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primek
8 years agoMember
I had bilateral mastectomy and tissue expanders almost fully inflated with a matrix sling. Recovery was about 6 weeks...felt really uncomfortable intially like a bra sewn inside but suddenly it was just okay. That saw me through chemo. One expansion then changeover which was simple. I believe straight to implant would be similar. Tight. Most of my issues was related to node removal. I think compared to a hip replacement it would be a doddle. Best if luck. If you join the breast reconstruction group there are many photo stories and mine is in there. Kath x.