Hi.
I had a mastectomy 8 days ago, had to have a seroma drained after 6 days and can feel fluid beginning to accumulate again.
Any helpful hints? !
Many thanks.
Many thanks for your reply.
The breast care nurse has suggested i wait to see if the fluid drains naturally as i don't have any signs of infection. She explained they don't like to do the needle insertion too frequently.
Thank you.
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