Hi there,
I am almost 4 months post double mastectomy and implant reconstruction. I didn’t need any further treatment thankfully, as it was caught early, so I am very grateful for that.
However, I have persistent swelling and soreness on my affected side down the side or flank. This side also had sentinel lymph node biopsy. I am attempting MLD massage, but not sure if lymphatic issues are what is going on… I am also having to have revision surgery on that side in the near future, as the implant capsule has formed a tight, distorted shape that is swollen, hard and sore, and my plastic surgeon says it will not resolve itself. He says it will only get worse if he doesn’t intervene to remove scar tissue and probably replace the implant. This may or may not be related to the swelling I am having.
I am waiting to see the breast surgeon and breast care nurse, and am going to see a lymphoedema massage specialist, so will hopefully get a better idea of what is going on. But I do find that I get fobbed off a little and told its very early days etc.
I am just wondering if anyone else has had anything similar?
And if so did it resolve or is it something I will need to get used to and accept as part of my new normal?
Thanks so much,
Poppyc1
