Majo

My surgery was very similar to Socoda - first drain in my side was out 4 days post op and I went home with the second one in the centre of my chest just below bra line.  The output was pretty consistent at about 50mls per day but the fluid was fairly light.  I had that drain in for 8 days all up (4 days in hospital, 4 at home).  I had a little bit of swelling under my arm and around the ribs, but being so numb it felt like I was holding a tennis ball under my arm!  No additional drainage needed.  I was really diligent in keeping up my physic exercises as I was told this will help reduce fluid retention.  I am now almost 4 months post op and all the swelling has been gone for some time.  I still feel a little bruised around the ribs on my side when I push hard and there is the occasional objection from my pec muscle to having an implant under it!  My little half moon pillow was great for holding under my arm - all those stinging nerves for the first few weeks.  Are you still doing OK and sleeping better now?  Jane xx