Masectomy
So I am terrified, I have been booked in for a total masectomy and total axillary disection, so all lymph nodes removed under armpit. I have been told that I cant have reconstruction as I need to fin...
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Hi there
I had a mastectomy and axillary clearance but no radiation and I chose not to have reconstruction. The surgery and recovery was really straightforward, practically no pain and mobility in my arm was good within a day or so. Be prepared that you will lose a lot of feeling in your armpit but this will gradually return over time. I had a bit of a problem with fluid (the body produces fluid to assist healing but sometimes gets a bit over excited) but usually this dissipates. Massage may help. Best wishes.
I had a mastectomy and axillary clearance but no radiation and I chose not to have reconstruction. The surgery and recovery was really straightforward, practically no pain and mobility in my arm was good within a day or so. Be prepared that you will lose a lot of feeling in your armpit but this will gradually return over time. I had a bit of a problem with fluid (the body produces fluid to assist healing but sometimes gets a bit over excited) but usually this dissipates. Massage may help. Best wishes.