How much time off for lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy?
Hi friends! I will be undergoing a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Not expecting to remove any lymph nodes, and the tumor is essentially gone on MRI, so expecting it to be a “small” lumpectomy. The lumpectomy is also on the breast crease, so hoping this will be an easy surgery. I know every case is different, but how much time off work did you take for recovery? I’m seeing 1-2 weeks online and was wondering what most people have done. Thank you!
Posted Sep 2, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC
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