It was a while ago now, but I still remember and remember the hell when I discovered I was one of that 20% that had to return and have more removed. But honestly, time will pass and soon you’ll be back to your old self. The 1st night, after 10 weeks (due to the 2nd surgery) when I removed my bra, it like a birthday present! :D 

Look out for any swelling by the lymph scar. I had seroma and before getting it properly checked out, it burst... thank god I was at home at the time... not pleasant! I went through about 10 gauze strips before being fitted with a drain and given antibiotics! 

Honestly it will pass and you will be fine very soon... Just imagine the alternative... that’s what I did! 

Keep strong! 

X 

Oh yeah, and you may feel like an utter fool, but do the exercises!! 

Hi KitKat. I also had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. It's a lot to go thru and alot to take in so perfectly fine to be shell shocked. As the others have said the exercises are very important. Front fastening and loose cotton clothing is best. You've got this!

The rollercoaster ride is a big one both physically and mentally but deal with one day at a time. I am one year post treatment and still can't predict how I'm going to feel from one day to the next. A lot of things are much better so onwards and upwards. You're beating that ******* cancer so concentrate on that final outcome. Be fair on yourself and take it easy.