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Post surgery of fat pad in my right axilla. Is this normal?

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sita khetanNov 8, 2015

Had an fat pad in my right axilla. I went through operation 2weeks ago. Post surgery still lump is formed and is harder. Is it normal? Infact after surgery i am having issues in moving my hand too.

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