What can I expect after a mastectomy for breast cancer?

Hi Mary! It’s great to hear that your surgery went well! Being nervous for any surgery is a natural thing, especially for the extent of what you were facing! Stay strong,Stay positive, keep fighting!💪

Day four of recovery. I have to take a shower today. I am a little anxious about seeing the site but it’s all part of the healing I guess. Not much actual pain but mostly soreness and discomfort. All in all healing has been pretty good.

Doing really good I was able to see my scar today when I took my shower and it’s really not that bad I have minimal pain minor discomfort and I think the worst thing is having to wear this binder because it keeps writing up because it’s not big enough for me All in all I’m healing I’m in a great mood I’m glad to be cancer free and I’m glad this is over with I wish everyone else on here good luck and good healing!

Great to hear Mary! Keep up the fight!

Thank you for sharing and I am so glad to hear that you are doing well. Yes, the anticipation of this journey including surgery is challenging

Hello Mary: How was your two week follow-up? I’m due for my ten day bilateral follow up tomorrow. Can you share with me what I should expect?

My prayers are with you

Ruth. Saw my doctor on Friday and had my staples pulled and the drain removed I’m glad to have that drain out because it was starting to tug on my skin and it was very annoying There was a minor discomfort when the staples came out but not anything super bad She put light dressings on the area and told me I was cancer free now and how to take care of the area in the coming days which was to basically just let it air out and heal ! I’m glad to be done with this part of my journey and I’m just waiting to see my oncologist on 4 September All in all my experience has been good if one can say that about getting a mastectomy and having a breast tumor I’m lucky in that all margins were clear at the two itself was very small. Take care and I hope you have a successful healing !

The drain was the absolute worst part of my lumpectomy.

Has anyone gotten a reconstruction back to back right after a double mastectomy?

I had reconstruction at the same time as my double mastectomy.

Get well soon I had my surgery on August 29

I have implants they are doing implant replacement, and reconstruction the same time they do my lumpectomy.

Thank you for sharing this update and for taking the time to help others by describing your experience. Recovery typically involves managing drainage and discomfort for the first few weeks, with gradual healing as the incision site recovers and any drains are removed at follow-up appointments. Your positive mindset and the supportive medical team will be valuable assets as you move through the next phase of your treatment plan.