Lots of questions, learning lots.

Hi Kylie,
So good to hear you are recovering well! 
I waited until my drains came out before I drove. I was told that it's not so much the external but the internal stitches that are a problem if you bust one by pulling in an unexpected way - so I didn't risk it until I felt really comfortable.
With the shaving under your arm thing - it is totally weird isn't it! If you nick yourself when shaving it can increase your risk of lymphedema (as you've had your nodes out). I use an electric shaver now and even though it's a bit more annoying, I figure any risk reduction is worth it! Take care!

Hi Bright.

Yesterday I felt good and did a lot of odd jobs around home but today I am stiff as the day has gone on, So I will take it day by day now.
I am loving reading all these stories and information on here. 
Thanks Bright. 
Kylie 

Hi kylie healing greetings ..driving a manual with the surgery to  left side just be extra careful but hope you have auto! I waited two weeks but did not have lymph nodes removed. All the best Bright

Kylie,
It's massive to get your head around, no matter your age, your diagnosis or treatment. It seems to come out of nowhere completely unravels your life or the life as you know it. Completely overwhelming and consuming absolutely, until you find your feet a little. 

Oh yes!! I get my armpits waxed LOL but blessing of chemo was I lost every hair on my body Everywhere haha!! was a positive :) 

I had my first diagnosis 2011, high grade DCIS biopsies, lumpectomy, Radiation and and Tamoxifen, then a recurrence in my scar in 2015 worst luck. Then biopsies, another major lumpectomy 4.5 months of Chemo and on Arimidex now. February due to recurrence I had a Mastectomy/Diep Flap reconstruction of left breast. So finally haha after 6yrs I am moving on. I just have a revision to do to match my boobs and then recreate a nipple. :) 

Best thing I can tell you is, take a deep breath, communicate alot and one thing at a time, it will help keep you balanced. Big hugs Melinda xo

Ha, tried to shave under my arm I gave up on that as I could not feel arm pit and was shaving fresh air! To scared to push hard. 
I am starting chemo est first week in May for about 6 mths then radiation, Breast reconstruction will be 12mths away. 
Seeing oncologist on the 27th again to set dates. 
Its a lot to get your head around isn't it.

Hi
I ordered the My Journey Kit and that's a great package.
Three really good books, I love the dairy to record everything as my brain has been a tad filled with all the info and its good to keep a record of it all. 

I will I'll give the Surgeons nurse a call, thank you.
and good luck to.

@Kylie Burrows nz

Welcome! Certainly a wealth of knowledge and experience here and so many wonderful supportive ladies. What I love is how incredibly giving they all are and so so helpful!

Glad to hear youre traveling along so well! Great! I've had a recent left breast Mastectomy/Diep Flap reconstruction and I was told 6 weeks before I could drive, so I'd check with your surgeon. I had lymph nodes out in 2015 and still part of my armpit is numb, some of it will come back but some of it may not, I haven't found it to be a massive problem though, just weird really. 

If you have any questions or need a vent, just yell!!! We're all happy to help anyway we can. Hugs Melinda xo

Welcome Kylie, it is great you are doing so well after surgery. I am yet to go through the lymph node clearance and mastectomy, so am interested to read your description of the weird numb feeling. 
You will find a lot of information here to help you along your treatment, and feel free to ask as many questions as you like.
Have you found the downloadable or order able information sheets on the main BCNA site? In resources. They are also very helpful to know what is out there for you to access.

Perhaps ring your surgeons office and ask about the driving, I was told it was one week after an anaesthetic for legal reasons, but am not sure about the use of your arm and whether that affects it.

Good luck with the rest of your treatment and healing. Jennie