4 new friends but doing well
Hi, quick update for you all, had bilateral skin sparing mastectomies on wed, still have my 4 new friends(drains), tissue expanders are in, hard to tell what is what as plently of swelling, I have a...
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Hi Such is Life,
Dont be surprised if swelling continues and breast care nurse or your surgeon want to drain some fluid out (after your four friendly drains are removed). This is called a seroma and is perfectly normal response to mastectomy. Not sure if this happens with tissue expanders, as I didnt have those at the time (my reconstruction will be a year away).
Did you have any lymph nodes removed/axillary clearance? If so your arm /s may become stiff with cording. Tell your surgeon or physiotherapist if this occurs, as laser therapy will help mobilise the arm again.
Coloxyl with senna is a good idea to prevent any straining. Take 2 every night, and also in morning if need be,
Godluck, you are well on the way to recovery,
Cheers Sonia