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Rrobin0200
Rrobin0200 Member Posts: 433
edited September 2018 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

How long does it take for swelling to subside after a bilateral mastectomy? My left breast has a bit of swelling. Nothing too significant, but I can still feel a slight difference. I had my surgery last March, 2017. There’s a small area of firmness on that breast... my BS is not concerned; I Made her do an u/s on me to be safe. She indicated it was just swelling.... but almost a year and a half post? This was the breast with DCIS in it

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  • Trishyla
    Trishyla Member Posts: 1,005
    edited September 2018

    Sounds like you might have truncal lymphedema. You may want to ask for a referral to a lymphedema specialist. They can help you with massage and compression garments should you need them. I have truncal lymphedema and seeing a qualified therapist made a world of difference.

    Good luck.

    Trish

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  • Rrobin0200
    Rrobin0200 Member Posts: 433
    edited September 2018

    hmmm... you know I didn’t even think of that! Thanks Trish!

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  • joy2
    joy2 Member Posts: 43
    edited September 2018

    Hello Robin0200! I have the swelling on my both breast, sometimes there is not any swelling. I had my surgery April 25th 2018 and i thought that the swelling should not be anymore. On the 11th of September i have follow up with my PS and I'll ask him. You have longer time then me post surgery and still have that problem. Let me know please if you find out anything. Thank you

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  • Rrobin0200
    Rrobin0200 Member Posts: 433
    edited September 2018

    thank you! Will do.. and best of luck on Tuesday. Let me know.

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