Chronic Seroma anyone?

Nancy~ Before the capsulectomy you could kinda tell where my breast was if that made sense afterwards I was bunched at the top and flat on the lower side of my scar.  It was not a nice look at all.  It had not hardened yet but I think it would have if I had not had the fluid removed. 

My issue was a bit different so I am not sure if this may help.

I had a chronic seroma for over 4 months after bilat mastcetomy with flap reconstruction. It was near my incision in my leg but my incision was closed and it never weaped ,nor was it infected. I had it drained twice but it kept filling up. It was hard like a golf ball , pocket of clear fluid.

the start of 2010, I went on high protein, higher fat, and low carb diet. Within 3 days the seroma dissipated and has yet to return. I am certain the low carb diet allowed for my body to get rid of extra fluid.....after the area was sore to the touch .

ACH! Low carbs? Don't think I can do it for long, lol. Happy, you said you saw results in 3 days. How much longer did you continue the diet?

I had liposuction procedure done 10 months ago, and my lower abdomen still swells during the day not as much when I just wake up but doesn't take long for it happen as soon as I stand up. It is very frustrating. I'm depressed ;( My doctor wont help me.I google online and some doctor respond  as chronic seroma.... With all the experience you gilrs went through how do I know if is chronic seroma? Which exam should I do? I truly need help!!!! Thanks everyone

It has been a while since I posted. I had preventative bi-lat MX on June 28, 2010. I had 4 months of draining seromas both sides, hospitalised for Cellulitis, 18 courses of antibiotics and it finally all cleared up. I had horrible hard 2cm deep crevices from where the fluid had all hardened and battle like there is no tomorrow with LE in both arms and trunk. SO, I saw the PS who said it woud be ok to go ahead with the expander recon on 17 Nov, 2010. I had the surgery and all went so well. He revised my scars and took out some necrosis pockets and all seemed to be ok. Well low and behold here we are 14 days later and my old friend Stinking Seroma has attacked the right side of my chest yet again. I called the PS and he said come in. His nurse was a witch, no bedside manner and she took off the dressings and binned them before the surgeon came in. When he came in she had cleaned it all and said there was no ooze. She lied there was ooze on the left one and guess what today there is ooze on both of the dressings. So anyways PS said it can be tricky draining seromas and he would rather just go ahead with next weeks fill and push the fluid out. I have been to hell and back with infection and LE and hospital stays and antibiotics and i am petrified of more surgery and  losing my TE. I did not feel comfortable with that nurse either and just worry. The swelling has gotten painful and I am concerned. I have put a call into his rooms. It is not hot, and not red and I am on antibiotics and have been since surgery.

Has anyone not had seromas drained and had success with expanders? I am not feeling confident. I have no insurance, and am having this recon with a private surgeon as a public patient. I just pray to god that this turns out well. I am trying to not use my arms and am really resting like he says. Any other tips would be great ! Kell

Help - I am confused about seromas and the drain. My daughter has had fluid removed with a needle twice and still has the surgical drain in  - now on third week. Are these tow things the same of id the seroma only in the breast cavity where the tumors were removed?

Also, I need information from any of you who had a recurrance - what was your initial dx and tx recommendations? Did you follow the doctors recommendations? My daughter is resisting the mastectomy after the lumectomy found two tumors, actually three - one was small and very close to the first 1.3cm. Margins were not clean. She is HER2+++, ER and PR +. Thanks to all of you for posting.

I have not had radiation and my seroma was in my leg but I swear the low carb diet got rid of it in like 4 days after having it for 4 months -drained three times. Sugar and carbs make you hold on to extra fluid (bloating) . Have you tried low carb not high protein for at least a week?

 good luck.

Is anyone else dealing with repeated seromas? I just had my 4th removed by my plastic surgeon. I still have tissue expanders in, because I needed unexpected chemo, but I'm worried that this whole seroma problem will continue when my TEs are exchanged with implants. The amount of fluid she's getting out is kind of alarming. Would appreciate any info.... Thanks!