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33 Yr Old Mom, 42H... Nervous and Super Excited! Garden City, NY
UPDATED FROM mama pajama
19 days post
increasing redness at almost 3 weeks post op
$9,500
hey ladies! tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op. I'm still experiencing swelling and tenderness... also the incision sites under the breast itch like crazy. I'm concerned about increasing redness on the free nipple graft and I'm not sure if it's healing normally. I don't have fever and there is no oozing or discharge so I don't think it's infected... idk? should I call doc tomorrow? our am I just worrying too much and it looks normal?
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UPDATED FROM mama pajama
14 days post
2 weeks post op.... nerve regeneration
Hey ladies! I'm 2 weeks post op and healing is going well. The one thing that is driving me crazy is the nerve pain. Last week, it was just short bursts of burning.... but the last 2 days the skin on my whole breasts is super super sensitive to the point that even having fabric touch my skin could send me through the roof! so I ve just been hanging out in my room topless for the last 2 days. I really hope this eases up soon!!! pain meds don't even help!
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UPDATED FROM mama pajama
7 days post
swelling and burning
The last 2-3 days I've felt more swelling, but today they were especially engorged. There's no redness or sign of infection, they are just equally swollen. Dr Is not concerned... says it's normal. I've also felt strange burning sensations on my nipples and other areas of my breasts. Sometimes it really burns like hell for a split second and then stops. This had increased in frequency throughout today so I called the ps office and talked to the nurse. She said it's normal, especially with FNG and it indicates nerve endings are regenerating, so it's a good thing. It hurts like hell, but it eases my mind to know it's just a sign of healing.
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W
June 12, 2014
Way to go on the Weight Loss ! I also lost after My Surgery ! I don't really know HOW - as I never tried to Lose anything - but sure won't Complain ! It looks like you are healing very Nicely ! For the Swelling - what Helped me the MOST was BROMELAIN. You can get it at a Health Food Store and it is 500 Mg Capsules - that you take 3 to 4 Times a Day - BETWEEN MEALS - and totally with NO FOOD. Or it will NOT work ! I Still take it every 6 Hours. Pineapple Juice won't work very well - as it is NOT the Enzyme that comes Concentrated from the Stem of the Plant. ( 2400 GDU/g)
MP
June 12, 2014
thank you!!! I definitely need to try that bromelain! I meant to pick it up, but they didn't have it at target, Wal-Mart, cvs and I never took the time to make a trip to the health food store, but I think I will! I noticed the swelling increase the day after I finished the arnica pack the ps gave me. Last night I was so engorged it felt like when you have a baby and your milk first comes in.
S
June 12, 2014
You look so great! And, boy, am I glad. lol But, really. You and I are the same size breasts, almost. Right now I am about a 40J. But, have worn plenty of "H's". Will probably have the FNG. But, seeing how good you are looking, and the feeling you said you're having in your bust, gives me all the hope in the world. Am so glad this site is here. It is great for knowing what to expect. And hearing how others dealt with everything. Oh, I've read that a number of women have said the sudden pains are called ZINGERS. That they just come and go, because of the nerves.... what all you said. Hope tomorrow is great.
MP
June 12, 2014
aww, thank you! I love this site for that reason too... real person experience experience on how to get through this.. It makes me feel good I can ease your anxiety about the surgery! ZINGERS is a perfect term for it!! I have areas that have a dull burning feeling that lasts a while... but those bursts, those zingers... well, I told me husband it kind of feels like someone is taking a butane lighter to my nipples, lol.. just for a second and then it's gone. But, I just keep thinking that is a good thing and means sensation is returning. Good luck with your procedure and recovery! and keep us posted :)
M
June 12, 2014
You look awesome!! and It is quite normal for the little feelings you are feeling! I had those same things to the point I would just have to cup my girls! lol but I am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and I dont feel them quite as much! The little pains are something serious though but my PS said the same thing its a good sign!!! :) happy healing!
P
June 12, 2014
what a lovely result, you are doing so well. Have you tried bromelian between meals to ease the swelling?
MP
June 12, 2014
thank you! I haven't been able to get to a store yet to get it. Because of the swelling and nerve pain I've still been taking the pain medication and there's no way I'll drive anywhere on that. This weekend I can get hubby to take me
P
June 12, 2014
It is good to get out and have a change of scene too, have lunch or a coffee while you are out.
MP
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