08/06/2026
Your arm has been swollen since your surgery — and no one gave it a name.
It has one: lymphoedema.
When the lymph nodes under your arm are removed or treated during breast cancer surgery, your body loses part of its drainage route. And here's what surprises most people — your lymph system has no pump. It moves only when you do. So when the route is gone and the arm rests to heal, fluid pools, and the arm feels heavy, full, and tight.
This isn't you failing to recover. It's mechanical — and it's very manageable, especially caught early. The right movement, drainage, and support can bring an arm back down, often more than people expect.
If your arm has felt heavy since surgery, you're not imagining it, and you're not stuck with it. Message us on WhatsApp, in confidence: +254 743 669 653.
Save this — or send it to someone still living with a "swollen arm." Full guide → lymphpelviccare.com