Recovery time after single mastectomy

I had mine Tuesday my plan is very similar to yours, but have to be honest I’m not sure I’m ready to do any work yet , but I’m still in hospital at the moment,today I am more like me  good luck on the 27th x 

I had a single mastectomy but also a diep flap reconstruction at the same time and it has taken me 6 weeks to start to feel almost normal. Saying that, the biggest issue for me is the abdominal wound so if you're having just a mastectomy it will definitely be easier than what I had. One area of my mastectomy still has not healed completely and this is the first week I have not had a hospital appointment to attend for dressings checks. I would not plan to do anything for at least 2 weeks so you have time to physically and emotionally come to terms with the operation. You won't know how your body is reacting until it happens. I had a drain in my breast for 2 days post op and then had it removed but I know others who have had multiple drains that they had to go home with and look after for more than a week. 

Whatever you choose do not push yourself too hard, it slows your recovery down. 

Please reach out and accept help if you need it. 

Good luck on the 27th. 

x

Hi  I had a single mastectomy on 13th Dec and was told 6:8 weeks off work first 2/3 weeks were hard did not feel like doing much , hopefully you’ll be ok as working from home. My journey is now a bit different and I’ve to have chemo so work will be out of question for a while longer as I work with the public I’ve been told I Won’t get back in case of infection  hope all goes well with you I did get all the info I needed when I met with my surgeon a few weeks before my op . Take Care x

Thank You. I also work with public, but work have kindly said they will find me some work I can do from home. I have decided to give myself a month to recover from surgery and hope my consultant will agree to give me a 'adapted fit note', so work will allow me to do some work and get some money in. I will also need chemo, which is more of the unknown. Your reply has been very useful, Thank you.

Good luck on your journey x