Everything old is new again - unfortunately.
Surgery on the 12th December - double mastectomy. Felt like my woman-hood had been taken away. So many tears in the two before, more after surgery. Could not look at myself in the mirror for 3 days.
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Hi Maxine,
Forgot to add this bit about seromas - I know the books say to use warm packs to give relief but my physio (also my lymphodema therapist) said to try cold packs instead. They explained that if it is lymph fluid the heat will draw it to the area more while the cold will take it away. Tried it myself and got much better relief with the cold packs (only works if it is lymph fluid). Have also been taught, and hubby been shown, by therapist how to use self massage to help take lymph fluid away and help it drain. This all has helped to the extent that I have yet to need any seroma drained.
You can check the lymphodema therapists/practioners website for ceritfied therapists in your area. If you are lucky, they may also be physios who can help with all of that side of your treatment. If you have trouble finding it, let me know and I will post a link. Good luck!
Tracy xxx