Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice.
I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal a week ago. I still have the dressing on, and I was told not to touch it until my two-week follow-up appointment. I’m also unable to shower, as I can’t get the area wet. I’ve been using wet wipes or a damp cloth to clean around the area instead.
Overall, I’m feeling a bit better each day, and I haven’t noticed any swelling. However, I’ve seen a small amount of discharge on one side of the dressing, under my armpit—I’m not sure if it was there before. What’s worrying me is the unpleasant smell.
I’m not sure if this is normal or if I should contact my breast care nurses. Any advice would be appreciated.
