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Almost four weeks since op
Had the appointment on Monday (22 days post op) with the nurse (she was lovely). She was very happy with the healing and the results and went off to find a camera to show the other nurses. She kindly took the latest photos but because my dressings had just been removed there are a lot of creases etc caused by the dressings so I took a few more this morning (25 days post op).
The nurse didn't replace my dressings and I do feel far more comfortable without them. I'm so pleased with the results so far, the breasts are so symmetrical and I hope, as the swelling goes down and the implants lower, they are going to be exactly what I hoped for.
When Mr Ahmed said I needed an uplift as well as implants I was really nervous of the 'anchor' scar running up to my nipples but to be honest it's barely noticeable already. I'm now applying the silicone gel cream that I purchased to help with the healing. As you can see from the photos there are still small bruises and scabs but overall I'm comfortable and far more confident to tackle light lifting as I know the incisions have healed. Still advised to sleep slightly upright and on my back and of course continue to wear the support bra.
The nurse didn't replace my dressings and I do feel far more comfortable without them. I'm so pleased with the results so far, the breasts are so symmetrical and I hope, as the swelling goes down and the implants lower, they are going to be exactly what I hoped for.
When Mr Ahmed said I needed an uplift as well as implants I was really nervous of the 'anchor' scar running up to my nipples but to be honest it's barely noticeable already. I'm now applying the silicone gel cream that I purchased to help with the healing. As you can see from the photos there are still small bruises and scabs but overall I'm comfortable and far more confident to tackle light lifting as I know the incisions have healed. Still advised to sleep slightly upright and on my back and of course continue to wear the support bra.
19 Days Post Op
Due to the holidays over Christmas and New Year and my work schedule, and a Covid test, I had to remove and replace my own dressings. It was easy enough and I purchased Mepore dressings from my local chemist. So this was my first opportunity to see my breasts since day 12. Again I felt slightly nervous at seeing them, especially since I'd had a stinging pain on the very outer edge underneath my left breast. It turned out this was just a small area that had bled slightly, probably due to over stretching.
I have to say I'm really pleased with the neatness of the scars and can't believe how well they are healing. My right breast is still slightly more swollen but I'm advised it's perfectly normal for one or other to have reacted slightly more to the trauma.
The photos are directly after the dressings have been removed so any distortion of the skin and marks are from the tightness and adhesives of the dressings. There is bruising in places, to be expected, and the breasts are still quite swollen and hard but are starting to soften. I have sensation returning in both nipples and where at first this felt like chafing and was quite sore, they are now calming down and feel fairly normal.
I'm still mostly sleeping on my back but do wake up slightly on my side so I must be finding it comfortable enough to not have to wake up and manoeuvre. I'm not taking any painkillers, the only 'thing' I have are slight twinges now and again in the areola/nipple area, presumably just sensations returning.
Over all I'm over the moon at the symmetry and can't believe the speed at which everything is healing. I have an appointment on Monday with the nurse for a check and removal of dressings so hope she agrees all is well.
I have to say I'm really pleased with the neatness of the scars and can't believe how well they are healing. My right breast is still slightly more swollen but I'm advised it's perfectly normal for one or other to have reacted slightly more to the trauma.
The photos are directly after the dressings have been removed so any distortion of the skin and marks are from the tightness and adhesives of the dressings. There is bruising in places, to be expected, and the breasts are still quite swollen and hard but are starting to soften. I have sensation returning in both nipples and where at first this felt like chafing and was quite sore, they are now calming down and feel fairly normal.
I'm still mostly sleeping on my back but do wake up slightly on my side so I must be finding it comfortable enough to not have to wake up and manoeuvre. I'm not taking any painkillers, the only 'thing' I have are slight twinges now and again in the areola/nipple area, presumably just sensations returning.
Over all I'm over the moon at the symmetry and can't believe the speed at which everything is healing. I have an appointment on Monday with the nurse for a check and removal of dressings so hope she agrees all is well.
Update 16 days Post Breast Lift with Implants
I was going to update with photos on the 27th December (yesterday) as this was my next date with the nurse to have my dressings changed. Unfortunately I was pinged for a Covid test so couldn't attend but thought I'd do a brief update on pain etc.
Last night I slept on my side for the first time since the op and it was just heaven. It's funny though that I turned without thinking, something I hadn't done til then, so my body knew it was fine before I did. Although sleeping on my back. slightly raised was no biggy it wasn't exactly comfortable either.
