Erica_Shadiac
13 years agoMember
Seroma
During the axillary clearance part of my surgery, lymph nodes were removed from my arm pit. Therefore fluid cannot drain away so easily anymore. I think I was told there is a 60% chance of the develo...
A seroma is really uncomfortable and after my mastectomy I had one on my scarline like a tennis ball.I needed it drained twice a week for 5 weeks and then it stopped.Sometimes a bra will constrict the armpit area and fluid builds up.I used to wear a singlet and a loose shirt for a few weeks post op.Hope it gets sorted out for you tomorrow.
Tonya xx