Lumpectomy

Hi @Blossom1961
Hugs to you. Yes i didnt want a trip to drs unnecessarily. I will keep my eyeon it. Love the special pillow they gave me, its keeping it comfortable. Yes painkillers are getting used
.hang in there xxx
Trikki2 

Hi @Trikki2 I am in the same position. Eleven days post mastectomy and lymph clearance. Extremely sore and swollen. Home nurse sent me to their doctor who pronounced everything normal. They are interested if it is like a balloon but smallish swellings don't seem to excite them. However, if in doubt, get it checked out. It would be nice if we knew this stuff in advance wouldn't it! Get those pain killers out even if you don't want to. Hugs, cause we need it!

@Trikki2  Sorry to hear that!  Hmmmm, sore, yes (my underarm/node removal area  was more sore than the surgery area) but not so sure about the swollen & soft tho!  It sounds like there could be some liquid buildup or possible infection.  

Are you able to make contact with your Breast Care Nurse and/or surgeon - maybe see your GP first up in case you have an infection?  Do you have stitches in the area?

All the best - I hope it settles down for you asap xx