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Bumping my chest after top surgery, should I see the surgeon?

Started by MacG, July 14, 2015, 01:28:40 PM

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MacG

I'm just over two months post-op DI. Four days ago, I bumped my chest with the corner of a box. Now I have a sensitive lump and slight bruise. It's about an inch towards the center of my chest from my nipple.
Would YOU be concerned? Or just consider it a normal bruise?
My surgeon's MA said to make an appointment if I'm concerned.

HeyTrace19

I would just consider it a regular bruise...in a very tender spot.  Ice it a little to help with the swelling.  You should see it improve some in about a week.  Similar thing happened to me a few months post op when my dog stepped on my chest (yeah, she walked all over me!)  It was tender for a while, but healed up without a problem.
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MacG

Thanks. That's good to hear you healed without an issue!

RaptorChops

Yeah probably just some bruising and a little swelling. I have one of those near the center of my chest (4weeks post op) it's like a hard bump. I'll ask my doctor about it a next week.. hopefully it's not something that has to get drained D:
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I dunno.
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