Mastectomy and fluid

Hey...firstly welcome!

i had a mastectomy and node clearance....I did have a drain but when it was removed I had a build up of fluid. It was weird rather than painful. I did wonder if it needed to be drained but told to wait for a while. Sure enough after probably a week or so (sorry can’t remember exactly) it went away. In the meantime if I pushed it, it sounded like I had liquid under my skin....slushing around! 

If it persists I would recontact your clinic...and if you are uncomfortable....persist! I spent way too much time not wanting to be a ‘problem’...be a little bit pushy if you can! 

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Hi

I too had a left side mastcetomy 10 weeks ago with lymph node clearance and had swelling around the arm, about the size of a large egg for at least 4 weeks  it is uncomfortable but it does improve and the swelling will reduce. However I then got an infection  and I had to have antibiotics. After another couple of weeks (week 6) my arm was normal size. The exercising 3 times a day really helps but do take a pain killer 1 hour before if you need too. If you are still concerned contact your breast care nurse. It is early days and will need time

Take care

Linda x