How long does the scar from a mastectomy hurt?

4 a little while. I wish you all the best

I guess that scars, are scars.
I got a hernia operation.
It was very painful for the first 4 days.
Afterwards, the pain slowly went away.
The scar itched for about 3 months.
Now I feel nothing, even when I rub the scar.

Hope this helps.

well my lumpectomy hurt for 2 months then they started radiation and it hurts again,,didnt you chose reconstructive?do u have to get radiation?....i hpe you the best too..and probably what we are feeling is normal at least i hope,,i realy worried amout the tamoxifen

Hi there.. I have had 2 mastectomies. The post-op period is painful. I think the first 2 weeks was the worst. Once the staples and drains came out things got much better. Just knowing that the surgery would prolong my life made it all OK. I am still here 5 years later. There is great medication for pain and I didn't hesitate you use it. Good Luck and Blessings..