When Should I Be Concerned About Swollen Lymph Nodes After Surgery?

That's so scary. You ladies that do implants or tissue reconstruction are true warriors. I could never do that.

It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since my 3rd surgery, saw the Dr. today and I might need a 4th surgery, to fix what the first surgeon did. Next couple of weeks will decide.

Awe,Lori. I'm so sorry you are going through this

Thank you 😊

It has been 5 weeks since my 3rd surgery, my pain is worse, areas numb to the touch,others can't even touch, then stabbing pain like being electrocuted randomly .Dr. told me it may take years, possibly permanent nerve damage . It has been fun. There won't be a 4th, they have done enough to me.

Lori, I hate to hear about all the things you are going through!!

Thank you 😊

Hi Lori, sorry to hear what you are going through. I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time with silicone implants. I’ve also had those zingers and pain and discomfort across both breasts. My doctor explained that due to the mastectomy, nerves were cut so the nerves are regenerating and finding new pathways. I was told it could be up to 6 months (based on my progress at our last checkup) before I am fully healed and feeling “normal”. The first 4 weeks were horrible like I was being stabbed but it in has gradually improved or my body’s gotten used to it. I feel them more when I am driving since the roads are bumpy here in winter and any vibration seems to set the zingers off. I got feelings in my nipples back really early and they seem to be the source of most of my pain since they are currently over-sensitized. My plastic surgeon taught me a trick. By covering them with bandaids they aren’t exposed to stimulus and that seems to have helped quite a bit.

I am happy that you are healing well. I am at week 6 and can't bend down, bring my arms up or over my chess. I don't have nipples they were having a bloody discharge which is how I found my Cancer. My second Plastic surgeon who fixed what the first messed up said the pain may never go away completely, 3 surgeries thru nerves. Very up front about it from the beginning.

Swollen lymph nodes after surgery can be concerning, especially when dealing with post-surgical pain and recovery. While lymph nodes can swell for many reasons including healing from surgery, any new or persistent swelling should be evaluated by a medical professional who can properly assess the situation. Consider reaching out to the surgical team or oncologist to discuss these symptoms and get guidance on what signs to watch for during recovery.