MRF-Logo2019-Horizontal-RGB
What to expect for recovery – SLNB and WLE
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

What to expect for recovery – SLNB and WLE

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › What to expect for recovery – SLNB and WLE

  • Post
    • June 30, 2015 at 2:46 pm
    mdoh
    Participant

      Hello all – I'm going in tomorrow for a SLNB and WLE on my right outer leg.  Had the initial biopsy a few weeks ago and it as a T3a.  What can I expect for recovery?  Will I be up and moving around right away? Will it take some time before I'm back to regular exercise?  Wishing you well.

    Viewing 2 reply threads
    • Replies
        • July 1, 2015 at 1:08 am
        AshleyS
        Participant

          For me the SLNB felt like bruising.  I had a reaction to the tape they used and that was much more painful. How large is your WLE? Mine was large enough that I needed a skin graft, which I always tell people is worse than having a baby! If it's not too large, you should be back to normal exercise fairly quickly. However, everyone is different!

            • July 2, 2015 at 5:20 am
            amelanomajourney
            Participant

              Agreed!  The SLNB is relatively minor but it will take about a week to heal.  If no skin graft is required your WLE should heal in 1-2 weeks.  If a skin graft is required it will take weeks-months until you're feeling back to baseline!

              • July 2, 2015 at 5:20 am
              amelanomajourney
              Participant

                Agreed!  The SLNB is relatively minor but it will take about a week to heal.  If no skin graft is required your WLE should heal in 1-2 weeks.  If a skin graft is required it will take weeks-months until you're feeling back to baseline!

                • July 2, 2015 at 5:20 am
                amelanomajourney
                Participant

                  Agreed!  The SLNB is relatively minor but it will take about a week to heal.  If no skin graft is required your WLE should heal in 1-2 weeks.  If a skin graft is required it will take weeks-months until you're feeling back to baseline!

                • July 1, 2015 at 1:08 am
                AshleyS
                Participant

                  For me the SLNB felt like bruising.  I had a reaction to the tape they used and that was much more painful. How large is your WLE? Mine was large enough that I needed a skin graft, which I always tell people is worse than having a baby! If it's not too large, you should be back to normal exercise fairly quickly. However, everyone is different!

                  • July 1, 2015 at 1:08 am
                  AshleyS
                  Participant

                    For me the SLNB felt like bruising.  I had a reaction to the tape they used and that was much more painful. How large is your WLE? Mine was large enough that I needed a skin graft, which I always tell people is worse than having a baby! If it's not too large, you should be back to normal exercise fairly quickly. However, everyone is different!

                Viewing 2 reply threads
                • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
                About the MRF Patient Forum

                The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

                The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

                Popular Topics