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Outcome of post lumpectomy results: total axillary clearance of right arm, surgery next Monday.
My good news from my CT and bone scans is that they were all fine. My other good news is the lumpectomy and lymph node wounds are healing and I'm doing my physio exercises. However, when I came out of...
I had a drain with a mastectomy and my surgeon wasn't keen on keeping it in too long, but I think it varies a bit - some like to see no fluid draining, others happy to let some fluid disperse. Taking it out was simple and quick. Keep up your exercises - as you say, the more lymph nodes that go, the higher the risk of lymphoedema, but it's not an absolute thing. Some get it, some don't. But I f you do (like me) remember that the sooner you recognize it and start treatment, the better. It can be managed. I don't love my pressure sleeve, but my slightly swollen arm is not noticeable, I don't have any pain or discomfort, skin is soft and normal.