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I'm Experiencing Discomfort After Surgical Lipoma Removal from Armpits. What Should I Do?

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10 days ago, I had 2 fist sized lipomas removed from underarms. Two Jackson-Pratt drains were in place but both fell out after 3 days of recovery. Call was placed to surgeon who said to tape it up. Appointment was made and he changed the bandages and tape and sent me home. I now have pain under each arm and back area near each incision. Fluid is present but not draining from wound. Some burning and other discomfort is present as well. I'm taking Cephalexin and Vicodin. No results on biopsy.

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