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Mondors Cord - Chevy Chase, MD

Hi tweety. I'm 5 months post op now, and they've settled very nicely. To prepare I read a lot of the posts on this site and others. I bought arnica Montana rub on gel for bruising, but I never used it because there was no bruising. I bought 2 extra sports bras because I read it may help to have extras, but that didn't work for me either, because I bought bras the size I wore pre-op, and they were just too tight and uncomfortable. My ps also told me to stop wearing the surgical bra, and any other bra at my first follow up appointment. I didn't buy a special pillow for sleeping either. I just used a lot of regular pillows and a neck pillow for upright sleeping. For preparing my home, I made sure the chores were done, and had a few meals prepped for my family, and had a bedside table in front of my night stand for easier access to meds, waster, and the tv remote. Zip up tops were also very helpful. And finally, for post op I've been using biocorneum on my scars. Hope this was helpful. Good luck!

Good luck today! Get lots of rest when you get home.

Thanks Angel1981! How are you doing?

I pray everything goes well with you, and your spirits brighten!

Glad to see your healing well!