My name is Melinda. I am 60 years old. I was diagnosed with HOCM in 2004. Medication is no longer able to control the issues. I have Septal Myectomy date November 20th 2017. I had to put off my surgery because two years ago getting ready for heart surgery, breast cancer was discovered. After surgery and treatment for this, It was obvious way to much time had passed and now in the middle of cancer treatment, I have no choice left but surgery. I will survive the Cancer and I am hopeful with the heart surgery. So many issues are involved at one time has me concerned. The doctors are confident. They say this will improve my health so much that I will be shocked at how well I feel. That is encouraging to hear. Has anyone else gone through this surgery with a Mastectomy on the right side and how much did that impact the recovery as it appears from post here that upper body strength is great diminished from the heart surgery? I have almost 80% use on mastectomy side, limited range, but I still plow through daily house chores. I would rather deal with reality than be surprised and find out the recovery and pain issues are not what I expected. I need to plan for in home help I think? Thanks Melinda