Someone asked the same question a couple of weeks ago. They had a draining tube And it had been a few months since surgery and they still had not been able to have it removed because there was so much liquid being produced.
Many are small and cause no symptoms, but larger ones can lead to pain, lower extremity swelling, fever, or pressure on organs.
If you are having problems, you should speak to your doctor about having these drained.
thanks I am a year out (RARP) and apparently have had this for a while until it recently became infected and abscessed. I am seeing someone later this week to hopefully have it drained. meanwhile on antibiotics
thanks I am a year out (RARP) and apparently have had this for a while until it recently became infected and abscessed. I am seeing someone later this week to hopefully have it drained. meanwhile on antibiotics
@edinmaryland
Aaaweee , Ed, I am sooo sorry to hear this *sigh. : (((
So not fair !
I will be sending you healing vibes and I am wishing you ultra fast healing and very speedy recovery < 3
@edinmaryland
Aaaweee , Ed, I am sooo sorry to hear this *sigh. : (((
So not fair !
I will be sending you healing vibes and I am wishing you ultra fast healing and very speedy recovery < 3
@edinmaryland I’ve heard from others that this can result from taking too many lymph nodes.
In my case, the opposite occurred as my surgeon only took ONE on each side 😖.
Sloan recommends 8-12 but ‘everyone is different’ and may react accordingly. Good Luck,
Phil
@edinmaryland I’ve heard from others that this can result from taking too many lymph nodes.
In my case, the opposite occurred as my surgeon only took ONE on each side 😖.
Sloan recommends 8-12 but ‘everyone is different’ and may react accordingly. Good Luck,
Phil
@heavyphil
Ya I had a total of 19 taken out and I drained out my side for almost a month. Could even feel a warm sensation felt like squirted down my sides ( but my inside my body.) at times along with trying to recover from have prostate removed also.
thanks heavyphil
when did you have the prostatectomy? How long after did you discover the Lymphocyte?
Did they start with minor drainage and then have to put a catheter in?
I appreciate your feedback
thanks heavyphil
when did you have the prostatectomy? How long after did you discover the Lymphocyte?
Did they start with minor drainage and then have to put a catheter in?
I appreciate your feedback
@edinmaryland Had the op almost 7 yrs ago. Had no lymphocoele since not a lot were removed - only 2.
Your body produces lymphatic fluid and it usually collects in the nodes - like mini reservoirs; but when many are removed, the fluid drains and collects in a single place and forms a big single one.
I would talk to your surgeon if it doesn’t resolve.
Phil
apparently mine is pretty big almost as biog as my bladder. I am seeing a radiological interventionist tomorrow ( this person specializes in draining these. It is just the consult tomorrow although I wish it was the actual procedure.
I am now thinking that the two times I thought I had a hernia ( two months out and again at five months out, that it was likely the lymphocele. Both times, doctors told me they felt the bulge but then when I went to see surgeons they said I did not have a hernia. At least I know what it is now .
I had a bad infection/abscess reaction about two weeks ago fever, chills, sweating headache for 6 straight days before I went to urgent care.
Things seem to have calmed down although it is uncomfortable.
Anway thanks for the info
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Someone asked the same question a couple of weeks ago. They had a draining tube And it had been a few months since surgery and they still had not been able to have it removed because there was so much liquid being produced.
Many are small and cause no symptoms, but larger ones can lead to pain, lower extremity swelling, fever, or pressure on organs.
If you are having problems, you should speak to your doctor about having these drained.
There is a link to the question a person asked about this on January 28th.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/getting-frustrated-jp-drain-day-28/
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Aaaweee , Ed, I am sooo sorry to hear this *sigh. : (((
So not fair !
I will be sending you healing vibes and I am wishing you ultra fast healing and very speedy recovery < 3
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1 Reaction@edinmaryland I’ve heard from others that this can result from taking too many lymph nodes.
In my case, the opposite occurred as my surgeon only took ONE on each side 😖.
Sloan recommends 8-12 but ‘everyone is different’ and may react accordingly. Good Luck,
Phil
@heavyphil
Ya I had a total of 19 taken out and I drained out my side for almost a month. Could even feel a warm sensation felt like squirted down my sides ( but my inside my body.) at times along with trying to recover from have prostate removed also.
thanks heavyphil
when did you have the prostatectomy? How long after did you discover the Lymphocyte?
Did they start with minor drainage and then have to put a catheter in?
I appreciate your feedback
Ed
@edinmaryland Had the op almost 7 yrs ago. Had no lymphocoele since not a lot were removed - only 2.
Your body produces lymphatic fluid and it usually collects in the nodes - like mini reservoirs; but when many are removed, the fluid drains and collects in a single place and forms a big single one.
I would talk to your surgeon if it doesn’t resolve.
Phil
apparently mine is pretty big almost as biog as my bladder. I am seeing a radiological interventionist tomorrow ( this person specializes in draining these. It is just the consult tomorrow although I wish it was the actual procedure.
I am now thinking that the two times I thought I had a hernia ( two months out and again at five months out, that it was likely the lymphocele. Both times, doctors told me they felt the bulge but then when I went to see surgeons they said I did not have a hernia. At least I know what it is now .
I had a bad infection/abscess reaction about two weeks ago fever, chills, sweating headache for 6 straight days before I went to urgent care.
Things seem to have calmed down although it is uncomfortable.
Anway thanks for the info
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