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Mondors Cord - Chevy Chase, MD

UPDATED FROM DCMom
14 days post

2 weeks post op today! So, I've noticed in the...

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2 weeks post op today! So, I've noticed in the last several days some tightness under my left boob when I try to reach for things. In the bak of my mind I thought it could be Mondors cord but, I didn't think it could happen so soon after surgery. I keep reading stories of women getting mondors at about week 3 or later, not 1 week after surgery. It's not painful at all, I just feel skin tightness while reaching for something. I've read it will go away in a few more weeks. Whew!

Still feeling gurgling and pain in my right breast, so I'm trying to take it easy on myself with the house work errand running. Waiting for the ps office to call.

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Definitely take it easy. You may feel ok but your body needs to heal. I had to tell myself that...although I feel fine I have to remember everything hasn't fully healed. I know it's kinda hard with little ones around. Take it easy hun and I hope the pain eases up for you.
Thanks Angel1981! How are you doing?
I'm doing awesome! I go for my 1 week post op tomorrow morning, I'll post pics and an update afterwards. I'm hoping he tells me I can workout or do something easy going because I'm getting bored.
Hey DC Mom, Just curious as to who your surgeoun was and how your scars are looking?

Hi there, What did your ps have to say? How are you feeling?

Okay, I had never heard of a mondor's cord, so had to look it up. Here's more info for anyone who's interested.

They look nice even though they are still high. I hope mine's turn out well. I'm 5'5 160lbs(all of my weight is on my lower half). I have a choice between 400, 425 & 450 cc silicone, round, high profile Mentor under the muscle. What did you do to prepare for surgery, i.e. getting your house ready, buying supplies.....?
Hi tweety. I'm 5 months post op now, and they've settled very nicely. To prepare I read a lot of the posts on this site and others. I bought arnica Montana rub on gel for bruising, but I never used it because there was no bruising. I bought 2 extra sports bras because I read it may help to have extras, but that didn't work for me either, because I bought bras the size I wore pre-op, and they were just too tight and uncomfortable. My ps also told me to stop wearing the surgical bra, and any other bra at my first follow up appointment. I didn't buy a special pillow for sleeping either. I just used a lot of regular pillows and a neck pillow for upright sleeping. For preparing my home, I made sure the chores were done, and had a few meals prepped for my family, and had a bedside table in front of my night stand for easier access to meds, waster, and the tv remote. Zip up tops were also very helpful. And finally, for post op I've been using biocorneum on my scars. Hope this was helpful. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM DCMom
12 days post

I had my 1st post-op today. I saw the surgical...

I had my 1st post-op today. I saw the surgical nurse not my ps. I won't see him until the next appointment in about a month. I haven't updated in a while b/c I've been sick, and I've staying at my parents house while having some work done at home. My boobs feel pretty good so far, but sometimes my right breast hurts more than I think it should but the nurse said the was normal b/c I'm right handed. I pray she's right! She took off my steri strips and told me to use warm compresses. She also told me to place my hands at the tops of my boobs and rub down, and also hold both breasts and rub them around in a circle. Still not sleeping well, and every time I get cold my boobs feel like I have morning boob.

Have any if you ladies used biocorneum? I bought some today, and I was curious if you liked the results. I guess I should've asked before I bought but oh well, I tend to scar easily, and they said it was the best??

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Hi DCMom, sorry to hear you were sick :( , you're looking great, tomorrow will be my 9 week post op BLA and my right girl still reminds me now and them to take it easy , I remember wanting to get back to my normal self so bad but I had to remind myself all the time to take it one day at a time, wishing you a good night sleep soon, take care for now
Thanks so much nowornever2012! It's nice to know I'm not the only one out here. Wow 9 weeks! Congrats! They must just feel like they belong to you now.
UPDATED FROM DCMom
7 days post

Hey Ladies. I drove for the first time yesterday....

Hey Ladies. I drove for the first time yesterday. The kids started back to school. It wasn't bad at all. I felt no pain or discomfort while driving. My rash is going away slowly, (I'm taking allgery meds and using hydrocotizone cream), but now my throat is scratchy. I think I'm coming down with a cold. Argh!

Also I would advise any upcoming breast aug patients to do back strengthening exercises before surgery! My back is killing me. These puppies are heavier than I thought thy would be.

I'm also shocked at how tired I get so early in the day. I am wiped out just doing somewhat minimal things. I bought an exercise system yesterday and I can't wait to ask when I can start using it at my post op on Tuesday. I really want to reshape my whole body, and the first step is done!!

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Congrats! You look great! Glad your rash is going away, hope you aren't getting sick. Lots and lots of fluids and rest. Although that sounds good but probably challenging with the little one. I too can't wait to start back exercising, but I'm going to take it one day at a time.
Thanks! I've seen yours, and they look awesome. I thought I'd be back to normal by now. I don't know what I was thinking. Ha! I have to take it one day at a time too!
Thank you. Yes, definitely rest up. I now what you mean though, I'm ready to get back to my daily routine.
Congrats you look great! I'm getting the same size implants at the end of the month!! Encouraging to see how they could look :)
Thanks and Good luck Limaboro! I'm glad you found this helpful. Other than size, what else are you planning (incision, placement, profile)?
Mod+ profile silicone mentor, crease incision. Might be switching to 475cc. Not sure yet? I have another pre-op on Monday. My surgery is very soon now though (jan 29)!!!! Getting anxious.
P.S. What size do you THINK this (the 425cc) has brought you to? I'm starting out an A cup and hoping for Small D....which is why I might be getting 475cc instead...???
I was a small b. did 397 mod+ now probably a DD. I can't wrap my head around that so I went up a band size to a 38d. Will get remeasures in a few weeks. I think 425 will get where u want, I originally wante larger but then with a bra on I'm glad I didn't.
Ur surgeon can tell u best though!
Thanks for the info! You look great, by the way!!! Did you mention you had a run since your BA? I read your review and I think I saw that you were going to!? If so, how did the girls handle that!? I really hope running can happen by week 8 post op?
I truly have no idea what size I am. My doc now just wants me to wear shelf or built in bra tank tops, for the next month. So I'm going to follow his orders and get sized when all of the swelling is down. Your doc should be able to gauge what # of ccs will bring you to that size.
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