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Seroma and infection following breast surgery

Posted By Two Shoes

"Seroma and infection following breast surgery"

About: Belfast City Hospital / Breast Surgery Belfast City Hospital / Outpatients Services District Nursing / Dunmurry District Nursing

(as a service user),

I had a difficult post operative period with seroma and infection and felt very worried.  In addition to attending Outpatient appointments at Belfast City Hospital I was referred to the District Nursing Service of South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.  

I benefited greatly from the expertise and support of the Dunmurry 2 Team led by District Nurse Dot.  Dot was instinctively attentive to all my needs, both physical and mental, and reassured me that having a seroma was not uncommon after surgery.  Nurse Siobhan as well as Dot addressed the issue of my extremely sensitive skin and tried out different types of dressings and bandages.  This care was successfully continued by other nurses such as Lesley Ann, Jocelyn and Patricia.  
The leakages seemed endless to me and eventually took 2 months to heal. During this period I received ongoing support and encouragement from the District Nursing Service.  Even when leakages occurred at night I was able to phone the out of hours number for help.  
I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to all the District Nursing Service for their dedication and kindness.  You all made a world of difference during a very difficult time.  
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Response from Chris Thomas, Service Manager, Surgery and Specialist Services, Belfast HSC Trust 5 months ago
Chris Thomas
Service Manager, Surgery and Specialist Services,
Belfast HSC Trust

Submitted on 23/02/2025 at 17:13
Published on Care Opinion at 17:13

Dear Two Shoes,

I am the Service Manager for Breast Surgery in the Belfast Trust and I would like to thank you for the valuable feedback about your experiences.

I will pass this on to the team and whilst it is clear you have had a challenging time, I am pleased you were able to access the services you required when you needed them and have recovered well from your surgery.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can help you in the future.

Kind regards

Chris Thomas

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Response from Tony OConnor, Operations Manager, Primary Care / Communuity Nursing, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 5 months ago
Tony OConnor
Operations Manager, Primary Care / Communuity Nursing,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Submitted on 24/02/2025 at 10:54
Published on Care Opinion at 10:57

Dear Two Shoes

I am the Operations Manager for the District Nursing Services in the South Eastern Trust. Thank you for your feedback which is really valuable to us and greatly appreciated.

I am sorry to hear that you have had a difficult time and I am glad that the District Nursing team have been able to support you through these challenges.

It is really pleasing to hear that you benefited from the expertise and support of Dot, her team and the night team also.

I will be sure to pass on your thanks to the team which they will be delighted to receive.

On behalf of the District Nursing Team may I wish you continued health in the future and thank you once again for taking the time to contact us.

Kind Regards

Tony O'Connor

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