Hi Saft. Had same op as you, 8 weeks ago. I can't say I was in pain but was uncomfortable. Had the orange peel thing you describe, though I called it looking a bit like a cauliflower, surface wise. Had funny 'stabbing'pains which my nurse, and nurse on here, explained as nerves recovering from the invasion of the surgery. My boob has gradually settled down but it has taken the full 8 weeks they predicted. Found armpit to be worse than the lumoectomy incision. Hope this helps. Think if by swollen, you mean really swollen best give your nurse a ring. X

Hiya Vplum, thank you so much for replying, you’ve put my mind at rest knowing that this is a complication that can happen - I was fine for the first ten days, so was doing really good, then I guess as things start to heal things can all change...funnily enough I’ve had no issues with the incisions. The nerve pain was terrible for about 3 days but has calmed down a lot. It doesn’t help that I have very large boobs either. 

I’m wishing you all the best with your ongoing treatment etc xxx