One week post-op
I was so relieved to have my drain removed after 7 days....I'm surprised it didn't get pulled out the number of times I tripped over it or forgot it was hanging on the back of my chair and walked off...
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Isn't it such a relief to get that wretched drain out?! Sounds like you are recovering well.The underarm wound from lymph node removal does seem to cause more bother than the mastectomy cut.At first,I could fully move my arm with no problems.Then as it all started to heal,I could hardly lift my arm out in front of me.I ended up needing some physio and it eventually came good. I'll have fingers crossed for you that your pathology results show clear nodes - the good news we all want to hear.Keep up your arm exercises -strain but don't pain was what my physio said.It's good to hear your friend is ok after having bc 20 years ago-it gives us all hope doesn't it. Take it easy and my best wishes for a quick recovery. Tonya xx