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Pain after a Lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy
Hi all, My surgery was 11days ago, I had my drain removed 6 days after surgery. At first it was the drain giving me pain and my boob was very numb. Once the drain was removed I thought at last I’d g...
Hi Kelle, I am fortunate to have no numbness post surgery but yes very sensitive still. (Surgery was July3rd)
Not getting answers from medicos is frustrating. The wound under my arm wasn’t healing properly. It took me 3 appointments, all different doctors, until I politely but firmly asked to see my actual surgeon about it and low and behold.....there was still an undissolved stitch hanging around! Anyway, I guess my point is , if something doesn’t feel right, just keep asking as kmakm suggested. I know that’s not easy, I really do. As brilliant as all these specialists are( and I am very thankful they exist), they do need reminding sometimes that every patient is different! We all have such very different and personal needs. Best wishes Kelle! Go with your gut! Xxx
Not getting answers from medicos is frustrating. The wound under my arm wasn’t healing properly. It took me 3 appointments, all different doctors, until I politely but firmly asked to see my actual surgeon about it and low and behold.....there was still an undissolved stitch hanging around! Anyway, I guess my point is , if something doesn’t feel right, just keep asking as kmakm suggested. I know that’s not easy, I really do. As brilliant as all these specialists are( and I am very thankful they exist), they do need reminding sometimes that every patient is different! We all have such very different and personal needs. Best wishes Kelle! Go with your gut! Xxx