I had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction 12 weeks ago today. I had 10 lymph nodes removed on the left, none on he right. Totally unremarkable recovery, I’ve been exercising as much as allowed with no problems, until today. I’ve just done a workout DVD and gone for my shower and my left breast is hot and swollen. I haven’t noticed any difference in it apart from some mild discomfort until today. It doesn’t particularly feel like a seroma. Is this lymphoedema do you think? Should I phone my breast care centre or just wait and see if it reduces on it’s own?
Just to add I am 2 weeks post dose 2 of my AC chemo. I’m not sure if that makes a difference…
Hi
No experience of this myself but yes, I think you should contact your bcn. All th best.
It sounds as if you have been overdoing it with the DVD! Especially if you are still on Chemo. Do you have a temperature at all? If so definitely phone up your BCN nurse for some advice.
Take care
K M x