preventative double mastectomy

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.

Hi Kate -sorry you didn’t get a reply to your post - I hope your recovery is going well .If you want advice post op - you are more likely to get a response in the going through treatment ( surgery ) section .Best wishes .Jill x