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Posted by Sheryl on 1/16/2009, 9:45 pm, in reply to "Re: discomfort post-mastectomy"
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Hi Lucy, hang in there! I'm in a similar dilemma. I am a month and a half post left mastectomy. I developed lymphedema by the third week post (only had 3 nodes removed). I've been on a temporary sleeve until my custom fitted one comes in and am swelling a decent amount with it. I also developed a frozen elbow after the surgery and the OT has been working on both my range of motion and the swelling. Anytime one gets better the other gets worse! I hate this cycle! While I can't advise regarding implants, etc. I can say that pain needs to be dealt with--have you seen a pain specialist? Our outlook on life can be much brighter when our pain is controlled! Also, please don't ignore the swelling, I know easier said than done, but permanent skin damage can be done and our immune systems weakened quite a bit by not being on top of this. Hang in there!!!
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