Mastectomy 8 days ago- seroma?
Hi ladies, I’ve just had a mastectomy (8days ago) with a tissue expander (that has already been filled a lot - much more than I wanted - so my breast has been hard/round/tight for days). Yester...
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Hi @Skbr
I had bilateral mastectomies and had persistent seroma for several weeks in one breast that had to be drained weekly. My surgeon asked me to call or send her photos of any issues I might have. I could also email any questions to the receptionist who would check with the surgeon and call me back. When the surgeon went on holiday she provided me with the information about another colleague who would see me if needed.
I had bilateral mastectomies and had persistent seroma for several weeks in one breast that had to be drained weekly. My surgeon asked me to call or send her photos of any issues I might have. I could also email any questions to the receptionist who would check with the surgeon and call me back. When the surgeon went on holiday she provided me with the information about another colleague who would see me if needed.
Your surgeon does not seem to be empathetic, this is so stressful for you as the patient. Many doctors seem to assume we know everything. Just because they see several patients and know the issues, for us as patients this is the first and hopefully the last time we will have this procedure. I feel they should be giving us more information in writing.
Can you ask to see another surgeon while your surgeon is away or see a GP as others have suggested.