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ongoing complications 3 weeks after breast reduction

re: scabs learning by experience. Don't try to remove scabs early. They will fall off when ready. I tried pulling one off and caused a small infection. I too have been exhausted since surgery though this past week has been turning point and I'm starting to feel more human. Major surgery is a shock to the body and then there's all the emotional stress. Remember to be good to yourself.

JaneF, I'm so sorry you are feeling crummy. If it helps any, It took me at least 5 weeks before I felt nearly human again. I still have strange pains that come and go - and change from R to L breast. Lipo is absolutely the most painful thing I've ever been through - took many months before pain subsided - however, mine was decades ago and things have improved since then. Now, they actually thin the fat prior to sucking it so it should be a bit less painful. You have a more rigorous schedule than I did and I feel bad for you. I'm hoping and praying that this week is a turning point for you and that you will feel better and happier with BR as things start to settle down. Remember to give yourself lots of breaks and time to rest . ps I've found that topical Arnica helps reduce with pain and bruising. Also bio-Oil or Palmers oil to help reduce dryness and lots of massage w/oil. Good Luck!

Yeah for you. My timeline has pretty much been the same as yours. Good luck!

So happy for you and your right about just giving it time.

Yeah! I agree. I guess it's hard to have firm fast rules since every woman is different and actually for most of us, even our breasts are not the same. Hope you don't mind if I share my own experience. I actually had 4 consults (2 male/2 female) before deciding on best surgeon (for me). Every one of them had completely different opinion and approach. Both male surgeons didn't even want to attempt full 2nd BR, telling me that if they cut the around the nipple, I'd probably lose nipples to necrosis and also have other major complications. They also felt I'd look abnormal with smaller breasts (I wanted to be a "B" size.) I opted for female surgeon w/ lots of experience doing BRs, as well as reconstructive since this was my 2nd BR. At 6 weeks post op I actually look pretty nice. She reduced large base circum. by pulling skin from side to side instead of top and bottom. Result..... I already have good sensation through most of both breasts including feeling in both nipples - which have healed completely. She took off at least 500 grams per breast (went from DD to reg. B size. Because I'm naturally small framed I actually look more shapely w/ long lean torso. :-) Pays to shop around - huh! Fill me in on how you are doing?