Hi Zaza45
I had a similar surgery - mastectomy and 17 lymph nodes - but I can't help about the mobility, mine was excellent, almost immediately. It depends of course a lot on exactly how the surgery has affected muscles and nerves. The weird feelings however seem to be quite common - my left underarm belonged to someone else for months! It's still (nearly 14 years!) a bit dodgy when it comes to feeling temperatures accurately - thankfully I don't wax!
I work on the basis that pain is a warning not to overdo, so patience is required but due to my own experience with a protracted and large seroma, I tend to think that the benefits of a good lymphoedema therapist are underrated post mastectomy. As delightful18 says, it may also be a good precaution if you have had several lymph nodes removed. I have lymphoedema, it's eminently manageable, but a good therapist has been invaluable. Early treatment, as for so many things, can save a lot of angst. Best wishes.