I hadn't been taking paracetamol for about a week but in the last 48 hours I began to feel a soreness in my nipples so I'm presuming the sensation is returning. I wouldn't call it pain, it's more like when a bra chafes against them only it wasn't the bra because it doesn't move.
Itching has started but not too badly. It's in the areas of the incisions so I'm presuming it's the healing.
One odd thing I noticed when I was sat in a bath (water quite low to not wet the dressings) was that my armpits don't feel the same shape. I only noticed as I came to shave them and they felt like they'd changed. Probably due to the swelling, which is going down, as is the height of my implants. Initially they sat quite high but I was assured by the medical staff that they would drop when the swelling etc decreased. The tops of my breasts are starting to feel softer and look less taut.
I'm a farmer so I'm quite physical in my work and was concerned about taking too much time off but also about returning to work too soon. By day 8 I was carrying half filled buckets and slices of hay. Today I went back to milking cows and could managed to carry a bale of hay a short distance. I wouldn't recommend going back to physical work this early at all. I couldn't finish the milking mainly because stretching felt like I was putting the stitches and healing at risk. I also found I could feel I was using my chest muscles a great deal and this caused an aching. If I had an office job I'd have been fine going back to work after a week with care. I spent this time doing paperwork and it was no bother. I tried driving on day four and found I could without any issue except for gears 5 and 6. The position of my gears meant I had to pull the gearstick towards me and this caused pain. By day 8 I was fine to drive.
I went to a spin class yesterday and just worked my legs and did my best not to get sweaty due to the dressings. I couldn't contemplate actually coming out of the saddle or using my arms but it felt good just to do some exercise after Christmas. But again, I'm a bit stupid and would recommend taking things easy.
Everything feels like it's healing well and there's no pain. The bra can feel a bit tight at times but I just adjust it's position and I'm appreciative of the support it's giving me although having stuffed myself over Christmas an emergency bra one size up would have been a good idea. I certainly wouldn't feel safe in a normal bra as it doesn't offer the support anywhere near as well.
I'll have an appointment to change my dressings in the next few days so will update with photos.
Last night I slept on my side for the first time since the op and it was just heaven. It's funny though that I turned without thinking, something I hadn't done til then, so my body knew it was fine before I did. Although sleeping on my back. slightly raised was no biggy it wasn't exactly comfortable either.
I hadn't been taking paracetamol for about a week but in the last 48 hours I began to feel a soreness in my nipples so I'm presuming the sensation is returning. I wouldn't call it pain, it's more like when a bra chafes against them only it wasn't the bra because it doesn't move.
Itching has started but not too badly. It's in the areas of the incisions so I'm presuming it's the healing.
One odd thing I noticed when I was sat in a bath (water quite low to not wet the dressings) was that my armpits don't feel the same shape. I only noticed as I came to shave them and they felt like they'd changed. Probably due to the swelling, which is going down, as is the height of my implants. Initially they sat quite high but I was assured by the medical staff that they would drop when the swelling etc decreased. The tops of my breasts are starting to feel softer and look less taut.
I'm a farmer so I'm quite physical in my work and was concerned about taking too much time off but also about returning to work too soon. By day 8 I was carrying half filled buckets and slices of hay. Today I went back to milking cows and could managed to carry a bale of hay a short distance. I wouldn't recommend going back to physical work this early at all. I couldn't finish the milking mainly because stretching felt like I was putting the stitches and healing at risk. I also found I could feel I was using my chest muscles a great deal and this caused an aching. If I had an office job I'd have been fine going back to work after a week with care. I spent this time doing paperwork and it was no bother. I tried driving on day four and found I could without any issue except for gears 5 and 6. The position of my gears meant I had to pull the gearstick towards me and this caused pain. By day 8 I was fine to drive.
I went to a spin class yesterday and just worked my legs and did my best not to get sweaty due to the dressings. I couldn't contemplate actually coming out of the saddle or using my arms but it felt good just to do some exercise after Christmas. But again, I'm a bit stupid and would recommend taking things easy.
Everything feels like it's healing well and there's no pain. The bra can feel a bit tight at times but I just adjust it's position and I'm appreciative of the support it's giving me although having stuffed myself over Christmas an emergency bra one size up would have been a good idea. I certainly wouldn't feel safe in a normal bra as it doesn't offer the support anywhere near as well.
I'll have an appointment to change my dressings in the next few days so will update with photos.
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