Upcoming elective double mastectomy
Hi there,
I have a horrible family history of breast cancer so I have taken the brave step and have decided to have an elective double mastecomy. This is happening next week. If anyone has any tips...
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Welcome to the group.
My mastectomy was a single skin saving one with immediate reconstruction with expander for later implant. What the girls have said is spot on. It takes time to recover from the anaesthetic and surgery so be kind to yourself and do nothing except laze around nd take gentle walks when you are up to it. Pandol didn't cut the pain for me so I used Tramadol for the first 6 days. I can't take codeine, endone etc. it is important to keep the pain relief up and you may find it all makes you constipated. Coloxyl or similar last thing at night will be your friend also!
Let's know how you go. You have plenty of support on this ride.
Julie