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what is the del with not being able to use the side from which sn's

were removed? I had 4 removed - all negative...and was never told not

to use my left arm; was never told that bp couldn't be taken on that

arm...and indeed, i use it all the time--i've moved furniture since

my lumpectomy (May 1, 2006); and i've changed a tire. I've hung

shelves...

i'm not going to stop, for heavens sake

just wondering what the deal is...

marisa

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>

> Hold on I had 2 SN removed and 4 minute that came out along with

them.

> Does this mean I will never be able to pick raspberries with my

right

> hand again! AAAAAARRRRRRGGGG. When I first asked my surgeon he

said

> 3 to 6 months of " careful " , but still did not give me clearance the

> last time I saw him. I shall speak to him about it, rather firmly,

> when I see him in Feb.

> Ruth

>

> >

> > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they still

will

> > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and they

put

> > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> >

>

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Have them use you leg or foot.

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I had bilateral mastectomy and both arms had the lymph nodes removed.

What am I supposed to do stop living? They tried to put the iv in my

neck and I said no way! My breast surgeon said just keep the weight

down and you should be alright. We'll see. Marcia

-- In breastcancer2 , " marisa " wrote:

>

> what is the del with not being able to use the side from which sn's

> were removed? I had 4 removed - all negative...and was never told not

> to use my left arm; was never told that bp couldn't be taken on that

> arm...and indeed, i use it all the time--i've moved furniture since

> my lumpectomy (May 1, 2006); and i've changed a tire. I've hung

> shelves...

>

> i'm not going to stop, for heavens sake

>

> just wondering what the deal is...

>

> marisa

>

> -- In breastcancer2 , " ruthiema36 "

> wrote:

> >

> > Hold on I had 2 SN removed and 4 minute that came out along with

> them.

> > Does this mean I will never be able to pick raspberries with my

> right

> > hand again! AAAAAARRRRRRGGGG. When I first asked my surgeon he

> said

> > 3 to 6 months of " careful " , but still did not give me clearance the

> > last time I saw him. I shall speak to him about it, rather firmly,

> > when I see him in Feb.

> > Ruth

> >

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they still

> will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and they

> put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >

>

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I do heavy duty work myself and will continue to do so. My surgeon

told me not to pick raspberries for fear of getting scratches that can

more easily become infected if the lymph system is compromised as in

axillary disection or SNB. I used my left hand last summer.

Ruth

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they still

> will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and they

> put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >

>

January 28, 2007

how does that happen? geez, they only removed a few---no one has ever

said anything to me about this! geez! really, no one. not the

surgeon, not the onc., not any of the nurses in the chemo suite...

sometimes I HATE knowing things...

marisa

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they

still

> will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and

they

> put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >

>

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Removing the lymph nodes under the arm interrupts the flow of lymph fluid.

Sometimes it builds up in the arm and hand and causes swelling. The swelling can

occur shortly after your surgery or many years later. If it occurs shortly after

surgery its more likely to come and go. If it happens many years later it is

more likely to be permanent.

Lymphedema can be caused by the removal of lymph nodes, by radiation to the

lymph node areas after surgery and by chemo. The lymph channels are one of three

channels in the body that move fluids. Two of the channels, veins and arteries,

move blood. They lymph channels move clear fluids. Treatment be it surgery,

radiation or chemo in the lymph node area, interrupts or destroys the paths that

are used to drain the fluid.

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Re: Node removal and...........

how does that happen? geez, they only removed a few---no one has ever

said anything to me about this! geez! really, no one. not the

surgeon, not the onc., not any of the nurses in the chemo suite...

sometimes I HATE knowing things...

marisa

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they

still

> will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and

they

> put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >

>

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January 28, 2007

Hi All!

I asked both my onc. and my surgeon and they both told me

basically the same thing. I could do pretty much any thing I want

with the affected arm but to take a few precautions. Not let them do

BP, blood draws or IVs from that arm. Wear gloves and long sleeves

when doing anything where there is a chance of breaking the skin, and

finally if you do get even a small cut on that hand or arm go see

your PCP doc and get antibiotics to prevent infection. They both

also told me that only about 10% of people with node removal actually

go on to develop lymphodema. They also warned me that if you do see

swelling in that arm to check with your docs immediatly because it

can also be symptom of mets to the lymph nodes. (remember can be not

necessarily is a symptom)

in Denver

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they

> still will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and

> they put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >, of course you can use that arm just get a sleeve!!!!!!!

> Steph :PS I wear my sleeve almost everyday because I lift weights

> and play tennis and walk!!! I wear it to prevent lympiademia!!!

>

January 28, 2007

I use my arm all the time, but the the doctor told me never to have

my BP taken or blood drawn on the left side.

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they

still

> will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and

they

> put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >

>

January 28, 2007

i was told not to lift heavy objects like groceries or carry a heavy purse from

the affected side.Also was told to protect it from the possibility of bug bites

which could lead to lymphedema of arm.this was all informed from my physical

therapist.hope this helps ya,Lynnette

ruthiema36 ruthiema36@...> wrote: I do heavy duty work myself

and will continue to do so. My surgeon

told me not to pick raspberries for fear of getting scratches that can

more easily become infected if the lymph system is compromised as in

axillary disection or SNB. I used my left hand last summer.

Ruth

> > >

> > > I only had 2 lymph nodes removed on the left side, but they still

> will

> > > only use my right arm now for BP and IV's. In fact, after my

> > > bilateral mastectomy, I had to have a blood transfusion, and they

> put

> > > in a central line rather than use my left arm.

> > >

> >

>

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January 29, 2007

there should be no problem with using the arm that you had nodes removed from -

just can't have bp or iv in that arm - that's what i was told - i use my arm all

the time and have had no problems. sheri

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Sheri,

Please be careful with your arm. Lymphedema can start at any time and then you

are in for a lot of trouble. Someone posted a link where there was a picture of

someone with lymphedema. I somehow deleted it. Could someone repost it please?

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