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MCS · 01-30-2007, 12:02 AM

After having two breasts off now, the assistant nurses freaked out to take blood pressure and any blood from the hand - i have a port for infusion and draws.

my surgeon said today that because so few nodes were taken out of either side, that there should not be a problem doing draws either arm. i do not have lymphedema. i agree with him

What do you think? I think it's ok to do?
also how do i explain to freaking out nurses about doing. I can't exactly carry a liability disclaimer with me, ha ha ha

Let me know your expereinces?

thanks. xoxox

MCS ( maria)

01-30-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
MCS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 430	blood draws After having two breasts off now, the assistant nurses freaked out to take blood pressure and any blood from the hand - i have a port for infusion and draws. my surgeon said today that because so few nodes were taken out of either side, that there should not be a problem doing draws either arm. i do not have lymphedema. i agree with him What do you think? I think it's ok to do? also how do i explain to freaking out nurses about doing. I can't exactly carry a liability disclaimer with me, ha ha ha Let me know your expereinces? thanks. xoxox MCS ( maria)