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Seroma
i am now 10 days post mastectomy . Drains came out after day 7, thank goodness. But now I have a lump under my arm and the scarline looks puckered. So possibly fluid under there too. I had been warne...
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Hi Linda,
Think it may just depend on how much fluid is there as they can take some time to absorb, and if it's bothering you I think it's worth asking the question :-) I had a seroma drained after my mastectomy and although it didn't get it all out what was left did eventually absorb. Similarly after my reconstruction I had a large seroma that swooshed when I moved (bit unnerving!), so it definitely needed draining :-) Hope your appointment goes well and they are able to help you. Best wishes, Jane xx