I have had open wounds for 6 weeks and I just feel like something went wrong and he's not telling me. My scars are awful and I have had the worst recovery ever. I have gained 15 lbs and spent 4 weeks on pain meds. Its been 7 weeks, my right breast is still red, tight, and inflammed. The wounds are closing, but it looks awful and him and his staff telling me "it looks good" and "its normal" isn't enough for me. They never prepared me for this.
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Answer: Did my doctor take too much tissue or sew me up too tight? I ended up with wounds and my scars are now awful.
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