Hello, I'm 5 days post opp had 375cc overs and I feel terrible I can't lift my right arm much I'm so stiff and can barely walk for a few minutes I'm short of breath and my chest feels so tight Is this normal? I also wanted to ask if I could use ice packs to help with pain ive heard they help? If not what Can I use to help me and what is there to help with the tightness as I have severe asthma and I'm finding it difficult to cope with the tightness thank you
March 8, 2015
Answer: Can I use ice packs? The tightness and shortness of breath is normal and most likely the symptoms you are experiencing are slightly increased because your history of asthma. Try taking deep, yoga type breaths, and that should notice that the shortness of breath starting to improve. If your plastic surgeon went over massaging techniques with you then you should start massaging lightly to help the skin relax. Once the skin relaxes and the implants become more mobile you will notice the discomfort you are experiencing will start to improve. Usually icing the surgical area with in the first 48 hours of surgery is helpful with swelling and some of the pain. At this point you can try to see if icing the area to see if it helps, and you can do so by icing 15 minutes and removing the ice for 15 minutes, and repeat as needed.
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Can I use ice packs? The tightness and shortness of breath is normal and most likely the symptoms you are experiencing are slightly increased because your history of asthma. Try taking deep, yoga type breaths, and that should notice that the shortness of breath starting to improve. If your plastic surgeon went over massaging techniques with you then you should start massaging lightly to help the skin relax. Once the skin relaxes and the implants become more mobile you will notice the discomfort you are experiencing will start to improve. Usually icing the surgical area with in the first 48 hours of surgery is helpful with swelling and some of the pain. At this point you can try to see if icing the area to see if it helps, and you can do so by icing 15 minutes and removing the ice for 15 minutes, and repeat as needed.
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