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Micka,
Definitely go to a physical therapist. If it's your main arm, you must work on it. take whatever pain medication to make it possible for you to exercise the arm otherwise it may 'freeze' (my word) and become difficult to use. Maybe try during arm exercises in a jacuzzi.
Keeping the arm movement is vital.
I'd suggest doing a lot of research about it and if the surgeon (they think everything is solved by surgery) suggests surgery be sure you understand any consequences it may have.
My neighbor had a double mastectomy and radiation in the primitive 80's and her left arm hurts and her hand has now lost all feeling. Surgery for the pain in the nerve was ruled out as the benefits might be very low and she would then lose some brian/arm movement "talk"
I don't mean to scare you, only having seen the way she is, has pushed me to exercise my arm more vigorously.
Here in France they generally give us Dalfagan a pill you can take several times during the day for pain. try to keep your arm elevated as much as possible.
good luck, you will get through this
stay strong
sarah
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