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Bluemoon
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12 years ago

Bluemoon

Hi , I am the new member of the network . My journey started from finding a lump in my right breast . I have got an ER+ and Her2+ type. I opted for a mastectomy and breast reconstruction (implant), 3 weeks ago . A TCH chemo was scheduled last week , but it had been postponed due to my blood sugar hitched up to 17+  when I was taking the dexamethasone tablet on the day before to prevent the nausea caused by the chemo ,( I am a diabetic) .

Now i am worry that I might have seroma , since the surgery is a bit "tight" . I am worry about infection ,since the chemo will bring my immune system down . The chemo is rescheduled for this thursday (3 days away)

I did not know how to avoid the seroma to build up . I hope anyone out there will help me out .

With appreciation.

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  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    12 years ago

    welcome to our site, the ladies here are awesome, there is always someone that can assist but overall I have found its the unending support that is best.

    I wish you well on your journey, each of us travels a slightly different road but ultimately we want to get to the same destination.....remission!

    Sending you hugs

    Donna

  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    12 years ago

    welcome to our site, the ladies here are awesome, there is always someone that can assist but overall I have found its the unending support that is best.

    I wish you well on your journey, each of us travels a slightly different road but ultimately we want to get to the same destination.....remission!

    Sending you hugs

    Donna

  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    12 years ago

    Big welcome to this network-yes,it all happens so quickly once you find a lump. You don't get much time to get over the shock and then make difficult decisions.After I had a mastectomy,I got a seroma on the scarline which had to be syringed off twice a week for 5 weeks and then it settled down.I don't know if you have fluid collecting under the arm or around the implant?There isn't much you can do about it - it just happens after surgery sometimes.It may need draining off but you should contact your surgeon or breast care nurse tomorrow and get it checked.If it was an infection then you might have a high temp and a red area on the scarline and not feel very well?In anycase,you need it checked before chemo starts.Best wishes and big hug, Tonya xx

  • Bluemoon's avatar
    Bluemoon
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hello Mich

    Thank you for your advice .

    It is a warming welcome to know that I am not alone .

    Within four weeks, the diagnose , the tests , the surgery ...  , everything happened so fast ,  sometimes I felt like loosing of all control of my own body , my normal life .

    Once again , Thank you for your kindness .

    Kindest Regards

      

  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hey Bluemoon

    Welcome to the site hun and sorry you have to be hear.  Glad you found us though.  

    Just to let you know there is a great group on here called breast reconstruction which you could ask to join and there is lots of information on there regarding mastectomy and reconstruction.

    I had a seroma following surgery and still have it.  If you can and are allowed then I would suggest you just gently massage the area when you can but check with your breast team first.  Is it able to be drained at all?

    I hope you are able to find out all the info you need and able to connect with us all here on this site.  There is so much information available to you through various resources you are able to order for free or can read online by just going to the bottom of this page if you haven't already done so.   You can go to the Search tab at top right of page and type in what you would like information about and various previous posts will show up there for you.  You can search, find and join groups in your area or regarding things that relate to your diagnosis such as HER2 and so on so there is so much available to assist you on this site.

    The one main thing will be connecting with other girls/women who have been through or going through what you are going through (yours being slightly different due to diabetes) but the connection is there for you.

    Wishing you all the very best with your ongoing treatment and just know that we are here for you every step of the way.

    Lots of luv, Mich xoxoxoxoxo