Both breasts removed at the same time?
Hi. I'm interested in hearing how many of you out there opted to have a double mastectomy and whether you got both breasts removed at the same time or whether they were each removed in separate operat...
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Hi @Ramesis
i initially had a lumpectomy in one breast. I was meant to have radiation after the lumpectomy but decided instead to have a bilateral mastectomy. i have dense breasts and have always had issues with mammograms, usually i had to have an ultrasound as well.
I had one drain removed at the hospital and the other one removed after about 11 days. I did need help with many tasks as both sides have stitches. I couldn’t lift my arms and had to depend on my husband for many everyday tasks. I had to have seroma drained a couple of times on both sides but other than that i did not have any other issues.
All the best with your treatment.
i initially had a lumpectomy in one breast. I was meant to have radiation after the lumpectomy but decided instead to have a bilateral mastectomy. i have dense breasts and have always had issues with mammograms, usually i had to have an ultrasound as well.
I had one drain removed at the hospital and the other one removed after about 11 days. I did need help with many tasks as both sides have stitches. I couldn’t lift my arms and had to depend on my husband for many everyday tasks. I had to have seroma drained a couple of times on both sides but other than that i did not have any other issues.
All the best with your treatment.