Had lumpectomy on 04/17/26 and I m currently recovering. Ice packs helps and I got a compression band fr Amazon to use 24/7. D compression wrap after surgery fr the hospital gets beat up after awhile. Showered 2 days after and just started driving 05/01. I can feel my left breast still has a slightly hard lump. Met my dr on 04/29 (post op check in)n she said I can choose to drain it if it continues to hurt and bother me. Next check in 05/12, followed by mtgs with Oncologist 05/13 and radiology on 05/18. Bcos the lump removed is 0.6mm and my lymph nodes came back negative, I may or may not need radiation. Dr did confirm that I do not need any additional surgery for now. Currently, I’m using the band 24/7 and cabbage leaves in the evening to hopefully reduce the hard spot. Maybe it’s psychological but I do feel my breast is softer after placing cabbage. Just like when I had mastitis while breastfeeding my son many yrs ago. N the Chinese myth that when u breastfeed, it eliminates breast cancer is busted! Sigh..😮‍💨
In terms of activities, cannot do yoga now cos the cut around my arm pit is still tender. Tried to try a dress overhead yesterday and it really hurts! Tapes under arm pit and breast has yet to fall off! Left breast do look slightly dented and uneven for now. Aside from that, recovery has been ok.