Video chat with a U.S. board-certified doctor 24/7 in less than one minute for common issues such as: colds and coughs, stomach symptoms, bladder infections, rashes, and more. I wondered also if it is because of being on the AI killing off all estrogen if that was having an effect. Checklist for recovery after mastectomy. How are you doing? Gone up several sizes despite losing weight. Now I look like Im six months pregnant. Because of this, you may want to ask a loved one to help you out with some of your day-to-day activities as you recover. With any surgery there may be side effects that you were unaware of. Then revision surgery on August 3rd. This is such a common problem after a mastectomy that I would think doctors would admit that it is a problem and address it. However, for some individuals, it may take months. Connection & Conversation: Open for the holidays. This was my second bout of cancer, as I had a lumpectomy the previous year. I've lost 2 inches off each thigh and can't keep my trousers up, but my upper tummy just stays distended. Please contact your surgeon or breast nurse. I was stage 1", "Hello @almostoutofthewoods and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Have a lovely Sunday and again thanks for your reply. An abdominal CT was normal. Give yourself patience and space to recover. No swelling in my extremities. There are several reasons why constipation may occur after a hysterectomy, including pain medication, a sedentary lifestyle, and a lack of fiber in the diet. Melatonin and Breast Cancer: Is it Safe and Can it Help? Thank you, @carr. (2018). I have no answer but mine was a seroma and had to be surgically remove as it was left so long. I am so thankful you found a therapist who has helped you. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322525. Connect with thousands of patients and caregivers for support, practical information, and answers. My care team says they have never seen this but obviously others have had it. Then revision surgery on August 3rd. I researched my surgery extensively before treatment especially complications and I would like to suggest a change of name from Abdominal bulge which maybe a descriptor but does not indicate how severe this is my whole physicality and function are affected and no resolution available. GP has suggested that it is related to my surgery ( I wasn't like this prior) and to get the area scanned. The CT scan revealed nothing untoward, except that my abdominal wall is minus muscle that was used for boob reconstruction. Also, try walking to help. Chronic pain after mastectomy happens due to nerve damage. I asked her what if I had no arms and she said I was carrying things too far. , Well my results turned out different I went for a colonoscopy and an endoscopy today and my doctor said that I could possibly have a hiatal hernia I will be able to confirm it Monday because I'm having a CT scan with contrast and they're supposed to let me know something but so far that's what they say my bump is I pray everybody figures out what theirs is. dog_lover Member Posts: 8. I just wondered if any type of external support item could be worn, thinking some sort of part body stocking, or the fabric used for support tights etc. Its important to stick to your recovery plan. I think you must consult a doctor on this as they can suggest you something after propec checkups and test reports. Can you get breast cancer after mastectomy. Your lymph nodes help filter out harmful substances. Mastectomy: Your operation explained. My surgeon advised against more ops as he felt It could cause more probs down the line He also said we are just seeing the true complications of TRAM surgery. I do not get my blood drawn at the cancer center nor the hospital associated with it. If the mastectomy also took lymph nodes out of the armpit, the arm will always have a tendency to swell. Watch out for a fever, swelling, redness, and added pain. Oooh! Hi, I'm new here and have been too busy to consistantly lurk! FYI @almostoutofthewoods. I am large busted and the gravity pulls it down. This may be 2 weeks or longer. My seroma was only found after I had a full body scan when a primary was found in my second breast. Recovery from a mastectomy typically takes several weeks. Follow your instincts and if your doctor isn't responsive enough, keep looking for one who will attend to your health needs. Its frustrating that doctors dont take lymphedema more seriously, but I guess theyre just focused on ridding us of the cancer. @almostoutofthewoods There are different lymphedema pads called "swell spots" that are quite helpful. I had bilateral mastectomy last week, November 3, 2021. Hello. I can't put the link. If you have breast reconstruction during the same surgery, you may have a longer hospital stay, up to a week. All Rights Reserved. I had a drain in on either side and developed a couple of Seroma. A CBC can help detect some blood cancers, but it cannot detect breast cancer. Lots of swelling but few if any, caused by pedicle tram recon. I have not had lymphedema per se, but twice now have experienced axillary web syndrome or cording and cannot express to you how important the exercises are. All the best to you. I then researched seroma after abdominal surgery and I found its a fairly common side effect. It's handy to rest things on, I guess! Last Thursday, I had a Simple Mastectomy . It's called MLD, or manual lymphatic drainage. It's not caused by gas, which most of the suggestions are referring to. For these, please consult a doctor (virtually or in person). For potential or actual medical emergencies, immediately call 911 or your local emergency service. This includes scrubbing, pulling, or pushing. YES, we discussed loss of feeling and sensation in my breasts and armpits. "Surprised how many women are experiencing abdominal bloating. Protect your fingers from needle pricks and sharp objects. About a month after the August surgery my belly became hard and bloated. @aiden727 Thank you Carr for the valuable information. Can a Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Be