Hi, a similar experience here. Reconstruction wasn't an option due to the virus but for me the priority was the tumours being removed. On Wed I had a mastectomy on one side and lumpectomy on the other. Back in 2 weeks time for results of node biopsies. Nobody was allowed in the hospital with me and the theatre staff were all in protection gear which was a bit scary, but they had warned me. Myself and the other 5 ladies having surgery that day had all been called in 2 days before for covid test including a lung xray, so we had met before the day of the op which helped on the day, familiar faces in the same situation. I haven't got a drain so sound like I am carrying a hot water bottle about with all the swishing. There is no physio available but they have given me exercises that my friend says you start doing a week after surgery, will check this is correct. I may have reconstruction at some point down the line but the soft fake boob the hospital gave me is ok for the time being and I will look into a prosthetic in due course. Good luck to all in these strange and scary times. Xxx
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