I had smx 10 days ago, it's not been too bad, a bit swollen but very tight. I guess this is normal? There is no way I can do the week 2 exercises. Night time is the worst its very sore in bed and I dont sleep well x
Hi, I had my SMX 5 weeks ago and like you it felt tight. I know it's hard but try to persevere with the exercises. I can now raise my right arm with no tightness. I had lymph nodes removed. I will continue moving and exercising my arm and now its almost back to normal. Yesterday my right arm hurt more as I finally got my 2nd covid jab. Good luck and it will get better.
This Thursday I have my first oncology appointment to find out what's next. Onwards and upwards
Good luck with oncology. I've not spoken to oncology yet guess could be another 4 weeks then! X
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