1 week after surgery

Today is 1 week since my lumpectomy and lymph node removal. My underarm is so uncomfortable, it's not sore, just really awkward when my arm is by my side(all the time!) The only time it is bearable is in bed when I rest my arm on a pillow at the side of me. 

I am feeling ok, just fed up at being achy. Can't wait until my pathology report and check up on the 11th. 

I really hope it comes back ok that I will just need radiotherapy treatment. 

I miss doing my yoga and zumba classes and being me, but I guess this is me for the moment , just need to get used to being different me!

  • Hello there. I'm five weeks post lumpectomy and node removal and had very little comfortable movement when I was at the same stage as you. I've got full movement back now although I have to say it isn't always pain free
  • Hi there ... I'm 7 weeks post mastectomy and I found the arm pit (lymph node removal) was far more painful then I expected ... was you given exercises to help ... I went round with little soft pillow under my arm for a few weeks ... it's starting to feel better from 6weeks post op ... but still needs to be carful not to overstretched it for a while yet ...

    hope that helps a wee bit ... take care .. Chrisie xx ️