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37 Yrs Old, Going from a 36L to a 36C??? - Darien, CT
UPDATED FROM WhiskeyGirl93
13 days post
Itching back BIG time
WORTH IT$6,500
I am sitting here tonight not sleeping because of the itching. I knew it would come back. Happened to me after my excisional biopsy. My skin, not around the actual incisions, is flaking off as if I had a bad sunburn. Not sure why my skin reacts to surgery this way. Doesn't help that I am also touch sensitive. It feels like all nerves have been set to high. At least I know I have feeling everywhere in my new breasts. I can't wait to get past this phase.
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UPDATED FROM WhiskeyGirl93
9 days post
Stitches are out!
My stitches were removed yesterday and OMG, the itching has improved. Made a cooked breakfast this morning, just because I could. Still bleeding a bit at the T junction, but my surgeon said that is normal for people who had as much as me removed.
Also happy to find out that pathology didn't show anything more than what had already been found in my 3 biopsies.
I'm amazed at the pain RELIEF I have experienced as a result of this surgery. ZERO nerve pain and ZERO back/muscle pain. My surgeon said I was already standing straighter. Can't wait to see my physical therapist so he can fix the last of my neck/shoulder issues.
Also happy to find out that pathology didn't show anything more than what had already been found in my 3 biopsies.
I'm amazed at the pain RELIEF I have experienced as a result of this surgery. ZERO nerve pain and ZERO back/muscle pain. My surgeon said I was already standing straighter. Can't wait to see my physical therapist so he can fix the last of my neck/shoulder issues.
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UPDATED FROM WhiskeyGirl93
4 days post
4 days Post-op
Significant improvement over the last couple of days. I have halved my painkillers and will be trying Extra-Strength Tylenol during the day today. Mainly feels like a hard workout and your muscles are tight. Can't wait to get my stitches out on Tuesday next week.
Despite feeling better, I am still relying on my mom for incision care. My incision along the crease goes back almost to my back (further evidence of just how much he took out). There is NO way I would be able to reach around to clean/put ointment on. I am hoping to be able to do this myself once the stitches are out.
I guess my biggest tip right now is the use of arnica (the pellets, not the cream). I was told to start taking it a week before surgery and to continue use until all bruising and swelling was gone. I am convinced this is why I didn't have to have drains and my incisions are healing as well as what they are. Very little bleeding, the gauze pads are really just providing cushioning for the incisions. I can't help feeling extremely lucky that my recovery is going so well.
Despite feeling better, I am still relying on my mom for incision care. My incision along the crease goes back almost to my back (further evidence of just how much he took out). There is NO way I would be able to reach around to clean/put ointment on. I am hoping to be able to do this myself once the stitches are out.
I guess my biggest tip right now is the use of arnica (the pellets, not the cream). I was told to start taking it a week before surgery and to continue use until all bruising and swelling was gone. I am convinced this is why I didn't have to have drains and my incisions are healing as well as what they are. Very little bleeding, the gauze pads are really just providing cushioning for the incisions. I can't help feeling extremely lucky that my recovery is going so well.
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