I had a mastectomy in late april for invasive ductal cancer. I was to have a sentinal node biopsy but due to the feel/appearance of nodes in surgery, ended up with axillary dissection. My surgeon didn...
Just wear the sleeve as much as you can stand for a start. I couldnt wear mine at night as I would bend my elbow in sleep and it cut circulation there so at night I wouldnt wear a sleeve but I would elevate my hand. Mine is sort of settled atm so sleeve wearing only when I can feel the pressure building. You get attuned to checking it.