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Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 11 1:22pm | Replies (82)
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@babs25

Double here too same - found out abdominal lymphodema could be issue with double mastectomy- and that's what it turned out to be so I was referred to OT who is a certified lymphodema specialist. She started with Lymphatic massage and using a pump and man did it make a difference! I purchased my own garment & pump so I could do it daily at home instead of going in twice a week for treatment. In addition I go to a massage therapist who specializes in Lymphatic massage. My OT said Abdominal lymphodema tends to be overlooked by Dr. I'm glad mine listened - after having several tests to rule out other reasons I was referred & so glad I looked into it.

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drummergirl | @drummergirl | Jan 27 7:56am

I have the same thing. I had massage for lymphedema in my arm and it improved dramatically, but was not aware of it being a possibility in the stomach at the time. Now, I am almost 3 years beyond the inception and wonder if anything can be done. I wonder if you could share specifics on what you purchased to help reduce your stomach? I am also 75 and could lose 5 lbs, but I can’t wear half of my wardrobe because of the size of my stomach.

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