bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction - after op pain

LauraB1988

• I had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction (implants) done at the same time last July. I have some feeling in my chest but not everywhere but I am still in a lorn of pain and was wondering if this was normal? As i don't have all my sensation back I can't tell what the pain is (if that even makes any sense) sometimes it feels like heavy pressure, other times it's a sharpe pain and then sometimes I knock my chest and it hurts. Just wanting to see if this is normal and should be happening nearly a year after. Any advice please?

Moderators

Hi LauraB and welcome to Breastcancer.org,

We're sorry you find yourself dealing with this, but we're really glad you found us! You're sure to find our Community a welcoming and informative space. Others will likely be by shortly to weigh in, but in the meantime, you may be interested in this thread: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS).

We hope this helps and we look forward to hearing more from you soon!

--The Mods

blondie45

This is happening to me and I am 9 years out from 1st mastectomy, 7 years out from other side along with DIEP. I have tightness now that is in chest and abdomen and both wrap around to the back now. I am miserable and wish I could find some help for this.