Lindyloo
10 years agoMember
Mastectomy
Had my mastectomy two days ago. Sent home the next day with two drains and what they call a pico suction bandage. The pico doesn't work so it has been left there for the next 7 days. The drains are a...
Hi Lindyloo
3 years in, I have still some numbness but had no pain at all. Feeling returned very slowly - at first it was someone else's armpit entirely (always a bit unnerving!) but gradually it's become mine again - still can't feel temperature very well (like very cold deodorant).. Exercise will help, you may also feel some twinges from scar tissue.
Good luck!