Relief from KK Breasts! -Columbus, GA

I haven't posted in about 10 days or so because I'm back to our normal, hectic routine, but I am progressing really well. I swear my PS has got to be the most amazing artist ever because you can barely see where the incisions are. I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I have hardly any scabbing left with the exception of where the T intersection is. I'm going to try to get some pics up here soon. My breasts are pretty sensitive to the touch and can get swollen. I'm back to being able to sleep on my side, although I sometimes prefer to sleep on my back now since I've been doing it since the surgery. The doc has okay'ed some light walking, sexual activity and driving as of my 2nd week post op. He doesn't want me working out until after he sees me again which will be after my 4th week post op. Hopefully he'll give me the go ahead.

My biggest issue/concern right now is this crazy pain in my ribs. They feel like they're really bruised/swollen which is weird because I don't remember having this pain until this week. When I stand up straight and take a deep breath it hurts and it also hurts if I lift my arms above my head. I'm going to call him about it on Monday, but has anyone else had this pain before?

So I posted like wayyyy early this morning and things have changed a bit. My right breast is killing me now mostly at the incision point and area that is right next to my armpit. It's like a pulsating pain that radiates all the way down my right arm. I noticed the left is starting to feel like that as well. It's not as bad as the right though. My right breast is sooo sensitive. After my shower tonight, I was using the blow dryer on them to make sure they were fully dry and I could barely do the right one. I had the setting on low speed and cool and I was in pain. I find it weird that this is happening now when I haven't had much pain at all since the surgery. Anyone know what it could be from? Maybe the healing inside? Ugh... I see the doc tomorrow anyway, so I'll get to ask him. I have no redness or anything. Besides that, today was a good day. I switched back to the gauze instead of the non stick pads because I think it was causing moisture to form and the incisions to leak around my nipples. For the long incisions underneath the breasts I'm still using extra long, unscented pads and they work great! Much cheaper than buying surgical dressings. I've also been having some trouble getting to sleep and sleeping well through the nite. That may have something to do with me sleeping on my back though and not being comfortable. Anyway, I'll let y'all know how the appt goes tomorrow!

So today, I'm officially 1 week post op! Whew! I never even thought the day of surgery would come let alone this day! It's so exciting! I spent much of Sunday sleeping. Not sure why I was so exhausted, but I took advantage of all the help I still have and slept. The incisions seem to be healing pretty well. Although, before I took a shower I noticed a slight increase in drainage on the dressings. Also, my boobs don't hurt, but my chest muscles do. The swelling has gone down a bit so they aren't itching as much, but the welts are still there. It also looks like they are dropping. I didn't know that it would happen so soon. I have my first pre-op appointment tomorrow so hopefully all goes well! I'm looking forward to hearing his opinion on my healing. We went out to grab a bite this weekend, and I can honestly say that I was more self conscious about my breasts than I was when they were big. haha. I think it was only because they are wrapped up with an ace bandage so it looked awkward to me. I feel awkward with small breasts. I never want to go back to have KK size breasts though, I just need to get used to the new ones. It's such a relief to have not had any back, neck or shoulder pain related to my breasts in a whole week! Awesomeness!