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Drainage am I going crazy?
Hi all i had a mastectomy on right breast and auxiliary clearance three weeks ago Wednesday. First drain out no issues. Second drain removed earlier than should have been as it was sitting on a nerve...
Hi @Lisa_E66 just saw this so a bit late to the convo. Had awful trouble with drains, first one I came home from hospital with fell out, then I got a seroma which had to be drained multiple times including some under ultrasound.Long story, ended up in hospital for 12 days on a drip with cellulitis which was pretty awful. Came home with another drain,turns out it wasn’t draining a pocket of seroma that built up like a Mini volcano and seeped all on its own. Kind of good, surgeon was happy with that but needed home nurses for dressing. It’s been a saga and it seems to be resolving FINALLY now. (Mastectomy was late April)
My advice, keep an eye on it that it doesn’t get infected, ie it turns red and you would have a temperature. Definitely don’t put up with pain and discomfort. Agree that you should ring breast nurse or surgeon or hospital.
I had the same experience as you that the mastectomy was a breeze, came home fine but this has been overwhelming and I have been on tenterhooks ever since. :|
Take care and I hope it sorts out.
Caz xxxxxx
My advice, keep an eye on it that it doesn’t get infected, ie it turns red and you would have a temperature. Definitely don’t put up with pain and discomfort. Agree that you should ring breast nurse or surgeon or hospital.
I had the same experience as you that the mastectomy was a breeze, came home fine but this has been overwhelming and I have been on tenterhooks ever since. :|
Take care and I hope it sorts out.
Caz xxxxxx