Post Re-Excision Seroma
Well our first official weekend in Port Macquarie after the recent move here last didn't quite go according to plan. Seems I'm of the lucky ones (again!) who develop a seroma after re-excision surg...
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Thanks for your kind words Lyn & Jane :)
Cath, that awesome birthday cake made my day :) :) thankyou xxxxx
Had my first appointment at the wound clinic today.
The nurse was so helpful. After extracting more fluid from the abscess she showed me how to massage the infected breast to get more puss & fluid out & dress the wound properly at home. Can't believe how much stuff is still coming out of this thing!
Still quite sore but the prescription meds take the edge off the pain quite well.
Have another appointment at the wound clinic tomorrow morning.
Radiation & Medical oncologists have also been in touch regarding appointments for next stage of Treatment.
We've only been here in Port Macquarie for 2 weeks & the speed & level of service provided through the public health system (for myself & my daughters ongoing mental health treatment) has been amazing. Makes me feel more confident we've made the right decision moving here.
Cath, that awesome birthday cake made my day :) :) thankyou xxxxx
Had my first appointment at the wound clinic today.
The nurse was so helpful. After extracting more fluid from the abscess she showed me how to massage the infected breast to get more puss & fluid out & dress the wound properly at home. Can't believe how much stuff is still coming out of this thing!
Still quite sore but the prescription meds take the edge off the pain quite well.
Have another appointment at the wound clinic tomorrow morning.
Radiation & Medical oncologists have also been in touch regarding appointments for next stage of Treatment.
We've only been here in Port Macquarie for 2 weeks & the speed & level of service provided through the public health system (for myself & my daughters ongoing mental health treatment) has been amazing. Makes me feel more confident we've made the right decision moving here.