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Jodraper27
Member
4 years ago

Dressings changed... more bruising

Good morning 

How are you all doing? 

I'm two weeks post surgery. Double mastectomy with 17 lymph nodes cleared (the blue dye didn't work).

I got the 'all clear' on Thursday - cancer all removed (very small) and none in the lymph nodes. Yay! Woo hoo!

Feel awesome about that!

I had my dressings changed and now feel really sore again. I had a fainting episode in hospital and they think I might have busted a blood vessel. My right side was black and blue!

I've got a new bruise on the right and it's even more swollen but in a larger area. I didn't have a drain that side.

It feels like I have a squishy lump from my neck to the bottom of my ribs!

Anyone else felt like this?

Jo xx
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  • Cath62's avatar
    Cath62
    Member
    4 years ago
    Hi @Jodraper27

    I have not experienced that but maybe give you dr a call or breast care nurse to see what they say.
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    4 years ago
    Wooho!!  Great news @Jodraper27.   Except for the fainting & the bruising!   :(     

    I am so sorry this has happened to you xx  Can you give your Breast Care Nurse a bell - or drop in on your GP?  it could be a seroma - but that sounds a tad 'big' & should really be checked out.  Small ones usually self absorb - but bigger ones may need draining. 

    Have you taken any pics of both sides?  Might be an idea, to keep a track of the size & shape.

    take care & I hope it gets sorted soon xx