Hi all,
I am having a double mastectomy tomorrow, preventative with expander bag being put in and I was wondering if I could have some advice?
I’ve read a lot of things on the internet about different people’s recovery, and I’m starting to panic a bit because I have come across horror stories about how some women can’t move for up to 9 week, very limited movement in the arms and neck etc and the expander bag constantly feeling painful and uncomfortable.
Has anyone here had a reconstruction with expander bag, and what did you experience?
Also, when were you able to drive/wash hair/ lift etc.
I appreciate that everyone is different. I am in my mid 30’s and fit and healthy, so I’m hoping I will recover quickly…or and I being ambitious?
Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.