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NaomiV
10 years agoMember
Unilateral vs. Bilateral - what did you do?
Hi lovely ladies!
So the short version of my story, I've had a lumpectomy and axillary clearance a few weeks ago, unfortunately the margins weren't clear and am now off for a mastectomy before I st...
MightyOak
10 years agoMember
Hi Claire, I feel great. Managing really well with no pain. I'm on slow release Targin and panadol. From what I understand most mastectomies don't cause significant discomfort. I was back from surgery at 8pm Friday and having a shower Saturday morning. As you are having a recon I think that will be more likely to cause some pain. Are you having immediate reconstruction or delayed? Compared to other surgeries I've had this has been a positive experience and I'm also able to do physio exercises with no problems.
Mighty Oak