@mdr3 You are writing this from the hospital? I’m glad we can be of support to you while you are going through this second surgery.

I haven’t had a lymphadectomy and so I’ll let others who have had this provide you with suggestions. I don’t take pain meds either other than the occasional acetaminophen or ibuprofen. But when I’ve had surgery I did take my pain meds as prescribed. The pain meds helped me to sleep at night so that was good.

I’m with you on following treatment recommendations that will lessen the chance of recurrence. It’s definitely worth it to listen to what the recommendations are and then make your own decision.

What was it like for you to get out of bed? Are you able to walk on your own?