I had a left mastectomy 3 weeks and 3 days ago.  I also had sentinel nodes removed for a biopsy.  The pain in my chest is dreadful, despite a cocktail of Gabapentin, Ibuprofen, Paracetomol and Amitryptyline painkillers.  It feels as if I have been scalded all over my chest and there is serious pain that takes my breath away whenever I move or if anything touches my chest.  In 2002 I had a right mastectomy and all my lymph nodes removed.  I took no painkillers at any time throughout that whole experience.  I have no idea why there should be such a huge difference and wondered if anyone could enlighten me.  I see my surgeon again on Monday.  Same hospital, same ward, different surgeon.