Cancer and Chronic Illness

Hi Tiswasis..Fortunately I do not suffer from a chronic illness like your  but I do know how you feel with the lymph fluid build up. I am 3 weeks post mastectomy on left side..I was at a& e getting fluid drained on April 1st  the yesterday had my follow up where he drained 2 litres of lymph fluid ,I too,like you looked huge!! And it was very uncomfortable and sore. It's already starting to build up again.  He's seeing me Wednesday to check it, but if it keeps happening he said he may have to take ne in and do another operation to stitch the pocket up to stop the fluid gravitating to that spot only. Oh the joys! I do hope someone is able to help you and answer your question. Take care and good luck xxxx

Thank you for responding.  It actually hurts so much more too because it almost feels as though the swellings are pulling at the wound.  I went in with 2 breasts and came out with 3, one under each arm and one across my chest !
I hope you don't have to go back in but at the moment, anything that works eh??
Best of wishes xx

Luckily enough I retired early so thankfully one less worry! Now I'm just waiting to oncologist about starting chemotherapy then radiotherapy..lots of exciting stuff to look forward to this year! I can only imagine how painful it must be for you, My one side is hurting enough so I can't imagine the pain from 2! You poor thing! Sending gentle hugs your way ️