How to Manage Sentinel Node Post Surgery Leakage?
Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to manage post operative fluid leakage from the sentinel node biopsy incision?
Saw my surgeon this week & he said the incision sites were healing well & that the leakage from the Sentinel Node biopsy incision was a normal side effect of the surgery.
The problem is that I haven't found an effective way to cover up the site with a dressing so that it's comfortable & prevent the fluid from leaking everywhere.
My existing underwire bras are useless - uncomfortable & don't sit high enough under the armpit to keep the dressing/ padding in place under the arm. I tried my sports bras but again they sit too low around the side.
So I've been constantly wearing the cotton post surgery bra provided at the hospital - but it's gets soiled quickly & it has stretched. Also tried going to the local bra shop & they had nothing.
Have tried taping padded dressings to the area but once I start moving around (hanging washing etc) the tape pulls & the dressing moves. My breast Nurse suggested using small sanitary pads inside my bra but again because the bras are not high enough around the sides the pads are sticking to my clothes or the inside of my arm!
I look like I'm lactating!
Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated :)
