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Galsal
Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

One the LE side, following my recent surgery, there seems to be a water sac that is getting bigger.  The LT has seen it, she's the one said water sac.  Have a post-op appt Thurs am with PS that I thought of cancelling if the drain hasn't reduced enough to be removed.  Now I'm thinking it would be best to be seen. 

I will say that despite telling them to NOT use the LE side, there was some needle in my wrist when I woke up for the arterial line.  I'm thinking it was used because of the blood clots during surgery that occurred.

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited July 2012

    Galsal, but all means, be seen. Interesting that you had an arterial line: I've only seen them used in ICU settings.

    I'm not getting a good picture of where this water sac is, but I'd definitely have it checked.

    Kira

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  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
    edited July 2012

    Thanks Kira.

    I was in the ICU following surgery.  This was a Diep that was unsuccessful.  My body threw clots each time they connected a flap.  Since we'd planned on my being in ICU at first any way, there wasn't a room for me right away.

    Left breast, outer quadrant - almost fills my palm when cupped around it.

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited August 2012

    Galsal, are you seeing the doctor soon? Because it sounds like it needs an evaluation.

    So was the DIEP successful this time? It sounds like you've been through quite an ordeal.

    Kira

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  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
    edited August 2012

    Yes, have an appt tomorrow for postop followup.  Friend that helps me shower agrees that it's grown half it's size since the drain was removed last Thurs.  Last evening while showering, I touched the washcloth with antibacterial soap on the drain wound (did not rub) and there was a blood speck on the cloth.  After rinsing off, did it again and the same thing happened.  There's no blood showing on the wound nor does it appear to be draining.

    Now I'm quite glad there's an appt tomorrow!  No, the surgery was not sucessful since no flaps could be done.  The tummy tuck portion was performed though so it's still a recovery.

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  • KS1
    KS1 Member Posts: 632
    edited August 2012

    Sounds like a seroma. Does that word ring a bell? Is it in or near your axilla or where a drain was?

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  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
    edited August 2012

    definitely near where that drain was.  don't think it's axilla but not positive since not a medical person.

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  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
    edited August 2012

    Thanks for the good words yesterday, folks.  It's indeed a seroma.  I go back on Tuesday to see how it is and if the final drain can be removed.  If it's unchanged or worse, it will be drained. 

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited August 2012

    Galsal,

    I just saw this thread. I'm so glad you've seen your doctor and know what was happening.  I hope it will resolve by itself so you don't have to have it drained.

    I hope you will be feeling better very soon.  I think you need to get some more Cheesecake Factory cheesecake to cheer you up!  Wink 

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  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
    edited August 2012

    yes, I do Lee!  thanks

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