Affects after mastectomy. What's normal?

hi there @Keba..........

I had a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction (implants) 13 days ago.  Stiff still and sore as to be expected but the medical team all drilled the message into me prior to going home about the importance of physio exercises, stretching and gentle movement.

You are doing amazingly well to be back at work!!  well done to you!! what do you do for work??

My cancer was in my left breast - no lymph node activity (sentinel node biopsy done too).  My surgeon gave me great information about my options, as the only option was left breast mastectomy. She recommended considering a double mastectomy based on my risk factors for developing cancer in the right breast, my age (40) and how cope emotionally with no breasts. I followed  her advice I met with a reconstructive surgeon about what immediate reconstruction after double mastectomy would be like.  For me it was definitely the right decision to have it all done at once...one lot of surgery, one lot of time of work for recovery, one step closer to the nightmare being over, and to be honest I do like having  boobs.......

I am lucky that I don't need chemo and radiation is also unlikely at this time so I feel like I can now focus fully on recovery and moving forward. 

Every person's journey is individual, but I hope hearing of similar stories is a help and support for you at this time.

Best of luck xx

Sally