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Post mastectomy help
I had left mastectomy two weeks ago and everything seems to be going well except I have seroma (swelling around scar) Hope that’s right and the dr is regularly draining fluid. My chest is really tight...
Called my wonderful breast care nurse & she set me straight. The swelling was most likely to be stopping me from taking deep breaths & lying down all night would’ve made things worse. I got into see my breast surgeon late that afternoon & she drained loads of fluid from my chest & underarm. The relief was immediate & I’ve felt so much better all day today. She’s going to see me twice a week from now on to keep on top of the swelling. Thanks for your responses xx