How do I relieve the chest tightness felt post bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders placed at the time of surgery?

June 18, 2015
Asked By:Chadasan in Los Angeles, CA

Two weeks ago I had a bilateral Mastectomy with bilateral tissue expanders placed to start the reconstruction process. I am on antibiotics. My chest is so tight that I don't sleep much and am always aware of the surgical site. I will not undergo radiation. I will start chemotherapy in three weeks.

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