Hi everybody
It is a week since my masectomy and snb this morning I am feeling very sore, worse than it was originally, all feels swollen and under my arm feels like I have a ball with needles in it. is this normal, my dressing comes off on weds and that is also when I get my results. (cant see any swelling) Also I seem to suffering from what I can only describe as phantom nipple itching I have an itch approx where nipple would have been, all the family think this is hilarious, but I find it really strange has anyone else had this problem
Sweetheart
Hi Sweetheart - I had my surgery 4 weeks ago now - mastectomy and recon from back with implant. At first I wasn’t in a lot of pain or dicomfort - it all felt numb but then started gradually getting back to life and felt sore and swollen before it got better. I think this is normal. Under my arm felt very bruised like painful pins and needles - I was told this was nerve damage - but it has nearly gone now and just feel a bit tight all over. I think if you are worried at all give your bcnurse a call - they are normally great at knowing what is normal and what isn’t.
I haven’t had an itch where the nipple was but get a really weird sensation whenever I drink anything hot or cold - feels like it is all trickling down my skin where the boob used to be - really weird?!?
Good luck for Wednesday - I always find I can’t look when the dressing comes off and prefer to look when on my own. Good news is I think you can shower once the dressings are off - don’t take my word for it though check with your nurse!!!
Take care
Sarah x x x
Hi Sarah
Thanks for your comments. I havent had anything like that when drinking, but the rest fits perfectly. I am allowed to shower withmy dressing on as its a huge waterproof one, and transparent so I can see whats going on underneath it. Shall be glad to get rid of it on weds and keeping my fingers crossed for good results.
Thabks again
Heather