I had two surgeries - partial before Christmas and full mastectomy with axillary dissection just after New Year. I found the surgeries fairly manageable and the drains came out before I came home. Still have quite a large area of numbness under the arm and the nerve endings around it are scrambled. The scar is good but tight even though I've been massaging it with BioOil. I developed cording under the arm which I've got to get sorted. Most movement is back but it pulls when I stretch in certain ways eg. I can't throw a ball anymore or deal with weight or pressure when extended. I also get muscles straining along my side and along the underside of my upper arm - I suspect that's due to cording. Bras drive me insane with rubbing (and pressure on the port) so only wear them when I have to. I'm going to see the surgeon on Tuesday for a checkup so will find out the verdict on my healing, then.