Sentinel Node Biopsy - reaction?

By scugogjean Sunday, December 09, 2007

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I had this procedure done Dec. 4, along with Breast Needle Locate lumpectomy. Pain is manageable, however I have turned blue/black colour beyond center of other breast and almost to colar bone above both breasts. Also blue/black colour has now spread from naval to just around side/back and down through groin area. That area is also swollen but no soreness. I was given no warning of this. Can anyone comment if same has happened, or might I be having an allergic reaction? I will check at Hospital tomorrow - just wondering if I should be worried. Thank you for your help.

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koponen

12/ 9/07 8:07pm

Hi Scugogjean,

I had very bad bruising after my biopsy as well. In fact, it was worse bruising than after the masectomy!! They didn't warn me about it either! So probably isn't a reaction but I still recommend that you call the doctor tomorrow just to make sure.

Take Care

Koponen

Poteet

12/10/07 9:44am

The biopsy on my opposite side is still kinda blue-ish. Much worse than the mastectomy side. Still, call your doctor, swing by and let him reassure us all that it's okay.

Take care,

melissa

12/14/07 12:58pm

I, too, had node biopsy in late November. I also bruised severely - from top of breast all the way to my pubic area. It has faded quite a bit but did take a couple of weeks. The bruising looked horrible but it has not caused any problems. At first, it startled me but after follow-up visit with my surgeon, was confident that it would clear up soon. It should be back to normal in the next week. Hope this helps you.

scugogjean

12/14/07 6:49pm

Thank you for your replies. On day 8 after surgery bruising stopped spreading - it has now started to fade, however fading faster in breast area than in groin. Dr. was surprised at amount of bruising and suggested I just give it some more time. Breast is still very swollen and hard - fluid build up that should start being absorbed into body soon. I hope so! I'm usually 115 pounds. Other than that I'm coming along fine. All this made me think of my Grandmother ( a nurse) Anytime in my life I've had surgery my reactions always seem to reach the extreme - She'd have said - "Oh you redheads" Bless her

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