Post radiotherapy mastectomy with instant implant

Diagnosed with breast cancer Local recurrence or new primary diagnosis
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I had the mastectomy surgery with instant implant 2 weeks ago. I am being checked weekly snd next appointment is tomorrow. The pain and discomfort is really bad. Pressure in breast bone and pain in lower breast and near armpit. I’m taking 8 Co codimol s day! Mornings are best but after an hour or so being mobile tbe pain starts. Lying down definitely helps but I can’t stay horizontal!!

I had my first diagnosis 5 years ago with 10 days of radiotherapy and my present surgeon has said there is a 20% chance of complications with this implant but that gives an 80% chance of my body accepting it. But it doesn’t feel like that at the moment. Any advice please from anyone in similar situation.

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Hi, really sorry you’re going through this. It sounds very tough, especially just 2 weeks after surgery. The pain and pressure you’re feeling can happen early on, but it’s definitely worth discussing properly at your appointment tomorrow, especially since you’re needing strong pain relief.

Hopefully it’s just part of healing and things will ease with time. Take it easy and don’t push yourself too much. Hope you get some reassurance tomorrow :white_heart:

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Thankyou so much for your reply.

Wound still not healed so another week of dressing and Pico pump. Also going to try Naproxen with Paracetamol for pain relief.