Hi Katia,
I agree with Chris. I actually still have my drain and I had surgery 8 days ago. I have not had swelling but I believe the fluid has gone into the drain. I seem to get pain in my arm and pins and needles. Really have not had too much pain on the surgery sites. I can't lift my arm too much due to the drain. I had all my lymph nodes out. I have my post op today. Hopefully all clear and I just need the recommended radiotherapy. Plus I hoped drain can come out too. It is really annoying.
Trina
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