Hi auOrei, I'm 9 months from a left mastectomy with immediate implant and I also had only 3 lymph nodes removed. You've had major surgery and 3 months really isn't long - as the other ladies have said, you will still have a lot of nerves reconnecting and healing. From memory it was around the 4 month mark that I noticed a big reduction in the tinging in my arm. Some of the numbness under in my upper arm and armpit reduced at 6 months but I still only have maybe 40% of normal sensation and the back of my upper arm still has no feeling. But, other than that my left arm has full movement and feels much that same as my right, though lacking some strength.
My whole breast is numb and I find a daily gentle scar massage with moisturiser reduces tightness. I can really notice the difference if I forget the massage!
For me it's more a case of becoming used to all these new sensations (or lack of!). I hated touching my "new" numb breast at first but it's just become a part of my new normal body now. Be patient with yourself, make gentle arm exercises and stretches part of your daily routine. Wishing you all the best, Jane xx
