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PaulaN's avatar
PaulaN
Member
10 years ago

Pain after surgery

I had my lumpectomy on the 3rd March.  After my surgery there was some pain & a little swelling.  But now 20 days post surgery Im actually getting more pain & swelling & this dragging feeling much like I expected to get straight after surgery. The swelling has gotten quite a bit more in the last couple of days.  Any suggestions.

Paula

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3 Replies

  • InkPetal's avatar
    InkPetal
    Member
    10 years ago

    It sounds like fluid build-up, you may have to see your surgeon to get it drained. Definitely with Tracy on this one, take it to medical staff ASAP.

  • PaulaN's avatar
    PaulaN
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Tracy yes I had good axilliary clearance.  I am seeing Rad Onc tomorrow so will get it checked out while Im there.  Also the wound from where they took the lymph nodes is a bit infected at one end, my GP has put me on antibiotics but will get them to check that while I'm there too

    Paua

  • ScorpionQueen's avatar
    ScorpionQueen
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Paula,

    I had swelling and pain for quite a while after the surgery, and then i had another surgery in top two weeks later! The pain increase was mainly due to the nerve endings re awakening, there was no heat or redness...BUT I saw my Dr or called my BCN when I was concerned just to get peace of mind. 

    Did you have axilliary clearance? Are you doing the exercises for post op? They help get everything moving and draining...

    I suggest you raise these concerns with your Dr of BCN, you can never be to careful!

    Best wishes

    - Tracy

    Xx