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Three Weeks Post-op
Well, what a difference a few weeks can make. Tomorrow morning marks the third week since surgery. It's not a time that I'd relish doing again, but boy am I glad that it was done. Overall, nearly 1650g removed! That's so much and no wonder my body is rebelling.
I've been fortunate to have no infections or holes, etc. but am still very swollen, stiff. and sore (especially on my sides). I've attached a before/after pic and I'm really pleased with the results. It may take a couple of months for the swelling to go down completely and you can see the side swelling in this pic.
Best of luck to all who are preparing for this adventure!
I've been fortunate to have no infections or holes, etc. but am still very swollen, stiff. and sore (especially on my sides). I've attached a before/after pic and I'm really pleased with the results. It may take a couple of months for the swelling to go down completely and you can see the side swelling in this pic.
Best of luck to all who are preparing for this adventure!
Almost 3 Weeks Post-Op
Hello -
It's been a while since I posted and wanted to update you on my progress. Quite honestly, despite all of the reviews that I read, I thought I'd be further along with my recovery by now. It's a little discouraging, as I see that some of you are getting on with things and I feel like I'm still very restricted, not by my PS who said that I can take on activities as tolerated, but by my inability to do so.
I'm at the beach with my husband, brother, and sister who have all really supported me and continue to help me out (don't know what I'd have done without them). Obviously I'm not swimming or doing many of my normal activities, but even a short walk on the beach can wear me out. I'm swollen...not just the ladies but my ankles, and feet, my face looks puffy, etc. I am able to get up and down more easily than the past couple of weeks, but I'm getting concerned since I return to work in only nine days. I forgot to bring my Bromelain so maybe that will help out more when get home on Wed.
The PS said that he removed 875g from my right breast and 775g from the left (after the oncologist had taken what she needed). The skin is so sensitive, feels almost like burn recovery might feel, and the incisions on my sides are very painful, off and on. I'm a little embarrassed to say that I still take a pain pill now and then, especially at night.
This is all concerning because there is a lot going on beginning October 5th with my dad's 90th birthday, a (sort of) job interview the next day...need a new outfit, then traveling with my sons in WY followed by a work conference in CA. Will I be able to keep up? I'm just not sure right now.
Aesthetically, the ladies look great (aside from the bruising and stitches)! I think that sensation is returning to my left nipple and the right one has been fine all along. I should finish out at a small C, and feel sure that I will be thrilled with them after a few months. The great news is that I had good feedback from the oncologist and, although I will be going on some preventive medication for high risk breast cancer women, I should be fine!
Hate to be a Debbie-downer but does anyone have advice to offer? #tryingtobepatient
It's been a while since I posted and wanted to update you on my progress. Quite honestly, despite all of the reviews that I read, I thought I'd be further along with my recovery by now. It's a little discouraging, as I see that some of you are getting on with things and I feel like I'm still very restricted, not by my PS who said that I can take on activities as tolerated, but by my inability to do so.
I'm at the beach with my husband, brother, and sister who have all really supported me and continue to help me out (don't know what I'd have done without them). Obviously I'm not swimming or doing many of my normal activities, but even a short walk on the beach can wear me out. I'm swollen...not just the ladies but my ankles, and feet, my face looks puffy, etc. I am able to get up and down more easily than the past couple of weeks, but I'm getting concerned since I return to work in only nine days. I forgot to bring my Bromelain so maybe that will help out more when get home on Wed.
The PS said that he removed 875g from my right breast and 775g from the left (after the oncologist had taken what she needed). The skin is so sensitive, feels almost like burn recovery might feel, and the incisions on my sides are very painful, off and on. I'm a little embarrassed to say that I still take a pain pill now and then, especially at night.
This is all concerning because there is a lot going on beginning October 5th with my dad's 90th birthday, a (sort of) job interview the next day...need a new outfit, then traveling with my sons in WY followed by a work conference in CA. Will I be able to keep up? I'm just not sure right now.
Aesthetically, the ladies look great (aside from the bruising and stitches)! I think that sensation is returning to my left nipple and the right one has been fine all along. I should finish out at a small C, and feel sure that I will be thrilled with them after a few months. The great news is that I had good feedback from the oncologist and, although I will be going on some preventive medication for high risk breast cancer women, I should be fine!
Hate to be a Debbie-downer but does anyone have advice to offer? #tryingtobepatient
One Week Post-op
Well, it's been quite a week! I'm feeling pretty well, only taking one pain pill/day now and have another day or so of antibiotics. Almost no bleeding whatsoever. Everything feels very tight and stiff (especially where the anchors extend into my sides) so I'm icing a good bit.
I've been out and about some, walking, going out to dinner, so today I'm spending the day today in bed resting. I haven't seem a doc since before surgery! Been very careful to stay clean and dry, and to not overdo. So far, so good.
The girls are bruised, of course. I'm not looking at them much because they're mainly just sore, but I do find that I look completely different when I see my reflection. It's not just that they are smaller, but everything just rests differently somehow. I definitely look a little younger and hope to feel the same way before too long. I see the oncologist tomorrow and the PS next Tuesday. After that I head to the beach to relax for one final week before returning to work.
Good luck to all of you in the brink! (Pic from a Week 1 is attached.)
I've been out and about some, walking, going out to dinner, so today I'm spending the day today in bed resting. I haven't seem a doc since before surgery! Been very careful to stay clean and dry, and to not overdo. So far, so good.
The girls are bruised, of course. I'm not looking at them much because they're mainly just sore, but I do find that I look completely different when I see my reflection. It's not just that they are smaller, but everything just rests differently somehow. I definitely look a little younger and hope to feel the same way before too long. I see the oncologist tomorrow and the PS next Tuesday. After that I head to the beach to relax for one final week before returning to work.
Good luck to all of you in the brink! (Pic from a Week 1 is attached.)