I have had lymph node removed it leaked for a few weeks but everything healed up, drs said it's just something that happens it just needed frequent dressing changes and padding. 
l hope you heal quickly 

take care 

susie 

Thanks I genuinely thought it was over doing exercises but think perhaps infected hot and swollen will ring 111 see if I can get antibiotics it's clearly not right.  Thanks for response obv things can go wrong c

How are you feeling today? 
The axilla is a difficult area to heal due to sweating and rubbing on your clothes, my easier exercises were standing by the wall and walking my hands up towards the ceiling, l think it was my physio's favourite, my husband used to do them with me, It's one of the few where you can see the improvements in movement as your arm becomes more mobile. Go back to the easy exercises until comfortable, with abdominal surgery they just encourage deep breathing. Following my gynaecology surgery I have had to wait until I can lift anything heavier than my small handbag! 
Please don't overdo the exercises they will still be there for you when you are comfortable to relax and stretch. I found taking my analgesics before helped. 
my GP has been really helpful during my post op period, with painkillers and dressings.   
Covid has made them easier to access by phone 
Susie

Thank you I have reverted to all my week one exercises along with a selection from the week 2, wall crawling one of them. Breast care nurse assured me it's fluid but not lymphoedema just healing fluid and could take weeks. I know I need to get full movement back for 8 weeks time as I will need arms over head for me radiotherapy, no pressure eek. Giving them my best shot but so swollen and so very painful at all times.  I'm almost 60 so not sure if that slowing recovery. Thanks for advice and your experience will let you all know if I achieve my 8 week target xxx

Thank you I have reverted to all my week one exercises along with a selection from the week 2, wall crawling one of them. Breast care nurse assured me it's fluid but not lymphoedema just healing fluid and could take weeks. I know I need to get full movement back for 8 weeks time as I will need arms over head for me radiotherapy, no pressure eek. Giving them my best shot but so swollen and so very painful at all times.  I'm almost 60 so not sure if that slowing recovery. Thanks for advice and your experience will let you all know if I achieve my 8 week target xxx