Posted on: May 12, 2021 04:41PM - edited Nov 21, 2021 06:55PM by lw422
Posted on: May 12, 2021 04:41PM - edited Nov 21, 2021 06:55PM by lw422
lw422 wrote:
Hello all. Today I had a meeting with my surgical oncologist to discuss my upcoming single mastectomy. I was kind of bummed to hear that that many nodes will be removed, and mentioned that I have a fear of lymphedema.
The SO said that a plastic surgeon will be called in to do the mastectomy close, and he also does a microsurgical procedure called a "LYMPHA." (Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventive Healing Approach). The procedure is also known as a lymphovenous bypass which attaches the cut lymphatic channels to tiny veins, allowing the lymphatic fluid to drain. She said this procedure will add about 3 hours to my surgery.
May 27, 2022 09:03AM minustwo wrote:
LW - congratulations. Thanks for the informative post. Glad things are good for you.
May 27, 2022 09:20AM juju-mar wrote:
I had a lymphovenous bypass along with my right side mastectomy in April 2021. I did have some cording a few months after surgery, but saw a PT who specialized in lymphedema. I've seen her offand on as needed since last September. I had to wait til skin healed from radiation. I have had no other issues. Use that arm, do your stretches, don't smoke, keep your weight at a healthy number and you'll decrease the chance of lymphedema. Good luck!
Julie
