Fluid buildup after lumpectomy
Hello
I had my lumpectomy on Aug 4th and over the last 2 weeks my breast is quite painful from fluid building up.My surgeon told me that he could put in a drain if I wanted to but that the fluid wo...
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Hi Adrienne
I too had a lumpectomy on 3 August. I had/continue to have fluid build up which is quite uncomfortable. A phone call to the surgeon's office and my lovely breast care nurse sorted the problem. I went in and had some of the fluid drained away which made me a lot more comfortable (instantly - a bit like letting some air out of the tyres!) Apparently this is quite normal after surgery. Slowly the fluid is building up again and the nurse advised that if it becomes uncomfortable then it is possible to drain it again.
Perhaps a call to your breast care nurse may sort the problem for you?
Kayvie