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Incision for sentinel node excision

HapB
HapB CSN Member Posts: 527 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

Hi. I had lumpectomy and node excision a few days ago. The steristrips came right off the incision when iTook the tape off 48 hrs. later. It swelled at first and today it is flaming red but not swollen. Is this normal?  

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  • peony
    peony CSN Member Posts: 306 Member
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    I had no tape, so I'm not

    I had no tape, so I'm not sure.  I was superglued back together.  It's a day later-- is it better?

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  • HapB
    HapB CSN Member Posts: 527 Member
    #3
    Peony

    hi, thanks for checking in. It was really sore last night but seems to be calming down. I called the nurse line this morning, but no return call yet! I am not a happy camper with them right now. 

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