Freaking out about Mastectomy

Hey Vallerina, just wanted to say sorry that you have joined us and am sending you a big cyber hug!! I had a single mastectomy (left) with immediate reconstruction using an implant. Also had sentinel node biopsy with 4 nodes removed. I like to think if myself as being fairly active and I don't shy away from anything. I was worried about how physical I could get after surgery and am nine months post and can now do push ups and will soon be going back to krav maga (mixed martial arts classes). I carry the same weight loads that I did pre mastectomy and don't hold back on anything I want to try doing. You do get a bit nervous about trying things but it's like my muscles are forming new muscle memory and might hurt a little bit the first time I do something and then when I return to it the muscles say"OH that's right, we do it that way" and don't hurt anymore. All good!!! I reckon try and get to the blues festival because listening to some good blues is a total feel good  experience in itself. Just start off being a bit gentle with yourself. Xx Cath