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Pain in Left Armpit 9 Days Post Op - Calgary, AB

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  • Cost: $8,900
  • Calgary, AB

I recently just got 375cc cohesive silicone gel...

I recently just got 375cc cohesive silicone gel implants, areola incision, under the muscle last Monday. I had the priveledge of going to one of the top surgeons in my area. My recovery has been very smooth and I have had next to no pain, just typical tightness from skin stretching. I was instructed to wear my compression band for 7 days, however the left breast was still a bit higher and tighter (was smaller to begin with before surgery) so my nurse said it was okay to wear it for another day or so. Yesterday night when I layed down to go to sleep, I'm not sure if it was too tight, but I immediately took it off because I gained this almost unbearable pain in my armpit. It was really bad at first and I could hardly breath! I took some ibuprofen and Tylenol ( I didn't get any prescription pain medications post op, and didn't need any) and it was enough to help me sleep. When I woke up this morning I could hardly get out of bed because my shoulder, and armpit was so sore/stiff. Deep breathing hurt like a sharp stabbing pain. I did my regular stretching throughout the day as advised, and it has subsided. I did call my PS office and am still waiting on a call back. Now just touching around the sore area and what not its not my left breast that is sore per say, but is it possible I have a strained muscle/lymph note?? There is no change in the look/feel of my new breasts that I would consider out of the ordinary. Thank you

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Comments (3)

Wanda14136 21 Apr 2013
Yes I would like to know who did yours also
ThatGirl8 31 Mar 2013
ah that pain sounds terrible =( how are you feeling now?? I am booking a consultation in Calgary this week and I was wondering if you would recommend your dr and who it was?? I would really appreciate the feed back.. im scared of making the wrong decision =) I hope your healing well lady!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 18 Jan 2013

That sounds painful! I'm sorry you had to go through that. How is the pain now? What did your surgeon say?

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