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Jenw
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13 years ago

Leaking from wound site.

HI  would love to talk to anyone, who is like me.

My drainage tubes were pulled out on day 4  (by accident) of my right side only total mastecomy,  so I'm constanley leaking out of a small hole on my scare line. My Surgeon is not concerned & my GP is keeping a close eye on things, my problem is the constance changing of the dressing, I can only wear a AHA bra, I'm 4 weeks post op, how long can this go on for. is anyone out there having a simler problem. I know I should not winge, as a lot of ladies have to be needle out.

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    TonyaM
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    13 years ago
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    Welcome to this network where you will get lots of support and information.I'm glad you found us. That must have been terrible getting a bc diagnosis before Christmas and then having to wait. I didn't get a prosthesis fiitted or be able to wear a proper mastectomy bra until 6 weeks post op. I'm sure the fluid will settle down soon for you.I hope you have a nice break in New Zealand and we will all be here to help you when you return. Hugs and best wishes-Tonya xx

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    Jenw
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    13 years ago
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    Hi Tonya

    Many thanks for your reply, this is my first post, learing so much, I start my Chemo on the 1st of March, as

    we are going to New Zealand to see family, Doctors have confirmed that it is OK, so my last little break before

    things get going, this forum is just so wonderful, I was told on the 7th of Dec that I had cancer, then had to wait because of the Christmas etc, did not have any support so felt in the dark for that period of time, mainly I did not know where to start to look for help, well I'm glad to say things are getting better, So once my chemo starts you will no doubt be seeing more post from me. Asking lots of questions. 

    Jen

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    TonyaM
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    13 years ago
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    So long as it is a clearish fluid draining and not huge amounts and you feel ok with no temperature then it's probably ok.I had to return twice a week to have a seroma drained and that went on for 5 weeks.Just keep an eye on it and record how much is on the dressing and whether it's light blood stained fluid. Obviously bright blood or pus or a high temp is not good-go to dr's in that case. Hope this helps.

                                                   Tonya xx