Lumpectomy Aftermath - numb arm

[FlyChickie]

Hi All

Relatively new here. Breast cancer aged 39, had lumpectomy last week with 2 lymph nodes removed. Arm is quite mobile (has to be with a small DC to look after) but arm is completely numb. Breast care nurse says it's normal, can last months, get worse before better blah blah - stock answers.

I would just like to know other people's experiences - how long did the elephant-trunk-for-an-arm feeling last for?! And just how long before you were doing normal things with your affected arm, whether or not it felt fine?

Thanks!

[mrsrhodgilbert]

Hi, I had that exact operation two years ago. This did not happen to me, the only numbness I have is on my scars. I have been posting on the tamoxigang cancer thread for two years and I don't recall anyone else having this issue either. I'd suggest asking again and if you want to chat generally come over to the tamoxigang thread, it's great for info and support.

[mrsrhodgilbert]

Sorry, I was doing pretty much everything apart from heavy lifting after about a month.

[FlyChickie]

Thanks Mrsrhod for your reply. I've been on that thread earlier, will revisit