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Joined: Sep 2002
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  • Posted on: May 16, 2008 10:04 am
nancyh wrote:

I had my lat flap 3 days ago.  The absolute worst pain is in my arm (in fact typing is an issue, so I'll keep this short).  I seriosly feel like my arm is broken between my shoulder and elbow. 

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JustTurnedF…
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 193
May 16, 2008 10:24 am JustTurnedForty wrote:

Call your dr. immediately.  That doesn't sound right.  I had bilateral lat flaps last June & didn't have arm pain like that at all. 

Janine, who is now 41
Dx 1/15/2007, DCIS, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes
lexi4
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1966
May 16, 2008 12:18 pm, edited May 16, 2008 12:19 PM by lexi4 lexi4 wrote:

I wonder if when you were rolled over during surgery if they may have put you in an awkward position. Hopefully nothing was dislocated. I agree w/ Janine, probably best to be checked.

I hope the rest of your recovery will go smoothly and  you are happy with your new boobies.

Gentle Hugs,

Lexi

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