I had a mastectomy & muscle sparing TRAM just over 10 weeks ago & have recovered well.
A couple of weeks ago I noticed some bruising to the left hand side of my foob (I had the right one done) & a small scab. Not near flap - that’s OK. I went to see the ps & he gave me some dressings & said to come back in 2 weeks unless it got worse. I didn’t have an appointment letter so rang as the scab is now bigger (has dried & dropped off & reformed) & saw the other senior registrar yesterday (knows my case better) & he wasn’t that concerned by scab & bruising, skin on that side not as good as rest of breast but he thought it was way harder than the previous time I’d seen him (19/10) so he sent me for a blood test to rule out any infection & sending me for ultrasound as he thinks it could be fat necrosis. He wasn’t too concerned (I’m back in just over 2 weeks as they run clinics in 2 hospitals & the Thursday one is nearer) It feels a bit bruised & slightly swollen today.
I just wondered if anyone has had anything similar after 10 or more weeks? I’m lucky enough not to have chemotherapy or radiotherapy & have been on tamoxifen since 21/10
Hi Tigerfeet
You may find it helpful to talk with one of our specialists on our free Helpline, 0808 800 6000.
Please do pop back and let us know how you get on at the hospital, if you feel able.
Best wishes
Anna
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Hi tigerfeet, I had DIEP reconstruction end of August, roughly 14 or so weeks ago. M swelling was pretty much gone after about 6 weeks (shame really as new foob was a good size until then!)
I’d just say that you must watch out for redness and heat on the foob, and general feeling unwell, temperature etc. I’ve had more than my fair share of infections over the last 3 years so you really need to monitor yourself carefully.
I also had to have fluid drained from my original implant reconstruction as the drain came out too early. That was a long and laborious process.
Your registrar seems to be keeping a careful eye on you. Don’t hesitate to chase them up for a check up if you feel worried.
All the best xx
Good news they’ve worked it out tigerfeet, but couldn’t they have sorted it on Friday instead of leaving you waiting another week? It’s not fair (stamps feet!).
Hope it is resolved once and for all and you can move forward with your recovery in time for Christmas x
Hope they sort it tigerfeet. Last year when my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas I said a new boob!! Hope you get your’s for Christmas x