Hello! I am currently four days post op and went from a 34H to a 34C (hopefully after swelling). I am healing (painwise) very nicely and alternate prescribed anti-inflammatories every three hours. I have noticed, though, that the area under my arm/on my side is hard/stiff and sore when touched (I also put ice on them). They seem to be enlarged as well, as if my breasts extends to my side. Is this normal/swelling that will go down with time, or should I see my surgeon?
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This is not something I have witnessed or read about in the literature. There could be an unrelated medical explanation, such as coincidentally entering menopause at the same time as your surgery. I would recommend seeing your family physician and having a general physical and blood...
Hi. Nipple sensory changes/ loss after BR is the rule rather than exception. At 1.5 years after surgery, the sensation level you have is permanent. Frequent massaging of the nipples may help to reduce hypersensitivity
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