Lumpectomy

Hi,

wonder if someone could answer some questions for me?

I'm 22 and had my lumpectomy last Thursday, now waiting on pathology results

However, I didn't get much information on how to care for my wound afterwards. I've had dressings on it for the whole week and have seen a doctor and they said it's healing well, I'm due to have the sutures removed this Monday! So first question is can I keep it uncovered now until then? So it will only be 2 days? Also has anyone else had removable stitches? Does it hurt? 
 

Praying for positive results next week

Thank you for your time x

  • Hi there ...

    Try to keep it clean and on if you only have two more days ... and you should have oncology nurse numbers to call if you need to ask as they have your notes to look at ...

    Mine didn't hurt, but I did get infection in my masectomy scar ... and had it drained 3 times ... so keep an eye on it ... if it gets hot to the touch , then call 111 and get advice ... remember everyone's different .. fingers crossed for a good result .... let us know how you go Monday... Chrissie x

  • I had to keep mine covered for 2 weeks but I did change dressing myself as the one they put on rolled down.

    Sutures rarely hurt on removal they use a special tool. 

    Agree with Chriss keep eye on it if feels hot etc call 111. 

    Xxx