I had a lumpectomy on Oct 3, 2005. No Cancer at this time but I do have A.D.H. (atypical ductal hyperplasia). I noticed the "cord" about 2 weeks after surgery, it went from my incision down to my belly button. I was having chest wall pains at this time also. Is this common?
Also, I had stomach pressure over the area where the cord was, an EGD shows I have a haital hernia. Is it possible that the lumpectomy being removed from beneith the chest wall could have aggrivated an existing hiatal hernia?
I'm really tired of hurting in the surgical area and it almost makes me feel like the lumpectomy was not worth it. I feel depressed a lot and not at all like a wife should be. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you!