Auxiliary Clearance
Having to make a decision on having an Auxiliary Clearance. Any experiences greatly appreciated
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Hey @stujai,
I had a full aux clearance. 24 nodes out 5 positive for BC. It's a weird sensation at the start, well actually because there wasn't any sensation at all for a while. Totally numb which does make shaving under your arms a bit hazardous at the start. It was also quite numb down the back of that arm as well. The sensation does come back and it starts like little electric shocks when the nerves start firing up.
Do all the exercises they give you and more if you're up to it. They are so important to stop fluid build up and help with things like cording and to regain movement.
The physio will run through everything with you. I had a bit of cording at the beginning but it sorted out quickly. The scar is next to invisible.
I have had no problems with lymphodema or anything else and had close to full strength back from a month or so after surgery.
All the best
xoxoxo
I had a full aux clearance. 24 nodes out 5 positive for BC. It's a weird sensation at the start, well actually because there wasn't any sensation at all for a while. Totally numb which does make shaving under your arms a bit hazardous at the start. It was also quite numb down the back of that arm as well. The sensation does come back and it starts like little electric shocks when the nerves start firing up.
Do all the exercises they give you and more if you're up to it. They are so important to stop fluid build up and help with things like cording and to regain movement.
The physio will run through everything with you. I had a bit of cording at the beginning but it sorted out quickly. The scar is next to invisible.
I have had no problems with lymphodema or anything else and had close to full strength back from a month or so after surgery.
All the best
xoxoxo