Hospital Alert Systems for Lymphodema Arms

I had the appt with the breast surgeon and the physio yesterday.  Breast surgeon prefers no action on the surgery side as does physio.  Although I have only had 8 nodes removed so it is not considered a large removal area the repair of tissue will take up to 12 months possibly longer depending on chemo routine.

I am not to carry my handbag on my surgery side for at least 12 months, nor am I to pick up large weight (more than 10kg) with that side.  My stretching exercises have been increased and I can use weight up to 2kg to keep tone and strengh.

Apparently skipping and bouncing or dancing are really good movements.

Interestingly the physio mentioned that Canada is leading research and development on the lymphodema front.  She also mentioned that up to one third of breast surgery patients don't do their lymphodema exercises - why wouldn't you?

Anyway, was very helpful discussion and physio session.