Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

I am reporting the ad to a moderator for review--thanks for noting this.

The lymphedema 10 year prediction was due to radiation treatments. I had a medical alert bracelet which I stopped wearing as I don't feel that bracelets are the answer; they're easily ignored. I had a hospital provided alert bracelet put on before a surgery which still didn't stop trained medical personnel from attempting to put a BP cuff on that arm. Plus I'm a bit taken aback by this obvious attempt of advertising a product.

@katrina132

Are you doing manual massage and how long does it take?

Or did you get one of those vests to use? How long does that take?

At what point did you find out you had this and how???

I had no lymph nodes removed and I have breast lymphedema. I had a lumpectomy with 4 weeks of radiation.

What is the size any any idea wher to get one?

That is not true. 1% of those will h only sentinel node removed get breast lymphedema…

I am one.

How were you able to do this? 6 hours a day????

And you had a skilled surgeon like I did. Fingers crossed for you!!!

Hi Sandy- I missed some of the posts, so maybe someone else has already passed this info on to you. I had the minimal (sentinel and 2 others) removed on left side. They give you exercises to do and be sure to do them. I got some mild lymphedema anyway. Don’t wait, go to therapist with expertise in lymphatic message. If they catch it early enough, they can reverse. My therapist made a big difference. She can also show you how to do it yourself. Best of luck.

I had a bilateral mastectomy five years ago and ended up with lymphedema in both breasts. My breast care nurse gave me a soft foam ball to place in my armpit. I bend my elbow towards my chest and then lower my arm to squeeze the ball. It gives me instant relief.