Tram Flap Mastectomy

On 6th Dec 2012 I had a skin sparing single pedicle free tram flap mastectomy for left breast DCIS.

No lymph node involvement so no further treatment required. After reading some of the posts on this site I feel incredibly fortunate and send hugs out to all those who are having chemo, radiation, tamoxifen etc. You are all truly brave.

3.5 months on I feel I am doing remarkably well. I have full range of movement and can do everything except jog (not that I am that keen a jogger anyway!)

However, I have real discomfort with my tummy after eating. I was wondering whether anyone else has had swelling of the abdomen around the belly button area especially after eating. The only thing that helps is the tummy binder, but I would like to give it the flick.

I am thinking that lymphodema drainage massage may help and if anyone knows of anyone who specialises in this kind of massage in the north shore/northern suburbs area and whether this has helped anyone

Many thanks

Linda