Hi , sorry to hear you have an infection, I think infections do sometimes happen. Make sure you let your surgeon know asap if you think you have an infection. I imagine they'll give you antibiotics which should hopefully sort it all out for you.
As to how long recovery takes I imagine it's different for everyone. I had my lumpectomy mid January and am mostly recovered now. The breast that had the lumpectomy still feels like it has some healing to do but I only notice that if I press on it. The breast that was reduced in size to match feels completely normal. I have just started sleeping on my tummy occasionally again and that feels fine.
The main thing to do is to keep doing the arm exercises daily. I noticed doing them more than once every day made a big difference.
Sorry to hear you might have an infection . If it is warm to touch or throbbing you must speak to your consultant. A broad spectrum antibiotic will sort it out .
I had lumpectomy last Wednesday and trying to get exercises done to prevent stiffness. I wonder how long one needs to wait until arm gets back to normal ? Also is this arm susceptible to lymphodema always ?
I have lymphoedema and it is just a nuisance at the moment but sometimes very painful at night. I was about 9 months post operation when it started but not everyone gets it. Just unlucky I guess! You need to keep up the exercises as I think I stopped them too soon when I thought I was OK.
