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LUMPECTOMY
Hi there, I have recently been diagnosed and have a lumpectomy tomorrow 14 Feb. This is my first surgery in my life, and I am very anxious about it. Would love to chat to someone that has been through...
I hope all went well with your surgery @DEEDEEDEE
i had my surgery on Monday for invasive ductal carcinoma. I stayed overnight and went home the next day. It went really well. Just keep ahead of the pain with the meds. The only thing I was unsure of was how do I look after the arm after node removal. They gave me a soft ball to gently squeeze during the day. As my arm pit and wound site started to stiffen and get a little numb I got worried because I didn’t know what to expect. In the end this gave me the opportunity to do little stretches because it was sort of numb. It worked, the armpit free’d up and after 5 days I’ve got great movement. Don’t overdo anything. I’m new to this so in no way an expert. Best of luck xx
i had my surgery on Monday for invasive ductal carcinoma. I stayed overnight and went home the next day. It went really well. Just keep ahead of the pain with the meds. The only thing I was unsure of was how do I look after the arm after node removal. They gave me a soft ball to gently squeeze during the day. As my arm pit and wound site started to stiffen and get a little numb I got worried because I didn’t know what to expect. In the end this gave me the opportunity to do little stretches because it was sort of numb. It worked, the armpit free’d up and after 5 days I’ve got great movement. Don’t overdo anything. I’m new to this so in no way an expert. Best of luck xx