double mastectomy

I had bilateral mastectomies in April.  Recovery was much faster than I thought it would be, and I was home again after 4 days, returning to get the last drain out on Day 7.  Panadol was enough pain relief - there was no real pain.  The physiotherapist had visited in hospital and given me some anti-lymphodoema/stretching exercises, so movement was quickly restored, and my scar was taped lightly for about 3 weeks, by which time I felt normal again with a full range of movement.

I healed really well, and doing the exercises every day gave me good mobility.  Pure vitamin E cream has faded the scar, which is now just a line across the chest.  (Have finished 3 months chemo, halfway through rads. Further surgery has to wait, but skin in very good shape.)  Hope this helps, Michelle x