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Recovery after Mastectomy how long?
I'm 12 days post op after mastectomy surgery. No radiation therapy required (very relieved!), MRI on the remaining breast in 4 weeks or so. My GP has completed my income protection forms recommending 6 weeks away from work.The past 12 days have been a continuation of the roller coaster. I was wondering what recovery looked like for others? I know there are so many variables and we all heal differently? Any feedback would be appreciated. Apologies if this duplicates another post. Thanks Terrie xx
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- Hey Terrie, Im happy to hear you are 12 days post Mastectomy, Im interested to hear also as my date is 27th Feb. Though Im having Diep Flap Recon all at once, so am wondering how much worse that is and recovery too. Hmmm xo
- Hi
I had a very quick recovery (apart from a rather persistent fluid problem), healed very quickly, no pain, went back to work after a week. Arm mobility was fine almost straight away. The fluid was a nuisance and while the conventional wisdom is that it's not related to lymphoedema, I am not really convinced. My lymphoedema was however primarily related to the loss of lymph nodes, so if you haven't had nodes involved, not much risk.
I chose not to have any reconstruction, so can't advise on that but many others I am sure will be happy to do so. Best wishes. - Hi Isaidso
For me the surgery healing was excellent .i went back to surgeon a couple of times for fluid build up. Each time underarm relief was immediate.
Driving at about 4 weeks .
Had an under arm pillow a smaller version of a flight neck rest given by a local zonta group.
slight lymphodema 3 months later saw a physio for some arm massage skills still do these mainly in winter 5 years later.
Also gentle body masage rebate on health fund
Personally found it difficult to sleep with a restrictive top
Good luck with healing
