I had a left mastectomy three and a half months ago. Great job, but it does not yet feel normal, small aches and pains as the nerves are healing, etc. In just over a week I am having the other side done, this time not to treat any existing cancer but as a necessary preventative measure. The surgeon is also going to deal with a small issue on the left, which would require lengthening the original incision.
Last time I managed ok while my left side was out of action as I am right-handed. This time it is mostly my dominant side but there will be a some limitation due to the other side involvement. It's a question of practicalities – getting in and out of bed, in and out of the bath, etc. I have good motor skills in my left hand so can easily do certain things with that hand, the concern at the moment is about the immediate period, when both sides may not be so great. I could always call the fire brigade to get me out of the bath 
but I thought I'd ask here first. 
