Question re Lymphedema??

[Westcoastgirl]

Hello ladies, I am over three years out from diagnoses and received a lot of help here and from a Canadian Cancer Agency volunteer that called me throughout my treatment. I was so impressed with this program, Cancer Connection, I volunteered to help other women with a similar Breast Cancer to myself as they go through treatment. I had 8 lymph nodes removed and therefore have always been very, very careful; careful of cuts, sunburns, bites, wear a compression sleeve to wt train, fly, to do repetitive work, and no blood taken, blood pressure, iv etc in that arm. Most of the women I talk to have had only the one Sentinel node removed and my question to you is: Should I give them the same advise I got re lymphedema or are they at a very small risk and I should not scare them with extra information? They all seem to think they can get on with their lives with no changes/precautions in a lymphedema respect and maybe they are right?? Your input would be most welcome in my quest to help these women. Thank you, Carolyn