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after surgery
Hi I am having both breasts removed shortly and starting to get uptight. What i want to know is how much movement people have after surgery - what clothes are best to wear? sounds funny i am asking bu...
Hi @Cath1,
I’ve recently had my second mastectomy (prophylactic) My first mastectomy was in 2010 as it was a cancer recurrence . This happened despite a lumpectomy,full node and radiation in 2003! Anyway,I’m as flat as a tack now and getting used to it. My surgeon told me to go easy until my drain came out(1week post op). I recovered really well and by about week 4,I had full arm movements. The first surgery in 2003 took a lot longer to recover due to the full aux node removal- it’s a cruel cut.I would take button up pjs and small soft moon cushions to hospital.I wore a loose button up shirt,trackie pants and slip on shoes home.It’s hard to bend over and tie laces.At this stage I’m wearing $12 Best n Less bras with soft cups which I’ve filled with abit of stuffing.It feels comfortable and I like abit of contour- not used to flat yet. Best wishes with your surgery and ask questions here anytime.Big hug xx
I’ve recently had my second mastectomy (prophylactic) My first mastectomy was in 2010 as it was a cancer recurrence . This happened despite a lumpectomy,full node and radiation in 2003! Anyway,I’m as flat as a tack now and getting used to it. My surgeon told me to go easy until my drain came out(1week post op). I recovered really well and by about week 4,I had full arm movements. The first surgery in 2003 took a lot longer to recover due to the full aux node removal- it’s a cruel cut.I would take button up pjs and small soft moon cushions to hospital.I wore a loose button up shirt,trackie pants and slip on shoes home.It’s hard to bend over and tie laces.At this stage I’m wearing $12 Best n Less bras with soft cups which I’ve filled with abit of stuffing.It feels comfortable and I like abit of contour- not used to flat yet. Best wishes with your surgery and ask questions here anytime.Big hug xx