Mastectomy, lymph node removal stage 3 advice

[Loulou669]

Hi everyone. I had mastectomy and lymph node removal done and had swelling in my arm. Went for advice to a lymphodaema clinic and was told how to massage, exercise and was given a arm stocking to reduce the swelling. I found that keeping my weight down to a normal level and exercising helped. Also I take a multi vitamin/mineral supplement every day, tablet. Also take extra vitamin C tablet daily . Folic acid tablet most days to help keep depression at bay helps too. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables , stay away from sugar and keep carbs low.

If any of this information helps anyone going through what I have been through then great !

My prognosis was not good being stage 3, but I am in my seventh year now and still fighting .

Keep strong, and keep smiling !

[carolinenailsea]

Thanks for the positive post - it gives us newbies great hope. Keep well . Caroline xx

[Debster2016]

Hi loulou I'm certainly grateful for this reminder as I'm keen on sugar and carbs! Also a depressive so will make note of folic acid thank you 🙏. I like my fruit n veg but cannot manage more than 5 a day! But I do drink plenty of water.

All the best 🌹