Both breasts removed at the same time?

Hi. I'm interested in hearing how many of you out there opted to have a double mastectomy and whether you got both breasts removed at the same time or whether they were each removed in separate operations? Did you have any problems doing it this way?
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i initially had a lumpectomy in one breast. I was meant to have radiation after the lumpectomy but decided instead to have a bilateral mastectomy. i have dense breasts and have always had issues with mammograms, usually i had to have an ultrasound as well.
I had one drain removed at the hospital and the other one removed after about 11 days. I did need help with many tasks as both sides have stitches. I couldn’t lift my arms and had to depend on my husband for many everyday tasks. I had to have seroma drained a couple of times on both sides but other than that i did not have any other issues.
All the best with your treatment.
You will have restricted movement and doing the exercises that are prescribed is really important.
It is a very individual decision and one that needs a lot of thought. All the best with your decision. Take care.