Swelling after surgery

It’s probably fine but I’d get it checked. I’ve had similar surgery but just have a big hard lump under my arm but I can feel pains in back and ribs so it’s probably normal to have swelling this far round for some people x

Thank you x

Agree with Hel39, definitely get it checked out, I have had some fluid build up but I also got it checked out, yours sounds more severe than mine though. It probably is nothing but it does sound like it needs liking at xx

Hi, think if it was me I'd seek medical advice now - perhaps call NHS 24 on 111 as the swelling is quite extensive.  They can advise you on the phone.

Thank you all

i am in A&E and they think it might be a bleed or a large collection of fluid. 
Just waiting for blood results. They are giving me antibiotics and I’m booked in for an ultrasound tomorrow then they will possibly drain the fluid. 

Hi Munchkin, you're in the right place and glad you went there.  Hope it gets sorted soon. x

Really pleased you went, hopefully they’ll get you sorted soon and you start to feel a bit better with the antibiotics xx

Thank you

Hi Munchkin, how are you today?

Sorry for the late reply. It’s been a nightmare couple of days. 

I spent 9hrs in A&E on Sunday and they basically sent me home with antibiotics and said I’d need an ultrasound and drain in the week. 

I called the breast team first thing Monday morning and they booked me in today. They drain some of the fluid from under my arm and the pain has really eased. They said it might swell again but it’s good for now x