@drelisabethpotter: 📍Checking in from Redbud Surgery Center If you’re having lymph nodes removed during breast cancer surgery this might be something you’ve never heard of, but should. Today I’m performing Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (ILR) for a patient having an axillary dissection. She was facing a 30% risk of developing lymphedema—swelling in the arm that can be lifelong and difficult to manage. But there’s a way to reduce that risk, sometimes to under 10%. Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (ILR) is a highly technical procedure where I create a new pathway for lymphatic fluid to drain into the venous system, protecting long-term arm function and quality of life. If you or someone you love is preparing for surgery involving lymph node removal, ask your surgeon about ILR. Not every center offers it, but we do here at Redbud Surgery Center for patients across the country. This could be a game-changer for your recovery and your future 💙

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angelinarusso690
Angie Russo :
SOOOOOO awesome!
2025-05-24 06:09:36
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amysinmontana
amy :
Amazing! 🥰
2025-06-12 14:24:54
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Shero
2025-05-09 12:13:09
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Shark.Byam :
It’s so frustrating I follow you but none of your videos show up on my page…
2025-04-26 20:14:33
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chloweenz
Chloe :
You are just so badass
2025-08-12 07:44:55
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sbvaughan18
Temporary lumps :
wow - i’m just learning of this procedure! i had 1 lymph node removed with lumpectomy and suffer from lymphedema. not fun!
2025-04-26 03:07:17
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lisa.ferrentino
Lisa Ferrentino :
Love the education and knowledge for all
2025-07-17 19:21:28
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aundrealeigh
aundrealeigh :
Can this lymphatic redirection be done years after an axcillary dissection?
2025-07-17 15:45:44
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kellygov0
Kelly C 🪡🧵🧶✂️ :
I had this procedure done last year after months of fighting with UHC. They never approved it but my employer made a decision to cover it (self insured) and I felt very lucky to be able to get it done
2025-04-26 08:59:03
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lecasa_
user4627856914369 :
This is wonderful! I live in the UK and after an auxiliary dissection I developed lymphoedema. My right arm is 44% larger than my left. The main stay of treatment here is compression garments. What Drs here don’t get is the psychological impact of lymphoedema. I can never were clothing on my upper body that fits. I always have to buy for the larger arm. So I might be a medium but have to buy XL!! The constant worry about cellulitis is also an issue. I applaud you for doing this work.
2025-07-12 16:17:45
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alpagajjar572
alpagajjar572 :
That is so awesome, I am a lymphedema therapist and to hear about this is very inspiring. Is this done same time as ALND.
2025-06-20 02:39:07
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_ilianamg
_ilianamg :
Would this reconstruction be an option even 3 years post axillary dissection and lumpectomy with mild lymphedema? 🤞🏼
2025-07-12 06:54:22
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randy_dandy1
randy🇨🇦 :
Wow this would be a game changer for pts that must undergo an ALND
2025-04-25 19:26:28
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kristinaexplainsitall
KristinaExplainsItAll :
Women in freaking STEM
2025-04-25 20:22:15
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madd.kuss
madatme? :
Just learning about reconstruction n lymphedema in nursing school!
2025-04-25 19:17:38
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jenf6_6
Jennifer :
would I be able to have the surgery after lympectomy with current lymphedema?
2025-06-17 16:25:34
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darladou
darla.d :
Wow! I didn’t know such a procedure existed. I wore a compression sleeve and glove for I don’t even know how long. Maybe a year? I thought I would have it forever. My hand was like a baseball mitt.
2025-06-11 13:40:57
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allthathair70
CRV2G :
Would love information on this. Had dbl mastectomy w/lymph node removal and I now have lymphedema I’m trying to deal with
2025-04-26 07:27:19
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midwifemommamac
MidwifeMommaMac :
Dr. Potter, I have a question! how will you know if your DIEP is failing/failed? internet research doesn't give me detailed info. so happy to have come across your page and your advocacy for care!
2025-04-29 10:37:52
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mrslay59
Marian 💪🏻 Travel PT :
this is so important! learned about this in my DPT and have treated a few pts post mastectomy with secondary lymphedema :(
2025-04-28 02:32:03
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4013me
Nina :
How do you calculate the risk of developing lymphedema?
2025-05-16 18:36:54
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bkraft68
Redviolin ✝️🇺🇸❌ :
Thank you for advocating for women 🩷
2025-05-16 13:57:54
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beverleykraszewski
Beverley Kraszewski :
amazing
2025-04-25 20:29:46
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lucille2345
Callie :
Wow ! I'm a lymphedema therapist sounds amazing !!!
2025-04-26 05:37:24
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scotty7571
scotty7571 :
So cool Thank you for sharing 😊
2025-04-27 12:35:19
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