Case of the sads before mastectomy

So glad I joined the network. Originally thought it wouldn’t be for me but realised I needed a group who would know what I was going through. So anyone out there had a mastectomy with implant reconstruction at the same time? What were your experiences? Does it feel really alien? Painful? Appreciate any advice. No lymph node removal so hopefully that will mean quicker movement in my arm. Thank you for welcoming me to the group ❤️