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Olivia Munn recalls emotional moment after reconstruction surgery: 'I was devastated'

Ella Rayment-Ward

Olivia Munn has revealed she was "devastated" after her breast reconstruction surgery.

The actress spoke candidly about the emotional moment amid her cancer battle on the upcoming SHE MD podcast episode, per Entertainment Tonight.

"I was by myself in my bathroom, and I looked at them and I cried in a way that I don't think I've ever cried in my life. I cried," she recalled after the surgery.

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Olivia Munn recalls her emotional reaction after undergoing breast reconstruction surgery. Getty

"I was devastated. I didn't recognise myself," Munn admitted.

Munn had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with an "aggressive" luminal B cancer in both breasts last year.

"I didn't know how I would ever dress myself again. I thought, 'Oh, there are so many styles, so many things that I'll never be able to wear'," the actress continued.

"It just looked like someone took off my breasts and then took some tape and paper and stuff and Tupperware, and they're like, 'Here.'"

Munn explained earlier in the clip about wanting smaller breasts and her concerns over the operation results.

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The star's surgeon told her she would need a larger implant due to loss of breast tissue.

"All I care about is that I'm alive and I'm here for my baby," Munn recalled, but admitted she was worried of the surgery making it look like she had gotten a "bad boob job" done.

Munn revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.

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Munn shared her cancer diagnosis in March. Instagram

The star shared she had undergone four surgeries over ten months since her diagnosis.

During a recent appearance on Good Morning America the actress said she recorded her health journey for her son in case she "didn't make it".

Munn shares two-year-old son Malcolm with partner John Mulaney.

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A couple of months after sharing her diagnosis, Munn revealed on top of a double mastectomy she also underwent a hysterectomy amid her ongoing cancer battle.

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Munn shares two-year-old son Malcolm with partner John Mulaney.  Instagram

Munn told Vogue she opted for the surgery rather than stay on Lupron.

The actress told the outlet it was the "best decision for me because I needed to be present for my family."

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