It's been one week since my procedure, an explant and breast lift, and I feel this odd burst of energy. Compared to my baseline mood, this feels like what I imagine (mild) mania to be. I love it, don't get me wrong! I am so glad to have the surgery behind me. But this seems excessive–I don't feel like I need to sleep much and I am dying to heal enough to run a bunch of errands and start projects that I didn't want to do prior. Anyway, I'm afraid of a crash. Any wisdom, doc/s?
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There is such a thing as too much compression, when the compression prevents you from breathing properly and your lungs are not allowed to expand properly. What you need is some pressure to minimize swelling and prevent fluid collections to occur. that's all
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