Good morning Colleen - Thank you! I am recovering very well from my bi lateral mastectomy 2 weeks ago. The dreaded drains were removed in just 6 days; pain is easily managed with tylenol and I am able to dress myself with only occasional help. I want women to know that the procedure is not always a horrible experience! And I am fortunate enough to have been eligible for a goldilocks reconstruction technique which retains and reshapes healthy tissues in the chest area into small breast like mounds rather than leaving the patient with a completely flat or concave chest. I am now awaiting results of the Onco test in order to eliminate the need for radiation or chemo. This is the only downside in my status...the pathology report from surgery showed some properties that increase my risk of return. I hope you are well and will have a very blessed day.