This is me

Hi there 

Sorry to hear your diagnosis. I am 37 years old had mastectomy last month. I opted for bilateral even though I had breast cancer in left side only. The main reason was to save lymph nodes in my right arm. Left side cancer took lymph nodes from my left arm and if cancer comes back in my right side both my arms would be weak. Atleast at this stage i think this decision is good...future i dont know. Recovery from the actual surgery is pretty quick. I have to warn you about the drains that can come home with you. The drain incisions are more painful than the actual scars :( but i was fully mobile in 2 weeks. My surgeon  and oncologist both said to me that at my age this is more of a mental game than a physical one. So physically we will be up pretty easily. But depending on how your mindset is it can take you to places you have never been. The most important suggestion i will give you is keep your surrounded by positive people. Coz everyday will be different and to be surrounded by lots of positive people who can save you from sinking too deep will make the whole journey easier. I am on my second round of chemo and i am managing well physically. I completely agree with what my doctors said and i think it will apply to you too. Also if you need do not hesitate to get an appointment with psychologist too. I havr kept that option open though i haven't needed it yet.

Hope you get a positive note from here. Good luck with your journey ahead.

Take care

P