Arm elevation post-op – how long?
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Arm elevation post-op – how long?

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    • July 4, 2014 at 2:52 am
    uhoh
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      I had a wide excision today on my right deltoid fpr a superficial spreading melanoma. The biopsy staged it at 1a. Some ulceration was present today where the biopsy was taken that was not present before. There has been no indication of lymph node inovolvement. No nodes were sampled or removed. 

      I know not to get the wound wet for 2 days. And I need to keep my arm/elbow/hand elevated above my heart. But I can't remember how long I am supposed to keep it elevated. Can anyone point me to postop instructions that mention length of elevation with no lymph node involvement?

      Thanks!

       

       

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        • July 4, 2014 at 4:03 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          Call your doc.  Someone will be on call.  They would be better able to answer your question about your particular case.

          • July 4, 2014 at 4:03 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Call your doc.  Someone will be on call.  They would be better able to answer your question about your particular case.

              • July 5, 2014 at 12:55 am
              uhoh
              Participant

                Thanks. I figured that may be the answer I receive here as all surgeries, locations, etc. differ.

                • July 5, 2014 at 12:55 am
                uhoh
                Participant

                  Thanks. I figured that may be the answer I receive here as all surgeries, locations, etc. differ.

                  • July 5, 2014 at 12:55 am
                  uhoh
                  Participant

                    Thanks. I figured that may be the answer I receive here as all surgeries, locations, etc. differ.

                  • July 4, 2014 at 4:03 pm
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    Call your doc.  Someone will be on call.  They would be better able to answer your question about your particular case.

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