After bilateral mastectomy post 2 months I am still having swelling, tightness and inability to stretch arms upwards. Having so
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Shirl
Invasive cancer right breast only; bilateral mastectomies performed July 17, 2009; nodes on right side removed with no sign of cancer cells. Wound care done in early Aug to early Sept. due to steri-strips disolving. Healing well and incisions closed now. No signs of infection, no strider or redness. Had the bilateral mastectomies done for preventitive.
Post op +8 weeks now; having extreme tightness, pulling sensations and some swelling in chest area; also right node area swelling and some numbness, tingling in right under arm. Taking Lortab, Tylenol XS for pain. Doing arm stretching exercises as instructed but can't seem to raise my right arm above shoulder. Is this all normal for 8 weeks post op?
Is there anything else I can do to ease the tightness and pulling sensations in my chest? Any additional exercises to help with the arm numbness/tingling and swelling? Could I have something else going on causing my problems?
Posted by Shirl
Invasive cancer right breast only; bilateral mastectomies performed July 17, 2009; nodes on right side removed with no sign of cancer cells. Wound care done in early Aug to early Sept. due to steri-strips disolving. Healing well and incisions closed now. No signs of infection, no strider or redness. Had the bilateral mastectomies done for preventitive.
Post op +8 weeks now; having extreme tightness, pulling sensations and some swelling in chest area; also right node area swelling and some numbness, tingling in right under arm. Taking Lortab, Tylenol XS for pain. Doing arm stretching exercises as instructed but can't seem to raise my right arm above shoulder. Is this all normal for 8 weeks post op?
Is there anything else I can do to ease the tightness and pulling sensations in my chest? Any additional exercises to help with the arm numbness/tingling and swelling? Could I have something else going on causing my problems?