what is the recovery from mastectomy with reconstruction
two major element for recovery very important: type of reconstruction and lymph node removal. Tram Flap reconstruction typical recovery 8 weeks restriction of weight lifting. Driving is limited after mastectomy probably for 5 weeks, if lymph nodes are removed and range of motion is limited I was told by my surgeon avoid highway driving for at least for 12 week. Everybody is different, but you will have drains for about 7 to 10 days.