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@drummergirl

I had a double mastectomy and developed one under my left arm, where three lymph nodes were removed. Had it aspirated in my surgeons office numerous times, but kept coming back. When I transferred my care to Mayo, I was able to have it drained. They leave surgical drain tubes in until there is very little fluid left and then the drains are removed. It never came back. Hope you find your solution. Not everyone needs a drain.

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Thank you! That is very good to know.
I am hoping to have it drained once and be done with it, but it’s really giving me problems right now so I’m not sure it will be that simple.
With me, nothing ever seems to be simple, Lol!
Thanks again for your response.