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What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?
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Hello @slim51 , welcome to connect, I am assuming you are preparing for surgery. I had a few breast cancer surgeries, although never a mastectomy.
I know you have to be going through a lot right now. I found an old comment from @colleenyoung that had links to a couple of discussions that I think might be helpful.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-long-did-you-have-your-drains-in-after-mastectomy/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exercise-and-physical-activity-after-breast-cancer-surgery/
I hope that this can start a discussion to help you get even more conversation with other members who did have a mastectomy. Are you scheduled to have surgery? Is this for breast cancer or is it preventative?
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Hello, yes I will be having surgery next month. I was diagnosed 3 days before my 51 st birthday. I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 Breast Cancer. I decided to have a Bilateral Mastectomy. It’s scary but reading some of the comments from other women helps ease my mind about things. I’ve done a little research in my own. I went through 4 rounds of Chemo. The Chemo did its job so I’m preparing for surgery after the first of the year. What a way to bring in the New Year. I’m grateful though. God is good. It helps to hear from others who’ve been through what I’m about to go through. It helps a lot.