post mastectomy question
It is wonderful to have so many who have been here before me (not wonderful to have bc) to answer my many questions.
Thanks so much,
El
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I hadtaleena said:El... I didn't have a
El... I didn't have a mastectomy...so I'm no help, but I do agree with Linda, you should probably give your doctors office a call... Thinking of you...
With Gentle Hugs,
~T
I had a double mastectomy in February and I never had your symptoms so I would call your doctor.
Margo0 -
Lymphodema
El,
Sounds to me like it could be lymphodema - but don't worry. Talk to your doctors and explain your symptoms. They should be able to set you up with a physical therapist who can help (make sure they have had training in lymphodema treatments).
I have mild lymphodema from my bilateral but it has gotten better since my surgery in August. You need to be careful that you don't try to lift things that are too heavy or it could make the swelling worse for a day or two. I have a compression glove that I wear but some people end up with compression sleeves depending on when and where they experience the swelling.
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I hope you called yourWolfi said:Lymphodema
El,
Sounds to me like it could be lymphodema - but don't worry. Talk to your doctors and explain your symptoms. They should be able to set you up with a physical therapist who can help (make sure they have had training in lymphodema treatments).
I have mild lymphodema from my bilateral but it has gotten better since my surgery in August. You need to be careful that you don't try to lift things that are too heavy or it could make the swelling worse for a day or two. I have a compression glove that I wear but some people end up with compression sleeves depending on when and where they experience the swelling.
Good luck!
I hope you called your doctor and he could help you. I never had a mastectomy, so, I didn't have these symptoms.
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I am sorry El that you are
I am sorry El that you are having these problems. Did you call your doctor? What did he say?0 -
jerksurvivorbc09 said:I am sorry El that you are
I am sorry El that you are having these problems. Did you call your doctor? What did he say?
I did call the Dr--got his nurse (who I already didn't have a good experience with). She basically said I would have all kinds of different swelling and painful areas and to expect it. Since then, the hand swelling is gone and I've developed HUGE swelling (picture baseballs under your skin)under my arms and my breast area is swollen and hard. I pushed the Dr and saw him Saturday am---he said it was totally expected and normal. Why didn't he warn me? And why haven't I heard that anywhere else? Needless to say I am not too happy with the plastic surgeon lately. I can't wait to see my breast surgeon on Wed am---I feel like I need a reality check.
Thanks everybody for your responses!!!!
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Hi E -ms_independent said:jerk
I did call the Dr--got his nurse (who I already didn't have a good experience with). She basically said I would have all kinds of different swelling and painful areas and to expect it. Since then, the hand swelling is gone and I've developed HUGE swelling (picture baseballs under your skin)under my arms and my breast area is swollen and hard. I pushed the Dr and saw him Saturday am---he said it was totally expected and normal. Why didn't he warn me? And why haven't I heard that anywhere else? Needless to say I am not too happy with the plastic surgeon lately. I can't wait to see my breast surgeon on Wed am---I feel like I need a reality check.
Thanks everybody for your responses!!!!
El
I had a double on Dec
Hi E -
I had a double on Dec 5 but no swelling issues... my issue is the dead tissue that has to be removed on the 23rd. I agree with you whole heartedly about the docs and the people that work for them. I expressed the opinion that I learn more on this site than I do from my doctors on another board...
In specific, I told both my surgeons that we had a family vacation planned for Jan 20 in Florida and that we would be flying.. specifically asked about lymphadema issues, both said it would not be a problem. Then I read on these boards that you have to wear a compression sleeve even if you had only one node removed.. rather surprised to read that. So, when I go tomorrow I will ask again. I don't wait to get on a plane and end up in a hospital in Florida..
I hope you feel better soon.... I'll be thinking of you..
Dot0
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