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      • January 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm
      mattg
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        Did you have your sternocleidomastoid muscle removed? I’m fairly certain that that is the cause of the additional pain.
        • January 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm
        mattg
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          Did you have your sternocleidomastoid muscle removed? I’m fairly certain that that is the cause of the additional pain.
          • January 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm
          mattg
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            Did you have your sternocleidomastoid muscle removed? I’m fairly certain that that is the cause of the additional pain.
            • January 26, 2017 at 10:27 am
            mattg
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              Thank you for sharing your experience. My main concern was wondering how normal it was to be going through a significant amount of pain 3 weeks post op and in what location. The rest of the area isnt really all that bad. Doesn’t sound uncommon I guess.

              PT is already scheduled for this Monday (30 Jan). When I returned to the surgeon 3 days post op (drain removal) he went ahead and scheduled me for physical therapy. Prior to surgery I was told it would be a good possibility that I would need it. Post surgery I couldn’t physically tell my elbow to even reach shoulder height prompting him to schedule it for me.

              Other currently scheduled appointments are with the Oncologist tomorrow and what should be my final post op on Feb 15.

              • January 26, 2017 at 10:27 am
              mattg
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                Thank you for sharing your experience. My main concern was wondering how normal it was to be going through a significant amount of pain 3 weeks post op and in what location. The rest of the area isnt really all that bad. Doesn’t sound uncommon I guess.

                PT is already scheduled for this Monday (30 Jan). When I returned to the surgeon 3 days post op (drain removal) he went ahead and scheduled me for physical therapy. Prior to surgery I was told it would be a good possibility that I would need it. Post surgery I couldn’t physically tell my elbow to even reach shoulder height prompting him to schedule it for me.

                Other currently scheduled appointments are with the Oncologist tomorrow and what should be my final post op on Feb 15.

                • January 26, 2017 at 10:27 am
                mattg
                Participant
                  Thank you for sharing your experience. My main concern was wondering how normal it was to be going through a significant amount of pain 3 weeks post op and in what location. The rest of the area isnt really all that bad. Doesn’t sound uncommon I guess.

                  PT is already scheduled for this Monday (30 Jan). When I returned to the surgeon 3 days post op (drain removal) he went ahead and scheduled me for physical therapy. Prior to surgery I was told it would be a good possibility that I would need it. Post surgery I couldn’t physically tell my elbow to even reach shoulder height prompting him to schedule it for me.

                  Other currently scheduled appointments are with the Oncologist tomorrow and what should be my final post op on Feb 15.

                  • January 25, 2017 at 7:03 pm
                  mattg
                  Participant

                    The surgeon is an ear nose and throat surgeon specializing in melanoma.  I was given the information, his recommendation, and made the decision to go ahead with the surgery.  My thinking was better safe than sorry.  I wanted to be sure it had not spread further and was willing to accept the side effect risk.

                    I've only had 1 general information consult with the oncologist.  I see her again on the 27th and I'm more prepared this time to intelligently discuss everything.  The oncologist is who Kaiser assigned to me (yes, I can easily request someone else if I want/need to change).  Considering the amount of resources Kaiser has in this area, I would honestly be shocked if she wasn't a melanoma specialist.  It is on my list of questions though.

                    Thankfully the pain I am experiencing is not a sharp pain, but feels like someone is firmly stepping on my chest most of the day.

                    • January 25, 2017 at 7:03 pm
                    mattg
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                      The surgeon is an ear nose and throat surgeon specializing in melanoma.  I was given the information, his recommendation, and made the decision to go ahead with the surgery.  My thinking was better safe than sorry.  I wanted to be sure it had not spread further and was willing to accept the side effect risk.

                      I've only had 1 general information consult with the oncologist.  I see her again on the 27th and I'm more prepared this time to intelligently discuss everything.  The oncologist is who Kaiser assigned to me (yes, I can easily request someone else if I want/need to change).  Considering the amount of resources Kaiser has in this area, I would honestly be shocked if she wasn't a melanoma specialist.  It is on my list of questions though.

                      Thankfully the pain I am experiencing is not a sharp pain, but feels like someone is firmly stepping on my chest most of the day.

                      • January 25, 2017 at 7:03 pm
                      mattg
                      Participant

                        The surgeon is an ear nose and throat surgeon specializing in melanoma.  I was given the information, his recommendation, and made the decision to go ahead with the surgery.  My thinking was better safe than sorry.  I wanted to be sure it had not spread further and was willing to accept the side effect risk.

                        I've only had 1 general information consult with the oncologist.  I see her again on the 27th and I'm more prepared this time to intelligently discuss everything.  The oncologist is who Kaiser assigned to me (yes, I can easily request someone else if I want/need to change).  Considering the amount of resources Kaiser has in this area, I would honestly be shocked if she wasn't a melanoma specialist.  It is on my list of questions though.

                        Thankfully the pain I am experiencing is not a sharp pain, but feels like someone is firmly stepping on my chest most of the day.

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