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1 Month Post Op
Implant has finally moved out of my underarm on the left side. I can now see all the hair I thought I was shaving. Haha!
Working the muscle a bit more but does cause burning pain to occur again. It's on and off at this point. Due to the pain, I'm still at 10lbs or under.
Developed cleavage two days ago. Still have ways to drop on the left side. Right side is at the point of rounding off at the bottom but not doing it yet.
Still wearing the band to assist them down. It sucks. Painful all of the time. It's all folded over and nothing you can do to rid of the folds work. Which leaves marks of indents deep within the skin. The band I'm using is the tightest it can go. I didn't feel as though having it a little lose would help progress that we're after. And the tightness isn't so bothersome. It's the stupid band in general. I take it off for around 10 minutes each night to gently itch my sides. But the left breast pain without it on is enough for me to have my husband place it back on. It's actually uncomfortable without it as well. In a weird spot.
Next checkup is around the 25th of January.
I have been upgraded to a loose fitting sports bra if that's such a thing. Have been wearing tank tops, body suits, and big tees in the meantime. I'm not able to find one at the moment. Been avoiding the mall with so many folks out and the virus. That's the last thing I need to hinder healing. Any kind of illness.
Bending over I have to hold it in place or sharp pains take over. Can't reach backwards and lifting a monitor isn't great with the width of holding it. (Primary chest muscle work).
My incision line looks great. Has been getting sore. Pretty sure it's from stretching even though it's below the line.
The surgeon had two residents in during my visit a few weeks back and this last week. The one before last, I was too embarrassed and exhausted from the pain to allow them in. This past visit I did. He said I was a special case, and that was exactly why I wanted to share with them, Poland Syndrome is a thing. It is rarely diagnosed in females and concerned patients and parents are told it's hormones; still growing as a pre-teen/teenager. Maybe the case for some but more are obvious if the effort is put in. Despite my difference, not one of my gyno doctors ever mentioned it during my breast exams. Even after I brought it up. Claimed it was my own normal. I suppose so, but a validation that it isn't "normal" and it recognized would have made me feel less crazy. Nonetheless, made sure it was noted with at least two more soon to be professionals. My little mark in the world to help the next stranger. Thankful for Dr. Schmidt's expertise and helping heal more than what's physical.
Overall, it's getting better. Not close to normal recovery as I've read on here but, I'll take any progress given the circumstance.
Working the muscle a bit more but does cause burning pain to occur again. It's on and off at this point. Due to the pain, I'm still at 10lbs or under.
Developed cleavage two days ago. Still have ways to drop on the left side. Right side is at the point of rounding off at the bottom but not doing it yet.
Still wearing the band to assist them down. It sucks. Painful all of the time. It's all folded over and nothing you can do to rid of the folds work. Which leaves marks of indents deep within the skin. The band I'm using is the tightest it can go. I didn't feel as though having it a little lose would help progress that we're after. And the tightness isn't so bothersome. It's the stupid band in general. I take it off for around 10 minutes each night to gently itch my sides. But the left breast pain without it on is enough for me to have my husband place it back on. It's actually uncomfortable without it as well. In a weird spot.
Next checkup is around the 25th of January.
I have been upgraded to a loose fitting sports bra if that's such a thing. Have been wearing tank tops, body suits, and big tees in the meantime. I'm not able to find one at the moment. Been avoiding the mall with so many folks out and the virus. That's the last thing I need to hinder healing. Any kind of illness.
Bending over I have to hold it in place or sharp pains take over. Can't reach backwards and lifting a monitor isn't great with the width of holding it. (Primary chest muscle work).
My incision line looks great. Has been getting sore. Pretty sure it's from stretching even though it's below the line.
The surgeon had two residents in during my visit a few weeks back and this last week. The one before last, I was too embarrassed and exhausted from the pain to allow them in. This past visit I did. He said I was a special case, and that was exactly why I wanted to share with them, Poland Syndrome is a thing. It is rarely diagnosed in females and concerned patients and parents are told it's hormones; still growing as a pre-teen/teenager. Maybe the case for some but more are obvious if the effort is put in. Despite my difference, not one of my gyno doctors ever mentioned it during my breast exams. Even after I brought it up. Claimed it was my own normal. I suppose so, but a validation that it isn't "normal" and it recognized would have made me feel less crazy. Nonetheless, made sure it was noted with at least two more soon to be professionals. My little mark in the world to help the next stranger. Thankful for Dr. Schmidt's expertise and helping heal more than what's physical.
Overall, it's getting better. Not close to normal recovery as I've read on here but, I'll take any progress given the circumstance.
Post op Day 16
Right is doing amazing. Left is taking some time to catch up.
I'm still in pain but have been massaging. It has helped. Pretty sure it's the muscle still adjusting. Two weeks seem like forever BTW. But I know it's the beginning and can take up to 6 months.
Good news, just in time for summer.
I'm still in pain but have been massaging. It has helped. Pretty sure it's the muscle still adjusting. Two weeks seem like forever BTW. But I know it's the beginning and can take up to 6 months.
Good news, just in time for summer.
Day 16 Post Op
Left is starting to drop I believe. Had a weird sensation around my areola for a few days and then a weird "vibration" sensation. Could have been a muscle spasm around that area, nerves trying to connect, and or the implant liquid shifting downward. After a few days of pressure and sharp pains, it all of a sudden eased up. I felt amazing!
And then a day later, not so much. I have a deliberating pain on the side a little below half way down. Burning/ripping feeling that does not ease up until I take a muscle relaxer. (At least that worked last night). Given that works, the implant must be moving and stretching a new area of the breast muscle or the nerves are trying to make a connection. Either way, super comfortable. And by super, that's putting it mildly. It doesn't go away unless pain managed. I did some light rubbing and that seems to help for a minute but at times it's sensitive to touch.
The land I was given to help them drop has became quite an annoyance, curling up around the band and digging in around the underarms. Continuing to wear this 24/7 but find relief when showering.
Tape covering incision is starting to come off. Held for a good bit. Overall, I'm uncomfortable, but hoping this passes soon. Will update for week 3.
And then a day later, not so much. I have a deliberating pain on the side a little below half way down. Burning/ripping feeling that does not ease up until I take a muscle relaxer. (At least that worked last night). Given that works, the implant must be moving and stretching a new area of the breast muscle or the nerves are trying to make a connection. Either way, super comfortable. And by super, that's putting it mildly. It doesn't go away unless pain managed. I did some light rubbing and that seems to help for a minute but at times it's sensitive to touch.
The land I was given to help them drop has became quite an annoyance, curling up around the band and digging in around the underarms. Continuing to wear this 24/7 but find relief when showering.
Tape covering incision is starting to come off. Held for a good bit. Overall, I'm uncomfortable, but hoping this passes soon. Will update for week 3.
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