I had a nipple sparing mastectomy on my right breast with expander last week, feel pretty good, expander is uncomfortable, still on muscle relaxers, trying to cut out pain meds. When did you resume "normal" work out schedule such as ab work, legs etc. I am planning on starting to walk my poor dog again who is a great nurse but misses our routine....Obviously I know I cannot do heavy duty arm exercises with weights for awhile, I will go in for my first fill next week and get final drain out... I can't wait :)Also, I had no cancer in my tissue or lymph nodes but did have a tiny invasive stage 1 tumor that was discovered.....most likely starting hormone therapy. I am 54 and so am probably about to go into menopause naturally. I am curious to anyone's experience on hormone therapy? All of this has been a shock as I am sure many of you have experienced, no health issues, never any surgeries, just the natural birth of 3 kids. My family, friends and positive attitude have helped but this has been a stressful time. Replies appreciated!!