Hi Peggy! It happened to me too. My separation around the nipple has still not closed from my March 8 surgery. The surgeon is trying to hold off and let it close on its own, without revision. But I completely understand how you feel. It's very depressing to take care of an open wound for a long time. Mentally I hit rock bottom about a week ago - and this is the only place I'll say it - I even felt the return of old self-harming thoughts. So I decided to try something new - I went to a practitioner of Reiki last Monday and had a 1 hour session. I'm a bit of a skeptic, but I felt the cleansing energy sweeping through my body. The therapeutic relaxation has carried over into my daily life, and I feel myself getting a little stronger every day. Last Friday at the doctor's we saw the first sign of the granules that form to make a scab. So I have learned that sometimes the power to heal is within me, and I'm directing my energy inward to help the process that my body can't seem to complete.
Hang in there - it really was worth it - it WILL heal. And perhaps you can learn a thing or to about how your body and mind connection affects healing. I'm a believer now that healing can be learned - it's not all just blood chemistry. Sometimes focusing with your mind (or praying if that's what would help you) can really make a difference. Kate
Sweet Lori - hang in there. You were used to the way you looked - and it's changed. I'm a little freaked out about my belly as well - I couldn't really see it before, and my boobs had a way of tenting everything over my belly. The bottom line is - I can't wear the same clothes I used too - because I'm not the same body. Good news - shopping spree is coming soon!!!! Time to buy some clothes that fit our new bodies!! I look forward also to getting the all clear on exercise, because I'm gonna banish the belly!
I would hestitate to tell people it's an easy surgery. That's certainly a personal opinion. It's traumatic on the body, and everyone must take their own recovery time. I am so grateful for taking things slowly. My family has been very supportive. It has reached the point where I can go all day (I'm two weeks post surgery), but at 6pm I have to get in bed for a while. I just can feel the soreness, and don't want to jeopardize the healing in any way. I had 425 grams taken from each breast, and am still measuring a 40D. I wish they were smaller, since I asked the doctor if he could make me a small C, but they are an improvement over what I was - and my back is already thanking me!!! Please take it easy after your surgery - you won't regret it. Give your body a chance - the scars will be less noticeable and you will heal better all-round.
The last correctly-sized bra I bought was a 38F? That eas before the third child added her little bit. I used to buy 42DD to try and make them work.had a little over 850 grams removed in all. I believe when the swelling goes down I'll be in the neighborhood of 38C. So very happy!!!
Well I don't think it's possible for me to be any happier! My surgery was on the 8th, and it has been painful, but I feel like I am coming out of the woods now. My family and friends have been so amazing and helpful. I look in the mirror and I get this permagrin. This is the way I was SUPPOSED to see myself all these 42 years- a beautiful woman! "They" aren't in my way anymore and will never be! I have so much hope for an active life now, and nothing standing in my way. I qm gentle with my scars, putting antibiotic cream on them and murmering softly that they'll be better soon. I smile wickedly at my dresser because the second I can lift heavy things again it's getting EMPTIED. I will not have to buy the "coverup" clothes anymore and I can't wait to buy clothes that actually FIT. For those who are waiting here is a little advice; recovery hurts. Take your pain medecine on time. Arrange things so you will be cared for yet left alone. Give yourself time. And when the pain begins to recede, and you see that light at the end of the tunnel-shine it on your gorgeous breasts! ENJOY!!!!!!
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Hang in there - it really was worth it - it WILL heal. And perhaps you can learn a thing or to about how your body and mind connection affects healing. I'm a believer now that healing can be learned - it's not all just blood chemistry. Sometimes focusing with your mind (or praying if that's what would help you) can really make a difference. Kate
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