Just after two weeks I was able to put a small pillow slightly under the breast next to the mattress and then drape my upper arm over the top of it. Not great, but it sure helped me to sleep better. Pretty sore in the morning but worth it. The doc said it was okay for me to do at my second week post-op appointment.
I am three weeks post-op now and I'm hoping next week is better than last. I ended up with a nasty and painful urinary tract infection. I have only had two in my entire life and I just finished a round of prophylactic antibiotics. What the heck? At my third post-op appointment, when the nurse was changing my bandages, she noticed the bottom of my vertical incision was "wet" and oozing. Great. It was dry and closed last week. I am healing but still feel incredibly sore, bruised and tender. This recovery is slower than I ever imagined ...
Re: Puckering
My PS explained at great length during my consultation that he has to "pleat" the skin to make it match up and come out even at the incision. Because skin is so elastic, he said as it heals, it will smooth out to a thin, faded, silvery line ... eventually.
Re: puckering
My PS went into great detail at my consultation describing how he has to "pleat" the skin to get it to come together when he sutures it. He said don't be alarmed initially as there will be puckering. Eventually, because of the skin's elasticity, the breast tissue will even it all out as it heals and the result will be a smooth line which will lighten and fade with time. Sure hope he's right!
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