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Sentinel lymph node removal

Nicwill
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Just a quick question - I had 2 sentinel lymph nodes removed a week ago under my arm agter breast cancer lumpectomy, and I've been doing my exercises as advised.

Tonight the fleshy part of my arm - think its called the tricep is so very very sore, feels bruised but it isn't.

Is this normal? Has anyone else had similar x

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    Hi Nicwill first of all I hope you are doing ok.

    I had the same surgery as you 2.5 weeks ago and yes it does hurt. Don't overexert yourself and it's easier said than don't but try not to worry. There has been some pushing and pull and your arm would have been strapped out on the board during surgery

    plus you will be sleeping funny no doubt - I bought myself one of those body pillows which really helped my sleeping position. 

    x

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    Hi Nicwill first of all I hope you are doing ok.

    I had the same surgery as you 2.5 weeks ago and yes it does hurt. Don't overexert yourself and it's easier said than don't but try not to worry. There has been some pushing and pull and your arm would have been strapped out on the board during surgery

    plus you will be sleeping funny no doubt - I bought myself one of those body pillows which really helped my sleeping position. 

    x

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