@kathyoung the sentinel node biopsy is standard for all of us. That node is the gateway to other lymph nodes so of the sentinel node is okay, they don't probe further with other nodes.

I am wondering why a 1.6 cm tumor is stage 2. Let us know what you find out!
https://www.verywellhealth.com/know-your-breast-tumor-size-4114640

I had a lumpectomy about 18 months ago. I believe three lymph nodes were removed--one in my armpit. I was given something like 3-5 days of narcotics for pain relief. Then I went on to Advil. I have chronic pain, and frankly the pain control felt pretty stingy, not even a prescription level dose of naproxen. However, it was manageable. I still have pain and tightness in the armpit and at times around the incision. I have ongoing PT for it (part of my usual PT regime that I need to keep mobile). I also stretch and exercise it each day. I was 69 at the time, and retired. I don't think I could have gone back to work in just a few days as is usual. I was pretty wiped out, but my general level of pain and fatigue is already high, so that was probably the cause. It sounds from one of your other posts that narcotics don't work well for you. I'm guessing you should be fine with Tylenol/Advil but try and get some advice as to how much to take, and when. They can work well together. I was quite frightened myself, but really the surgery went quickly and smoothly. My husband claims I was chatty in the car, but repeating myself! But in any case I was extremely glad to see him and go home. I'll be thinking of you. Lumpectomy is minor as surgery goes, and should go well. I told myself I wanted that surgery to get the cancer out--so I felt motivated. Check in with us when done?

I had a Lumpectomy 4 months ago. They removed 6 lymph nodes also during the same procedure. My experience was good , I tried to walk during the days after the surgery , even went to the movies the second day after the surgery. I was with medicine for the pain during the first 5 days . I still feel pain in my breast but is more related to radiotherapy. After the surgery I repeat my self every day , my body is strong , my body is healthy, I’m cured . Try to connect only with positive thoughts and don’t let your mind go to dark places … that’s my piece of advice…

@kathyoung
I can tell you for my body, abdominal surgery is sooo painful, but my mastectomies and later tumor resection from my chest wall were very tolerable and narcotics do nothing for my pain but do make me sick. I’m allergic to NSAIDS as well so I’m on my own after surgery. So if you had a painful experience with your colon resection, I wouldn’t assume it will be the same experience for your lumpectomy. You may be pleasantly surprised. Prayers for you.

Went through same thing a year ago. My tumor was a little larger and grade 2 but I went with lumpectomy and sentinel nodes. They did give me Tylenol with codeine but I only used it the first day or 2. Didn’t really need it. Only pain was when wraps came off to shower (pressure bra and ace bandage) and that was alleviated with rebandaging. By 2 weeks when they started removing wraps I was fine and needed no pain meds even without the wraps.