So post op lumpectomy one week , serous fluid been leaking from stitches, (weakest area) , had boob aspirated two days ago, but seems to have made the leak worse. Prescribed antibiotics and taking.
Yes, I had this about 3 weeks after surgery. Sat watching TV one night and felt it on my clothes after I thought I was healing quite nicely, was a bit of a surprise! I went to MIU as it was a bank holiday weekend so the breast care unit closed and they put some dressings on. Was checked out by on call surgeon next day in A&E who prescribed antibiotics. It was a lot of fluid (sorry, gross!) but they didn’t seem overly concerned. Couple of days later it was aspirated by my surgeon who checked me out and by the end of 5 days antibiotics was all fixed. x
I had leakage and redness 1 week post op, phoned hospital and was admitted for 4 days, it was a nasty infection and I needed to go to theatre to have it cleaned out....luckily it was caught early.
I wouldn't hesitate and get it checked, for peace of mind if nothing else.
