no problems at all my gp didnt even bother to get back…apparently its very uncommon,i was worried as there was a story here about a girl who had her ba cancelled the night before bcos of depression so i panicked…but ive spoken to my pc about that case and she said it was a one-off,she had never heard about anything like that before so i think you’ll be fine…xx

kat182xx why have u got no chance for ba on nhs? i thought being depressed about it is the reason why they do it on nhs…..xx

Thanks Molly87 x

Molly87, I’ve been going to the GP regarding my boobs for years now, and most of the time i’ve been dismissed or have been told that I ‘might grow’. But considering I started developing very early (aged , I knew that realistically that wasn’t going to happen.

I remember being in the GP surgery and crying my eyes out because I felt so self conscious and miserable, and eventhough I had a lovely boyfriend, I refused to let him see my boobs cos I was so embarrassed.

In the end, I got a new GP, but all she said was that I wouldn’t qualify for a BA on the NHS as I do not have any disfigurement and that the PCT are now very strict about who they class as being psycologically suitable for the procedure on the NHS.

She told me that I needed to ‘learn to accept my body’ and referred me to a therapist… who just sat there whilst I was explaining and crying and said ‘I don’t understand what you think is wrong with your body, you look fine’

So now i’m almost 23 and am fed up with not having any confidence, dreading warm weather cos of having to wear less clothes, getting bitchy, jealous and making out of character remarks to my friends who have boobs etc.. that i’ve had to take out a loan to get a BA

Sorry for the essay!

I had the same worry and made an appointment to see my GP and discussed with her that I was having a BA and would she hve any reason to advise them not to do it we discussed reasons why I had been low on the past and I explained my reasons for having it done the research I had done into it and she said I’m happy for you to have it done. And even said if I need any advice afterwards to go and see her. I think be honest and upfront with your gp it’s always a good thing to have them on your side. Surgery is only refused if mya think you aren’t suitable mentally or physically for the procedure or your gp thinks you aren’t. Seeing my gp really put me at ease about that side of things. Hope this helps as I know I worried for nights after reading on here that someone had been refused because of depression. Good luck ladies I’m sure you’ll be fine and have nothing to worry about! My countdown is over in less than 48 hours now! So excited! Xx

hey – do MYA get a copy of your medical records? I’ve been to the docs recently feeling ‘down’ about something unrelated to body image or anything like that and she has prescribed me medication for depression!! I’m really not depressed at all. I was just having a bad day and everything got on top of me… so will this one GP appointment affect my chances of having my BA now, since it’s on my record? xxx

The gp just signs a form that mya send them and it asks on there if there’s any past or recent issues which they think make you unsuitable for surgery, unless your suicidal or psychotic I can’t imagine the gp would say your unsuitable. If your worried go and see your gp the nurse sends out the form after your pre op. no medical records are passed on its literally one bit of paper try not to worry too much about it. Best thing I did was see me doctor xx

I was off sick at work for depression 2 week before my b a and I was fine xxxx

like xkarliej, I was off work for Work related stress for 2 weeks and my PC hasnt seen it as an issue.

I wouldn’t worry i have got bipolar and have done since i was very young and i had my op nearly 4 weeks ago now, as long as you are not unstable i dont see why they would cancel it. I was panicking because with bipolar you have have impulsive moment and do things that are not always in your best interest and i was worried they wouldn’t let me know ahead with it but they were fine dont worry you will be fine xxx

I Was On Anti-Depressant Tablets For Two Years After Losing My son.. My BA Is in 18Days & They Haven’t even Mentioned It so think Everything Is Going Ahead. Well Hope so Would B gutted If they Cancelled me couple Days Before.. I think They would only cancel If ur Gp tells Them You Were Suicidal.. x

Thanks ladies. I’m panicking because it was really recent and she had prescribed me this medication so she must think things are really bad and thus, itll be on my record won’t it?? Surely if I just say that it isn’t as it seems, that I’m not taking the medication and I’m absolutely fine then they will go ahead? Panic!! xxxxx

I am on meds now and as long as you tell them about them then is should be fine, if your worried talk tot your PC but i didn’t have any problem with being on meds

meds for depression? I’m not gonna take them. I really don’t need them… I didn’t want medication. I’m thinking… It was only one appointment and so it doesn’t really show that it’s an ongoing thing? I’ll just explain that! Can u tell I’m panicking? Haha xxxxx

Dont panic, i have got bipolar so i have to take my meds but if you dont think you need them just go and see your doctor get them to make a note that you dont need them and then when the hospital pulls your medical history it will be on there, i dont think it will be a problem but just for your own peace of mind xx

thnx so much charley, I’ll do that :)xxxxx

No problem xxxx

It wud b down to ur surgeon they will all b different done just may want clarification from ur go that ur ok to go ahead with surgery.. But ur best to chat to ur surgeon about it at ur consultation good luck ladies I’m sure u will all b fine xx

why are doctors surgeries so irritating? I called up and the lady said that because it isn’t actually a medical issue I shouldn’t make an appointment to have them put on my records that I’m not taking the medication…nor am I depressed! and that whenever I’m next in with a medical reason they can add it on! Not ideal. Not too sure what I should do… make an appointment or go wait til I see my PC and Surgeon and tell them about the situ so that they’re aware of it and don’t cancel my BA when they discover it!! aaaaah xxxx

I would call your PC hun, tell them what’s going on and that your worried then they will tell you if you need to discuss this with your surgeon or not i think that is prob the best bet or wait a day and book and appointment with the doctor for a “medical reson” lol xxx

lol! I think I am going to wait until I’m at the MYA clinic and just tell them there and if they are happy to let me make an appointment based on what I tell them then they can’t cancel it for the same reason later…I hope :p xxx

that sounds like a good plan hun xxx

Hi ladies. So just an update on things.. I called my pc and told her about all of this and she said that I’ve not to worry at all and that so many people are on anti-depressants nowadays and stuff and that everything will be fine So I’m pretty chuffed about it, it’s put my mind at ease!! xxxx

I am so happy for you, glad you got it sorted and now you can get excited about your op xxx

I know Charlie! it was so worth just asking her to put my mind at ease! thanks for all ur help on here xxx

Thats not a problem any-time sweet xxx

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