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SLNB Recovery Time

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    • May 29, 2016 at 3:29 pm
    youngann
    Participant

      I'm wondering what the expected recovery time is for SLNB in the armpit. I'm having it done on 6/2 and will be heading out of town 2 days later. I'll be the passenger on a 6 hour road trip and will then be dry-camping in a motorhome for a week whilst working at an outdoor event.

      A friend has suggested that I'm out of my mind for trying to do this so soon after surgery. So, for those who have had this procedure done, am I expecting too much of myself? Or do you think this won't be a problem?

      Thanks.

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        • May 29, 2016 at 3:52 pm
        laulamb
        Participant

          Hello!  I had SNLB done along with wide area incision on my back and I was able to go to work the next day.  I also went to work the next day after my axillary lymph node dissection.  I also took no pain pills, just Tylenol.  I may not be the norm though, my surgeon was surprised.  You are uncomfortable but I think you would fine riding in a car.  Good luck!  

            • May 29, 2016 at 4:54 pm
            youngann
            Participant

              Thank you. That's sort of what I figured.

              • May 29, 2016 at 4:54 pm
              youngann
              Participant

                Thank you. That's sort of what I figured.

                • May 29, 2016 at 4:54 pm
                youngann
                Participant

                  Thank you. That's sort of what I figured.

                • May 29, 2016 at 3:52 pm
                laulamb
                Participant

                  Hello!  I had SNLB done along with wide area incision on my back and I was able to go to work the next day.  I also went to work the next day after my axillary lymph node dissection.  I also took no pain pills, just Tylenol.  I may not be the norm though, my surgeon was surprised.  You are uncomfortable but I think you would fine riding in a car.  Good luck!  

                  • May 29, 2016 at 3:52 pm
                  laulamb
                  Participant

                    Hello!  I had SNLB done along with wide area incision on my back and I was able to go to work the next day.  I also went to work the next day after my axillary lymph node dissection.  I also took no pain pills, just Tylenol.  I may not be the norm though, my surgeon was surprised.  You are uncomfortable but I think you would fine riding in a car.  Good luck!  

                    • May 29, 2016 at 5:21 pm
                    Patrisa
                    Participant

                      I think you should be just fine after 2 days, it's really a minor procedure… 

                      • May 29, 2016 at 5:21 pm
                      Patrisa
                      Participant

                        I think you should be just fine after 2 days, it's really a minor procedure… 

                        • May 29, 2016 at 5:21 pm
                        Patrisa
                        Participant

                          I think you should be just fine after 2 days, it's really a minor procedure… 

                          • May 31, 2016 at 3:52 am
                          Lil0909
                          Participant
                            I just want to warn that it is different for everyone. For me there was no way I would have been able to handle 6 hours in a car 2 days after. I was in a lot of pain and every bump in a car ride sent a jolt of pain through my body. I did have some complications with mine, but that was really after the first week (got an infection). Be gentle with yourself and do what feels right when the time comes. I hope everything goes smoothly and you can take your trip!
                              • May 31, 2016 at 10:38 am
                              youngann
                              Participant

                                Thank you, Lilo.

                                • May 31, 2016 at 10:38 am
                                youngann
                                Participant

                                  Thank you, Lilo.

                                  • May 31, 2016 at 10:38 am
                                  youngann
                                  Participant

                                    Thank you, Lilo.

                                  • May 31, 2016 at 3:52 am
                                  Lil0909
                                  Participant
                                    I just want to warn that it is different for everyone. For me there was no way I would have been able to handle 6 hours in a car 2 days after. I was in a lot of pain and every bump in a car ride sent a jolt of pain through my body. I did have some complications with mine, but that was really after the first week (got an infection). Be gentle with yourself and do what feels right when the time comes. I hope everything goes smoothly and you can take your trip!
                                    • May 31, 2016 at 3:52 am
                                    Lil0909
                                    Participant
                                      I just want to warn that it is different for everyone. For me there was no way I would have been able to handle 6 hours in a car 2 days after. I was in a lot of pain and every bump in a car ride sent a jolt of pain through my body. I did have some complications with mine, but that was really after the first week (got an infection). Be gentle with yourself and do what feels right when the time comes. I hope everything goes smoothly and you can take your trip!
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