Hi. I would like to chat to anyone who has the above problem. I have one and am getting frustrated about the lack on information about it. Any help gratefully received.
Trishjune
I had a seroma following my bc surgery, it felt like I had a golf ball under my arm. When I spoke to my breast care nurse about it, she asked if it was bearable to which I replied yes, as they like, where possible, to let it disperse on its own. You can have it drained if it is causing you a problem. If you are concerned I would give your breast care nurse a call and discuss it with you, she might ask you to come in so that she can have a look at it.
Mine started dispersing a couple of weeks after surgery and was completely gone 6 weeks later.
Hope this has been of help
Hi Trishjune
I soo hope you’ve had your seroma drained by now.
I’m somewhat late reading your post. I had them following both my mastectomies, both appeared approx a week later. Need to be drained, as otherwise they can delay healing in the tissues beneath. But, yes, they can resolve themselves, but that can be a long time eventually! xxx
Hi there,
I had my mastectomy on 27 June 2019. I developed a seroma a week or so after the drain was removed. Middle of July it became so uncomfortable so called the breast clinic and had appointment with consultant. He drained it and they took away 750 ml so three quarters of a litre!!! No wonder I was uncomfortable. Anyhow I am still getting it drained. Last Friday was the 12th time. It is getting smaller thankfully and last Friday was just over 200 ml. The only thing is the fluid is building up in a smaller area which is also quite uncomfortable. Now I know it will eventually go away it’s just going to take it’s time.