My axillary Disection is tomorrow afternoon. The surgery is out-patient and shouldn't take too long. I'll have one drain (always a pleasure), but don't expect anything too traumatic. To be honest, there doesn't seem to be much to remove. From what I can feel, there is very little tissue under my arm, so I'm not sure how much trauma I'll have in that area (should have paid more attention in anatomy class).
I'll be home recovering and ringing in the new year (just how I had planned...um, no). Then back for follow-ups, pathology readings and talking about my chemo plan.
I am nervous about developing lymphadema in that area since the nodes will be gone and I'm bummed thinking about a spring without the energy that I want to do the things I want. My plan is to muscle through and just keep on keeping on.
I hope you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful new year planned with those you love.
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