Bloating after Mastectomy

hi  

I can't say I've come across actually bloating this soon after mastectomy, my only good idea, and feel free to ignore me if I'm wrong but morphine based drugs cause constipation, could this be the cause ?

Carolyn

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Thanks Carolyn, not too bad on the constipation, spoke to nurse today when I got my drain taken out (woo hoo!) and we think its probably the inactivity more than anything else. Back walking tomorrow. :)

6000 steps

and don't forget the arm exercises   : )

Carolyn

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Ha ha, I've been given a 24 hr pass to stop physio so that drain hole heals. But I'm on it like a car bonnet. X

I have just read this post as I had a masectomy 6 months ago and also have bloating which I never expected to have.   I am just wondering how long it does last for.

Thank you

hi

welcome to the online community, sorry you've had to come and find us

I'm not sure but I noticed that I bloat when I eat bread which I didn't do prior to chemo, I also developed allergies to sticking plasters and some hair care products. 

Did you have chemo?

The other possible is that the disruption to the lymphatic system could be at the root of it and stimulating the lymphatic system might help.

Various techniques can be used, body brushing and hot and cold showers etc. I'm not an expert in this but body brushing is relatively harmless, as is alternating the shower control. 

I also try and walk 6000 - 8000 steps per day, getting the circulation going will help to flush out toxins generally. As will drinking water or fluids and eating watery fruits and veggies. 

What have you tried so far ???

Carolyn

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Thank you for your prompt response.   I have only just realised it is bloating and not just my fat tummy.   I have stepped up my walking from zero to 20 minutes per day but need to do more.  I agree about the bread and will eliminate that from my diet plus will try to body brushing.

I did have sentile lymph nodes removed but didnt need any chemo or radiotherapy afterwards so it wont be that causing the problem.   I am looking for an experienced lymphedema massage therapist to try  and also making sure I dont put on any more weight although I am taking Letrozole which doesnt help with dieting.

Many thanks again for your help.

Barbara (Master123)