hi ,I only found out got Bc on 5th Jan that very same wk was in on the 8th for mastectomy an SLNB,was recovering very well drain in for 3days then out,scar no probs an looks great,I got my results on 26th Jan had spread Nodes again that following wk in for Axillary clearance,this op diff ,as really drained me had no end of stinging,burning pain in my shoulder blade an side just to the side of armpit,3bottles filled,a gain went today to have bottle out an can’t got to wait till Monday because so much as drained,the pain I can handle,but had none as such,it’s the drain,and that’s what draining me,making me not sleep an snappy to people,surely you’d think they would understand I’ve been through so much over short amount time,that I’m not gonna be all fun an laughter after such op’s ,but they see it as just because I’m strong person,as live crippling bone disease of 13 yrs ,and never let it stop me enjoying life,they think this gonna be a breeze for me to handle an deal with,when far from I feel like screaming at them 
…sorry just needed to let out somewhere.thanks ally x
Hi Ally, sorry to hear you you are in such a state. This is the perfect place to vent as we’ve all been there in some shape or form.
My journey’s been quick too: found a lump on 2nd Jan, had biopsies and saw consultant on 5th who confirmed the dreaded C word (tests confirmed spreading on 7th), had lumpectomy and axillary clearance on 16th, going in today to have a portacath put in and starting chemo on Tuesday. So within 5 weeks I’ve gone from carefree and healthy to getting myself pumped full of toxins to kill the worse nasties inside - all i can say it’s been a roller coaster…
My lumpectomy scar hasn’t caused me any issues but oh boy the nodes removal scar has definitely made up for it - it’s been soooo painful (i was on morphine in hospital), froze my whole shoulder+shoulder blade, absolutely useless/immobile right arm (and I’m right handed) so haven’t been able to care for my youngest (1yr old) who has now turned to be totally daddy’s girl, haven’t been able to drive a car until this week, etc.
I didn’t have that much of an issue with the drain but I do have to say that the exercises have helped (and I was dubious at the start given that I pretty much passed out in hospital when i tried them the first time with physio and ended up staying in another night). 3 weeks in my upper arm is still numb and i got cording but nerves are trying to fire up with all sort of weird sensations and my mobility has greatly improved. It’s still a long way to go before I can carry the little one up and down the stairs but at least i can pick her up one-handed from the cot now 
I hope you get your pains under control and don’t be afraid of venting here, lots of hugs xx
alley Ive had mastectomy and node clearance so I know how it feels .they kept my drain in for a week and kept forgetting to take it wth me so good job it was stiched in.You keep a brave face on for family and friends but you can`t help letting it out at times remember we are here to listern to you and try to hep if we can.had my op 24 th november and just had my 2nd chemo 4 more to go then radiotherapy be kind to yourself and let others help if they offer .you still sound shocked and that will pass hugs Sandra