Surgery after SNB

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mawhinney
mawhinney Member Posts: 1,377
edited February 2015 in Lymphedema

7 years ago I had a mx & SNB & reconstruction on my left side. Concerned about possibly developing lymphedema, I have been insistent that any needles, bp cuffs etc be placed on my right side. I may need surgery on my right shoulder so I am wondering if I will develope lymphedemia if they place any needles, monitors etc on my LEFT side.

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  • Jennie93
    Jennie93 Member Posts: 1,018
    edited February 2015

    I'm no expert, but I also had MX & SNB on the left side only. I was told that it was perfectly fine to do anything to the right side, have had all blood draws, shots, BPs, etc. plus 6x chemo in the right arm, no worries.

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