Recovery Post Lymph Node Removal
Hi everyone. I’m one week post op with mastectomy and auxiliary lymph node removal (16 were taken which I believe could be a lot???). My movement is slowly getting better everyday - I have a littl...
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Sounds like you are doing well. I had 17 lymph nodes removed but I have heard of more. 17 was enough for me! I had remarkably good mobility straight away as everyone remarked on it but most get it back as you are doing, gradually. Numbness can last - five years on I still find it hard to detect hot and cold under the affected armpit. Might be a problem if I waxed there but I don't! I wish paranoia would deter lymphoedema - the stats are on the side of not getting it but, as one who has, the best advice I can give is treat it early and with the best professional help you can manage. My tight wristwatch was the first giveaway! If you can keep it in its box it's OK. Keep up your exercises! Best wishes.
Sounds like you are doing well. I had 17 lymph nodes removed but I have heard of more. 17 was enough for me! I had remarkably good mobility straight away as everyone remarked on it but most get it back as you are doing, gradually. Numbness can last - five years on I still find it hard to detect hot and cold under the affected armpit. Might be a problem if I waxed there but I don't! I wish paranoia would deter lymphoedema - the stats are on the side of not getting it but, as one who has, the best advice I can give is treat it early and with the best professional help you can manage. My tight wristwatch was the first giveaway! If you can keep it in its box it's OK. Keep up your exercises! Best wishes.