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surgery discomfort
Well, I survived my right breast mastectomy last Thursday (physically anyway - emotionally not so much)
I had a mastectomy and sentinal node biopsy - the drain was eventually removed yesterday (d...
Hi Karen - the sensations and discomfort are what I call normal. I used to feel like it was wet under my arm, but it was just the nerves. Don't recall shooting pain though. It's certainly a relief when the drain is removed.
Do you have a breast care nurse you can ring and ask, she will put you at ease and advise accordingly.
Wishing you well with your follow up appointment and treatments.
Take care
Christine