If it wasn't for my left boob, I would have been off of percosets after day 2. Everyday it feels very tight and hard inside of my chest and is sometimes hard to breathe. It also hurts when I go for walks, and it feels better when I hold it in place. My right one is still hard but is not uncomfortable for me one bit. Is this normal for the first week post op?
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Yes, it is unusual but it can happen. Regardless, the fact that you are experiencing sudden pain after 3 years means that something is going on which must be assessed in person. Schedule an appointment to see your surgeon as soon as possible. Best, Dr. Nazarian
Magnesium should not be an issue, but always best to discuss this kind of thing with your surgeon since he or she knows your case best. Hope this helps -- Dr. Nazarian
YES.Smoking marijuana takes in both THC and carbon monoxide. THC is a drug and in medicine, we always try to avoid negative drug interactions. There are so many anesthetic agents as well as antibiotics and pain medication one is given around the time of surgery, and there is so...
