Hi I had similar surgery 5 weeks ago today including lymph node evacuation. I am beginning to get full extension ability back in my arm with a little tightness on the back where muscle was removed but everything else seems ok. I have been reassured by surgeons and physiotherapist that the stiffness and discomfort I am experiencing is completely normal at this stage and not to worry, just keep doing the exercises and stretches. The most discomfort has been through a build-up of fluid on my back after the final drain was removed at the 3 week stage. This had to be drained manually by the surgeon last week and has built up again since. Hopefully this won't continue too long !!! As for getting comfortable in bed, that's near as dammit impossible. I am still on my back for most of the time but am managing to roll onto my good side whilst supporting the newly constructed breast with a folded pillow to stop it moving too much. It's good to hear that Mel has been able to lie on her op side after 11 weeks so hopefully not much longer for me. Absolutely dreading the first time I lie on my front as don't know what to expect at all. Thanks x
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