3 Week Post Aug and Lift Pain

I am 27 years old and I am slim. I had a silicone under muscle augmentation three weeks ago, I got a 380. My days have been miserable. I have missed days from my job. The doctor told me that after ten days I would be able to drive and do my normal activities but that wasn’t true. Sometimes, I can’t even get up from bed on my own. I had two complications, after my surgery, I was bleeding a lot from the tubes they left so the doctor had to do another surgery on the right breast to fix it. Then after that two stitches burst open from that same breast and I had to rush to a general surgeon to fix it because my doctor lives in another country. Now it is my left breast that is causing me pain. I have felt the same burning and pain under my incisions and on the sides. Also, my breasts are still swollen and they feel heavy. I am so disappointed and depressed. I heard that oxycodone can cause depression as well so I am not using it anymore. I was taking ibuprofen but it doesn’t help much. Today the other doctor prescribed me Naproxen tablets. Additionally, he also put me an injection today to reduce the swelling and soreness that I am experiencing. I wouldn’t recommend no one to do any breast surgery after what I have experience. Next week I must go back to work so now I am just praying to get heal properly because this isn’t easy. My family has suffered seeing me the way I am. They had never seen me so depressed. I believe that we should be thankful and love ourselves the way God made us. He made us perfect and in his image. It doesn’t matter what people think about us, I did it because I was flat chested and I wanted to look better but it wasn’t worth it so if you value your life and family, DO NOT DO IT!!!! May God help all of you women that are in the same boat like me because these surgeries can have a lot of complications but we need to be strong.

Thank you so much for your well-written "blog" and your candor. I am three weeks out and was told by my surgeon that "Of course, you can fly cross country and attend a conference." I am in agony. The pain is worse than the first few days and does not seem to be getting at all better. I am 58 years old, am a size 0 on the bottom and have no idea what I am (or will finally be) on top. I've always exercised, but that is now of the question because of the pain. I only opted for this surgery because my left breast was "shrink-wrapped" because of radiation and didn't match my right one. I could kick myself for doing this. I made it through cancer only to now have horrrible pain and for what? Who is going to see these things other than me and my loving husband? I feel like a vain idiot. The burning pain, the searing jolts of pain---nobody every talks about that---or how long it lasts. The depression from being in constant day and night pain is the worst. My strength is just sapped and I want to (but don't) just sit around (because moving hurts) and cry. If you are older, like me---are in a loving, stable relationship---then please think long and hard before doing this. And, if you're like me and stupidly chose vanity, then know I feel your pain.

I understand completely. I am also a fit daily exerciser including weights, spinning and jogging but a bit older than you. I had a breast lift with implants behind the muscle and I'm at week three today with the same sort of "relapse" pain you describe in both breasts but primarily the left one.

I do believe the pain experience is unique with each individual and I keep my doctor informed (although he is in another state and I must fly there if necessary.) I was glad to read your post because it made me feel that I wasn't the only one. Glad you are feeling better

I am also very appreciative of your posting your experience. I'm at 3 weeks and have been cleaning my closet, taking out (heavy!!) trash, carrying groceries and today I feel the burning, stinging sensation you talk about. Unfortunately my 'muscles' have been flexing alot which probably isn't a good thing... Reading your post and the other comments have made me realize I probably shouldn't be doing these things. On the other hand, I'm glad to know I'm not alone.

Jab66, you should probably take it a bit easier at this point. Listen to your body an avoid that drive to do too much. I am now at 6 months post op and finally feeling normal. My breasts were quite sore for some time but better every week. Before resuming weight training and other upper body fitness routines (about 6-8 weeks post op), I checked with my doctor to make certain I wasn't undoing any of his good work. You will feel like yourself again, soon.

I'm so thankful for the post, Atlchick. So much of what you wrote is exactly what I am experiencing. I am 43 years old, 5' 2", 117 pounds. One month ago I had a breast lift (lolipop incision) and got 375cc silicone implants. I live a very active & healthy lifestyle.Since surgery, I only work at my desk job. No exercising, no heavy lifting. I had no idea this operation would lead to so much pain and misery. The bath in hot water brings me relief also (even tho I cant get my breast in the water yet), just as you described. At the end of a long work day my breast just hurt so much. Its hard to explain, but maybe like a million ants are biting them. A bra hurts, no bra hurts, the bed sheet hurts. There's just no getting comfortable. Please tell me how long this misery lasted for you. I am looking hard for that light at the end of the tunnel! I can't see it!

I am a 63 yr old who just had implant surgery, something I've wanted to do for 25 yrs. Right now I'm at 2 1/2 wks post op, but am not experiencing any of the severe pain you ladies are talking about. Yes, by the end of the day I just can't wait to get out of my bra, and yes, the incision area is sore. But then again, I did not have a lift. I'm sure that makes a big difference. I even went to the gym yesterday, but did take it easy. But after reading about the rebound pain you are experiencing at 3 wks, it makes me wonder if I will have the same. But all I can say is right now I have absolutely no complaints.