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Itching back BIG time
Stitches are out!
Also happy to find out that pathology didn't show anything more than what had already been found in my 3 biopsies.
I'm amazed at the pain RELIEF I have experienced as a result of this surgery. ZERO nerve pain and ZERO back/muscle pain. My surgeon said I was already standing straighter. Can't wait to see my physical therapist so he can fix the last of my neck/shoulder issues.
4 days Post-op
Despite feeling better, I am still relying on my mom for incision care. My incision along the crease goes back almost to my back (further evidence of just how much he took out). There is NO way I would be able to reach around to clean/put ointment on. I am hoping to be able to do this myself once the stitches are out.
I guess my biggest tip right now is the use of arnica (the pellets, not the cream). I was told to start taking it a week before surgery and to continue use until all bruising and swelling was gone. I am convinced this is why I didn't have to have drains and my incisions are healing as well as what they are. Very little bleeding, the gauze pads are really just providing cushioning for the incisions. I can't help feeling extremely lucky that my recovery is going so well.
Provider Review
Dr. Passaretti and his entire office staff were incredible. I never felt rushed. All of my questions were answered as if they were important, even when I admitted some of them were stupid. He made me feel like I was his only patient on the days I had appointments. In addition to the consult, he had me in right before my excision/lumpectomy to mark where my breast surgeon should make her incision to reduce the number of scars I would have. My pre-op appointment was very detailed, informing me of everything I would need to know before during and after. And while I was waking up in recovery, they went over all post-op instructions with my mother who is taking care of me. Dr. Passaretti was the only doctor recommended by my gynecologist, primary care doctor, and physical therapist, and I would agree with them.