Hi, I had a mastectomy and node clearance in the armpit today, done as day surgery 7 days ago.
I had 2 drains which were removed 2 days ago by district nurses. I was still losing between 100ml - 200ml per drain each day but was told they must come put on day 5 regardless.
I've had minimal seepage since drain removal. It's been spotting at most. Last night I noticed that I've got fluid retention building up around the breast that was removed amd also in the armpit and side of torso. It looks like I've got a cleavage because of the swelling. I'm not due my clinic check up until around 2 weeks post-op.
I have read that Seroma is normal and can be absorbed back into the body? I'm just very aware I'm lacking lymph nodes to filter the fluids. Is there a certain level of swelling that's normal or a certain level/signs to get worried about?
I'd phone my Macmillan nurse but she never answers or responds. The district nurses have finished visiting now but they told me they didn't know.
Hope you got sorted today Dolly_DD
