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Post Surgery

Madgee
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I have just had a lumpectomy  along with full auxiliary lymph node clearence.  As expected some pain and discomfort but yesterday I started the day 8 exercises and struggled.  My armpit area is  swollen, painful and warm.  I managed 3 lots of exercises but couldn't do final two as in so much discomfort. Day 9 should I push myself to complete exercises? Is it normal for it to be this bad after a week, am I expecting to much? Breast fine just the odd twinge.  Scars clean and healing well. Any advice please I can't believe the jump from week one exercises to the week two which are hardcore and I can't achieve the positions on the diagrams. Thank you  

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about your recent surgery and appreciate you have some questions.

    Try and be kind to yourself, it is still early days and it is important not to push yourself too hard.

    It is good you are doing the exercises. However do listen to your body and what it can and can't do. Like you say  if anything feels too much stop and try again the next day and see how it goes.

    Everyone is different and the same goes with how long a wound takes to heal and how quickly movement returns, so hang in there.

    If you have concerns or this pain and heat in the armpit continues do let your breast care team know just in case you have an infection that needs treating with antibiotics.

    I hope this helps but do get back if you have any more questions. You are also very welcome to call our nurse helpline on 0808 800 4040, Monday-Friday 9-5 if you prefer.

    Best wishes

    Naomi

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about your recent surgery and appreciate you have some questions.

    Try and be kind to yourself, it is still early days and it is important not to push yourself too hard.

    It is good you are doing the exercises. However do listen to your body and what it can and can't do. Like you say  if anything feels too much stop and try again the next day and see how it goes.

    Everyone is different and the same goes with how long a wound takes to heal and how quickly movement returns, so hang in there.

    If you have concerns or this pain and heat in the armpit continues do let your breast care team know just in case you have an infection that needs treating with antibiotics.

    I hope this helps but do get back if you have any more questions. You are also very welcome to call our nurse helpline on 0808 800 4040, Monday-Friday 9-5 if you prefer.

    Best wishes

    Naomi

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