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Fluid retention post mastectomy

Machowe2x
Machowe2x CSN Member Posts: 2 *
edited September 2022 in Breast Cancer #1

I am having difficulty getting rid of fluid 3 months post surgery. Binding just flattens the fluid. Any good ideas or will it just take many more months to disappear?

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  • firstflight
    firstflight CSN Member Posts: 3 Member
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    I’m not a medical person, just my own experience with mild fluid retention: physical activity, dry brushing (ex: with a shower brush) arms and legs towards your torso to help your body remove fluid, elevate your legs when resting, limit sodium (read labels) and when possible carbs as they help retain fluid too. Compression socks - I’ve never used but read it can help. I hope this provides you some relief.

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