Where have all the lumps gone?

Great to hear Kim, sounds like you're well on the way to getting some improvement. I found that physios were an absolute godsend in improving my recovery from the various effects of surgery etc. Best wishes, Jane xx

Hi all I saw physio on Friday she was great, my McGarth nurse organised my appointment, it certainly is who you know! She is sure that  I don't have scaring but fluid so I am covered in black tap and have massage & exercises to move it. She also recommended a good fitting sports bra to compress the boob so fluid will not build up again. I am only just wearing a bra again after radio so I can manage this now but if that boob looses any more I will be lopsided. Somethings I feel a bit like Nemo. Wellness to all Kim

Thank you everyone for the advice. I actually do not have scares on the surface the surgeon did a wonderful job of making the incision around my areola so no visible scare. My problem is since radiation the tissue has hardened where the lump was removed. I am massaging. Acupuncture sounds extreme but if it works hey I will give it a go.

best wishes to all

Kim

Hi Kim,

I have been using a silicon gel on my scars called Bepanthen - $20 a tube from Terry Whites and its worked a treat. My surgery was Nov and the scars were raised and lumpy but now smooth. Use the gel twice a day on them, dead easy. Don't know how big or tough your scars are but might be cheaper and easier than going to a physio as long as you don't react to the silicon.

Thanks Jane I will contact them.

all the best Kim

Hi Kim, I didn't have the laser / ultrasound treatment but my physio did carry out dry needling (acupuncture) along my scar lines and despite my scepticism it actually worked immediately to soften the scar tissue. I would imagine the laser treatment would work the same way? You should be able to find a practitioner via the Australian Physiotherapist Assoc website, they have a find a physio function & you can see some of their specialties. Hope you find someone who suits:-)  Best wishes, Jane xx

Kim I haven't been to a breast physio but I too have been using Bio-Oil since my lumpectomy in October and please with results.

Chriss

Hi Kim

I saw a breast physio who recommended using Bio-Oil.  I have since gone to a masseur who works on the scarring.  In between the three-weekly visits I massage along, around and across the scar in a circular motion - using Bio-Oil.

Hope this helps.

Regards   Summer  :-)