Post mastectomy pain

Thanks Tonya for your response.

Strapped with duct tape is a really good description of how my chest feels sometimes - in addition to the deeper pain I get and the surface soreness.  The tightness feels like everything has shrunk as its healed, so its hard to stretch my shoulders back fully.  I thought it was the scar healing and shrinking, but maybe I have adhesions too - worth asking my surgeon.  I am also surprised at how much tissue is left on my chest - a bit like a very small lumpy boob, and there is a bit of puckering along the scar line.  The breast care nurse said this is all quite normal when I saw her post op, but I am surprised at how it all looks after all the swelling has gone. I am a size 16DD cup, so when I can't wear the prosthesis I feel quite self concious.  At home I'm fine, but going out, I have one patterned oversized shirt that looks ok, otherwise its scarf and baggy cardigan.

Does anyone else not wear a prosthesis after their mastectomy?  How do you feel about going out - do you camouflage or wear your pre-op clothes? 

Thanks,

Anne