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Lymphedema

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    • March 24, 2015 at 7:44 pm
    cheryl913
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    I had a radical axillay lymph node dissection done after my wide incision that disfigured a tattooed portrait I have of my daughter on my right arm. I have been NED for over a year and no lymphedema. Now I'm wanting to have the tattoo fixed, but I am very nervous that it will cause lymphedema. At the same time I don't want to stay disfigured. Can anyone offer real life experience with this other than" it's not a good idea".

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      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

        • March 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm
        cheryl913
        Participant

        Thank you for your response.

        • March 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm
        cheryl913
        Participant

        Thank you for your response.

        • March 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm
        cheryl913
        Participant

        Thank you for your response.

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:13 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      It's my understanding that the greater risk is infection rather than lymphedema.  I had a similar situation but in my case involves surgery on my foot of,the same leg where I had my CLND.  I asked my surgeon the question.  His response was as I,mentioned in my first sentence.  Check withmyour doc!

       

      good luck!

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:33 pm
      Who_am_i
      Participant

      Oh my, I got a paper cut on my finger and the infection up my arm into my breast required a weeks stay in the hospital followed by lymphedema! Really not a good idea when they caution you – no needle stick, no IV, no BP on your effected side. Maybe a beautiful new portrait of your daughter on your other arm.

        • March 24, 2015 at 10:16 pm
        cheryl913
        Participant

        Thanks for your time in responing to me.

        • March 24, 2015 at 10:16 pm
        cheryl913
        Participant

        Thanks for your time in responing to me.

        • March 24, 2015 at 10:16 pm
        cheryl913
        Participant

        Thanks for your time in responing to me.

        • March 26, 2015 at 6:10 pm
        Who_am_i
        Participant

        I forgot one other thing, if you do develop lymphedema, you will have to wear a compression sleeve and that will cover your tattoo- I'm still thinking another tattoo on your other arm is your best bet. I wish you peaceful thoughts

        • March 26, 2015 at 6:10 pm
        Who_am_i
        Participant

        I forgot one other thing, if you do develop lymphedema, you will have to wear a compression sleeve and that will cover your tattoo- I'm still thinking another tattoo on your other arm is your best bet. I wish you peaceful thoughts

        • March 26, 2015 at 6:10 pm
        Who_am_i
        Participant

        I forgot one other thing, if you do develop lymphedema, you will have to wear a compression sleeve and that will cover your tattoo- I'm still thinking another tattoo on your other arm is your best bet. I wish you peaceful thoughts

        • April 16, 2015 at 3:23 am
        amelanomajourney
        Participant

        Agreed – any small abrasion, hang nail, or insect bite can quickly turn into a few weeks on IV antibiotics – it just won't heal!  I would recommend avoiding it

        • April 16, 2015 at 3:23 am
        amelanomajourney
        Participant

        Agreed – any small abrasion, hang nail, or insect bite can quickly turn into a few weeks on IV antibiotics – it just won't heal!  I would recommend avoiding it

        • April 16, 2015 at 3:23 am
        amelanomajourney
        Participant

        Agreed – any small abrasion, hang nail, or insect bite can quickly turn into a few weeks on IV antibiotics – it just won't heal!  I would recommend avoiding it

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:33 pm
      Who_am_i
      Participant

      Oh my, I got a paper cut on my finger and the infection up my arm into my breast required a weeks stay in the hospital followed by lymphedema! Really not a good idea when they caution you – no needle stick, no IV, no BP on your effected side. Maybe a beautiful new portrait of your daughter on your other arm.

      • March 24, 2015 at 8:33 pm
      Who_am_i
      Participant

      Oh my, I got a paper cut on my finger and the infection up my arm into my breast required a weeks stay in the hospital followed by lymphedema! Really not a good idea when they caution you – no needle stick, no IV, no BP on your effected side. Maybe a beautiful new portrait of your daughter on your other arm.

      • March 25, 2015 at 11:09 am
      Linny
      Participant

      Unfortunately, lymphedema can set in at any time, even several years after your surgery.

      You have a rather narrow audience here so you might want to also check some lymphedema-related web sites to see if someone has been in your situation:

      http://www.stepup-speakout.org/

      http://www.lymphnotes.com/cat.php/id/12/

      http://lymphedivas.tumblr.com/post/78126917054/lymphedema-resources

      Also, don't forget to check breast cancer web sites.

      • March 25, 2015 at 11:09 am
      Linny
      Participant

      Unfortunately, lymphedema can set in at any time, even several years after your surgery.

      You have a rather narrow audience here so you might want to also check some lymphedema-related web sites to see if someone has been in your situation:

      http://www.stepup-speakout.org/

      http://www.lymphnotes.com/cat.php/id/12/

      http://lymphedivas.tumblr.com/post/78126917054/lymphedema-resources

      Also, don't forget to check breast cancer web sites.

      • March 25, 2015 at 11:09 am
      Linny
      Participant

      Unfortunately, lymphedema can set in at any time, even several years after your surgery.

      You have a rather narrow audience here so you might want to also check some lymphedema-related web sites to see if someone has been in your situation:

      http://www.stepup-speakout.org/

      http://www.lymphnotes.com/cat.php/id/12/

      http://lymphedivas.tumblr.com/post/78126917054/lymphedema-resources

      Also, don't forget to check breast cancer web sites.

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