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4 weeks post op
Today makes four weeks I explanted and still loving my new/old self. Ladies who are awaiting explant, you will not be disappointed. I have not had a migraine since the morning of my surgery. I'm still in disbelief. My complete feeling of exhaustion is gone as well. I'm still tired from a day's work, but nothing like before my explant. While my physical aliments mentioned above have subsided, I'm still sore and gotta love the sharp shocks to my breast; at least I know they are healing. I've also read where some women are massaging their breasts/incisions. My PS did not recommend this at all, even when I asked him point blank. For those of you that are massaging, what was your PS's rational?
Fluid in breast...how long until it is absorbed?
In my previous post, I mentioned that my left breast has a tad of fluid in it. My PS was not concerned and said it was not necessary to drain it. It is not unsightly, but feels odd enough that when I wear my sports bra/garment some of my skin bubbles out near my armpit, leaving me with a fatty/swollen feeling. I have no pain. It just feels odd. Does/did anyone have a similar experience? If so, how long did it take for your body to absorb the fluid? This week will be three weeks post explant and lift.
18 days post and follow up with PS
I saw my PS today for my second follow up. Things are good. He removed my dissolvable stitches around my nipples (OUCH!) because they looked like they wouldn't be dissolving soon. I have sensation around my nipple, but have noticed one nipple will harden and the other won't. Don't really mind being a Popeye since I have sensation. I remember this happening with my initial BA. It will eventually dissipate. Since the incisions have closed, he decided to take them out because he said they would eventually begin to itch and become uncomfortable. I'm "ahead" of schedule as far as healing goes...good genes and clean living, I guess. I won't see him again for two months. My left breast has a little fluid in it (hence my slightly larger breasts) which will eventually be absorbed into my body. There is no need to drain it, and frankly since I'm not exposing myself anytime soon, that is not a concern. I'm loving my natural self and thanking all the women who take time to post. It had truly made my journey a more positive one!!