I had separation at the "T" junction (where the incisions meet) under both breasts that didn't seem to want to heal. My surgeon cut away that thin layer of white skin that was covering them (from your pics, it looks like your doc did that also). I just cleaned them everyday, and I only had bandages (band aids really) on them for the first couple of days. I did try to lay down and dry and get air as much as I could, but I didn't really have a lot of time for that. After about two weeks, they both finally scabbed over. The one scab fell off by itself revealing a nice new layer of skin, and the surgeon removed the scab under the other breast on Thursday, and it is 99% closed. Be patient and let them dry out and get air. You should see slow but steady improvement. I assume you're still seeing the doc on a regular basis until it heals?
So glad to hear you're on the right path and getting closer to being able to check the "worth it" box. It's been almost 10 weeks since my surgery, and my last opening is finally just about completely closed. I'm constantly being amazed at the ways in which this surgery has made my life so much better and made me so much happier. You will soon be having those same feelings!
I've been gone for over a week and just finished reading your updates. I'm glad you're getting proper care. It's been a few more days since your last post, are you feeling better?
Since your surgeon is too far away to see, go to a wound care center (google it), and have them take a look at it ASAP. Have you been taking your temperature (high temp is one sign of infection). Anyway, don't mess with it - get yourself looked at.
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