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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 28 9:33am | Replies (257)
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@carolva

Hi Myoga!
Thank you for your info.
No i don’t have a hematoma. So sorry to hear you do. I would think it should heal well soon.
Now my issue is swelling on Rt side where Sentinal node came from. It is going from back to front
I hope it’s not lymphedema. Went to PT today & she worked on it & said she doesn’t know yet if it is.

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myoga | @myoga | Mar 20 9:46pm

I think it’s too early to tell. I still have swelling under the armpit and the iron bra sensation has not completely gone. The PT didn’t think it lymphedema. You’ll see a big improvement after 4 weeks. It’s the hematoma that messes up my healing time. My sister had the surgery last year. She was sailing through, no pain, no iron bra, just a small restriction in motion that she needed to stretch to get rid of it. A good doctor makes a big difference. You will heal well and resume your favorite activities soon. Best.

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lucylocket | @lucylocket | Mar 23 6:10pm

I had mastectomy in October 2024. About 6 weeks ago I was still having lots of discomfort and swelling underarm and under side of upper arm. Finally got my NP to realize something wasn’t right so she sent me to a lymphedema clinic. The lady there was super kind and taught me how to massage the area of arm. After a week and a half I am better and optimistic that it will improve even
More ! I also wear a compression bra now which also helps !

Good luck to you in your journey. 🙏

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