Performed at the Same Time? Its most often felt in the areas of the chest wall, armpit, or arm. This can happen if you have a more extensive procedure, such as a radical mastectomy or if you have breast reconstruction during your mastectomy. Sooo frustrating. I never had trouble doing that either before all this. I am on Cefadroxil, which does make me nauseous if I take it on an empty stomach. Complete your request online or contact us by phone. Connect with thousands of patients and caregivers for support, practical information, and answers. My seroma was only diagnosed after a scan. This feeling is due to nerve damage that can happen during the surgery. Be sure if you go to a physical therapist that you confirm that they have been trained in lymphatic massage. I already use compression camisole and do the lymphatic drainage, but the belly is annoying. Funny how simple but just needed to hear someone else say go get it checked!, Why would you not wont to go back to your doctor?It could be a seroma. I did not know about this. (2020). Another time I got a call from a nurse in my doctors office about adding patient requests blood be drawn from the foot because of breast cancer. The nurse made a comment about good luck with that (my words). An abdominal CT was normal. This feels different like an unusual fluid retention in the belly region. However, some people may have a longer recovery period. Abdominal swelling may have multiple causes as listed by Bookish. Dressings. It was frustrating. When you open up your body, youre leaving yourself exposed. Yes, on a rare occasion I have gas, but that isn't the problem, since it always stays the same even when I have gas and I take care of that problem. Thank you for the information and I will be asking my doctor about it cuz I go on Monday and I will make sure that I talk to her and see what I need to do to alleviate this symptom that they didn't tell me I would have thank you again so much and I'll be praying that anybody that read this do same and be rid of it for once and for all. After you wake up from the anesthesia, you may notice that you have: Youll be given pain medication to help ease discomfort. All Rights Reserved. I already use compression camisole and do the lymphatic drainage, but the belly is annoying. Go to the Breast Cancer Support Group. So, any treatment, or have they just said that it will go on its own eventually? Do I now walk around in constant discomfort, looking 4 months pregnant? We are always here for you. I feel so relieved knowing what this is and how to take care of it. Some individuals may develop chronic pain following a mastectomy. Well discuss how long recovery takes, what mastectomy pain is like, and when you can typically return to daily activities. I am glad you are paying attention to your body. ", "I am a year out of a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and seem to have". Your surgeon can give you a more specific timeline for how long your recovery period may last. When you leave the hospital, youll receive information about your recovery at home. Most surgeons seem to feel that the area settles more quickly if it is left to absorb into the surrounding tissues naturally. If you feel tightness across your incision or chest, start with smaller circles. Connection & Conversation: Open for the holidays. Take your time, but dont ignore the muscles. These same lymph nodes that drain the breast can also b A mastectomy bra is usually fitted by a lady who is a trained specialist and is able to measure each patient and determine their size and options. Chronic pain after mastectomy happens due to nerve damage. They suggest using an abdominal binder and more importantly going to a physical therapist trained in lymphatic massage. You have had a double mx but don't say you have been reconstructed, so no tummy interference. The maximal effect i Dr. Susan Rhoads and another doctor agree. She was happy with everything. I have not had reconstruction yet and it has been a year. These include redness, pain, heat, increased swelling, or fever. I hear you. Take care, Lola. The content on this site is for informational purposes only. Your tissue has been injured due to the stretching and cutting during surgery. Then she went out and got me fruits and a big salad to push the greens. My prophylactic, bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstructionwith implants, has developed severe swelling on left side. i have a huge swelling around my implant breast (mascetomy surgery) and i pulled myself at work. Is there anyway to tell if this is a hematoma orsomething other than normal -without going back to the doctor? Sometimes the fluid can build up again after being drained. I had surgery Feb. 27, 2019 and had abdominal swelling. I don't know what she's gonna say about it. What are the side-effects they need to be aware of? I am not fat just looks like a have a basketball under my shirt. Pain management in breast surgery: Recommendations of a multidisciplinary expert panel the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Anyone seeing me would assume that I am six months pregnant. I don't suppose that this has helped you a lot but I hope it has maybe pointed you in a direction that will help you to find a way out yourself. A mastectomy is a type of surgery that removes the entire breast. Frustrating trying to buy clothes that dont make me look pregnant. I'm afraid that I've turned a bit psycho since my diagnosis and was fairly sure my bulge was either pancreatic or peritoneal cancer tumours. Educational text answers on HealthTap are not intended for individual diagnosis, treatment or prescription. Youll also be given a leaflet that has written and visual descriptions of these exercises. You should be off narcotic pain medication before driving again. I really hope you find it! No chemo or radiation. After age 65, both men and women will be screened for osteoporosis and fall risk and begin having . After the surgery, gravity may cause the fluids . All rights reserved. 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