After total mastectomy, you will be physically and psychologically different from normal people. You will lose the function of your breasts, and there may be postoperative complications and psychological disorders.
1. Loss of breast function: Breasts only have sex hormone receptors but no secretion function, and after total mastectomy, normal breastfeeding will be affected.
2. Post-operative complications: Post-operative tension and pulling sensation may occur, which can be improved through rehabilitation training, and may be accompanied by post-operative necrosis of the breast skin flap, poor healing of the incision, and in severe cases, need for skin grafting surgery to heal.
3. Psychological disease: Breast is the symbol of female sex organs, after the excision may produce a sense of inferiority, resulting in excessive psychological pressure, guide the patient to relax and actively cooperate with the treatment.
The recovery of total mastectomy is about three weeks, and the wound can be healed well, the patient’s basic function of physical strength is restored, and the patient can engage in some simple management work, and the diet is normal. It is recommended to have a balanced diet and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to replenish the vitamins needed by the human body.