I had a bilateral mastectomy in 2016 with tissue expander and matrix sling and then changeover in 2017. My expander were almost fully expanded at time of surgery. My full picture story is in the reconstruction group.
The 1st week was hard particularly as I hurt my back in hospital and was quite sick from anaesthetic. So a lot of my memory is about my back. The drains made it difficult to sleep so a recliner was helpful. Mine were removed in 7 days.
Sleeping on my back was the hardest. I found having a pillow under one side to tilt me helped and hugging a pillow.
I eventually was able to sleep on my side using the horseshoe mini pillow propped around the new boobs which elevated me off the boob and still a pillow behind my back.
I needed regular pain relief right up to about 5.5 weeks when suddenly I had no more pain.
I wasn't allowed to drive to 3 weeks.
You are restricted with pushing pulling and lifting for at least 3 weeks. So move things to lower areas.
Someone to do cleaning is a good idea if living alone.
Washing in tumble drier can get you through.
Maybe advanced meal prep. I used to get my roast ready but needed someone to lift in and out the oven.
