Forthcoming mastectomy

I am also 52, and  recovering from a double mastecomy a couple of weeks ago.  My chest isn't very pretty right now, but I think it will improve, once the swelling goes down and the scars setttle. I have opted not to have reconstruction, I am looking forward to being a better runner and football player without my "encumberances". Also, my tee shirts all look very baggy, and I have a good excuse for a new wardrobe ...

I am out and about, and well on the way to recovery, please feel free to ask me anything. No, its not what we would have chosen, is it. But its not too bad either. Main thing, I intend to be around for my family for many decades to come xxx

I had a single mastectomy on 2nd November 2022.  My first surgery was early august for therapeutic mammoplasty, then I had to have a re-excision in September.  Results revealed I needed a mastectomy. I have to say that compared to the first two ops, the mastectomy was a breeze.   I healed very quickly and I’m now 3 sessions away from the end of my radiotherapy.  My advice is to do exactly as they advise you and rest after as much as possible for the first two weeks at least.  Remember to do your arm and shoulder exercises when they advise you to start as it is so important for your radiotherapy. You will be given a softie (a temporary prosthesis) before you leave hospital and I wore mine tucked inside the surgery bra provided  ((similar to sports bra).  You may need to pin the softie top and bottom as it tends to ride up.  Having said that, once dressed no one would know and it did make me feel whole again.  I wish you good luck with your op and recovery. X

Many thanks for your reply, much appreciated, hoping I can be as accepting as you have been. Best wishes 

Many thanks for your reply and advice much appreciated