This is NHS. I've been told there will probably be a six month waiting list, but there might be a cancellation.
I've already had about half of one breast removed, so know about loss of sensation, although it's gradually returning after two years.
I was originally told I would have to have a mastectomy, so wouldn't have had a nipple at all. Having one I can't feel very well is, to me, better than not having one at all.
The issue now is that my breasts are very different and I can't find a suitable prosthesis. I used to swim a lot, but that's out of the question now. The first time I went I fell out of my costume and I was mortified, so I never went back. The weight on one side is also causing back and shoulder ache.
Thanks for the tip about looking on the Breastcare Now forums.