Recovering after surgery

I was diagnosed with DCIS on March 25 and underwent surgery on 15th April. I am healing as I should be but sometimes I get a cold tingly feeling from the breast that spreads through the body. I am also struggling with the numbness in the breast. Has anyone got any advice in how to alleviate the numb feeling please. Ive also had a few days post surgery where I have just sat and cried, emotionally I feel like a dish rag. 

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  • Hi, 

    I'm just over 2 weeks post breast surgery and sentinel node biopsy, everything you're describing I have felt too, the numbness and tingling does wear off, it is a very weird sensation but is all normal, keep doing your exercises to keep supple otherwise you'll seize up.

    Get in touch with your breast care nurse, they are amazing and are there to help you with any problems or worries you may have.

    Have you had your post op appointment yet? You can also chat with your surgeon and/or nurse and raise any worries with them.

    You are not alone...its an emotional rollercoaster, but dont let the down days overtake the good days, I know its easier said than done but try and keep positive,  you have overcome the first hurdle...you can do this xx

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  • Hi, 

    I'm just over 2 weeks post breast surgery and sentinel node biopsy, everything you're describing I have felt too, the numbness and tingling does wear off, it is a very weird sensation but is all normal, keep doing your exercises to keep supple otherwise you'll seize up.

    Get in touch with your breast care nurse, they are amazing and are there to help you with any problems or worries you may have.

    Have you had your post op appointment yet? You can also chat with your surgeon and/or nurse and raise any worries with them.

    You are not alone...its an emotional rollercoaster, but dont let the down days overtake the good days, I know its easier said than done but try and keep positive,  you have overcome the first hurdle...you can do this xx

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