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Mic80
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7 years ago

Node biopsy

Hi lovely people,
next week I have my sentinal node biopsy...
Just after some insight as to recovery time...
i work in child care so lifting is a huge part of my day. 
Thanks xx

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    Mic80
    Member
    7 years ago
    @kmakm thanks love..
    as far as I’m aware it’s only the one but I have my pre surgery app on Monday so hoping i get more info then.. xx
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    kmakm
    Member
    7 years ago
    I'd avoid lifting anything heavy for at least two weeks. Did your surgeon say how many lymph nodes he/she normally takes in a SNB? It would be worth your while speaking to a breast care nurse I think. K xox