Hi I had bilateral skin sparing mastectomies with tissue expanders about 6 weeks ago and never had anything stronger than a panadol or panadeine, I have been back at work for a couple of weeks, i had full range of motion from day one, while you may not be able to lift your precious little boy for the first couple of weeks you will still be able to give him big cuddles and kisses, and I am sure it wont be long till you are able to give him a big swing, I think the chemo is a bigger hurdle than the surgery, but I didnt have to have it so will leave it to the other ladies to comment on that, all the best and will be thinking of you next wednesday
Cheers Narelle