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 had both removed at the same time. Both my surgeon and plastic surgeon said the drains would be coming out after 7 days max. I had them out on the 7th day and came home. Thankfully I had no issues and everything went smoothly. I had expanders put in at the time of the BMX and have since got them replaced with implants. I had tricky mammograms and ultrasounds as I had dense breasts. I knew that after years of anxiety every time I had a mammogram, the BMX was the right choice for me. I also had large breasts, so symmetry and comfort were also an important consideration for me.
You will have restricted movement and doing the exercises that are prescribed is really important.
It is a very individual decision and one that needs a lot of thought. All the best with your decision. Take care.
You will have restricted movement and doing the exercises that are prescribed is really important.
It is a very individual decision and one that needs a lot of thought. All the best with your decision. Take care.