17 days after left breast mastectomy

I have really bad bruising with what feels like fluid build up under the chest wall and under armpit, went to see the specialist nurse last Thursday and was told it was a build up of blood under the stiches and it would go away over the next few months (was told it looked like 150ml), its sore and I cannot wear a bra.  Is there anyway I can speed up this process, due to go back in two weeks to get my results, so really want to speed up the process.  Had a set back 7 days in when I had a large bleed through the old drain site, so feel very worried that I could damage the area. 

  • Hello, and I'm sorry you are having problems post surgery.

    Unfortunately in these situations it is about allowing nature to take its course and allowing the breast to heal in its own time. If there was anything that sped up the healing process your nurse would have discussed this with you. 

    If you feel worried that there are changes that concern you, or you begin to feel unwell at all, I would suggest you get in contact again with your breast specialist nurse.

    Take care, and hopefully things will improve soon. 

    Sarah.