Axillary Node Clearance

Hoping to have my drain removed today.  Yippee!  I am quite suprised at how good my arm is.  I can just use it normally, can put normal bra tops and clothes on.  Cant feel under my arm but thats probably a good thing.  Cant wash properly either and I seem to have a constant bo smell from that armpit. Very pleasant.   Does the pain occur once the numbness has gone I wonder?  Hope you’re all ok xx

drain is out hoorayyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Hi Daisy,

I’m the same as Evie, I don’t need deodorant on the ANC side. Just as well cos when I do put it on I’m still so numb I can’t tell if I’m missing or not. It’s such a relief when the drains are out isn’t it?

After the ANC I’ve found that if I don’t do the exercises on a daily basis it stiffens up pretty quickly. I have full range of movement and got that back quickly but the numbness hasn’t improved and I’ve been told it probably won’t .