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25 Years Young One Child and Desperately Needs a Reduction - Huntington, NY
UPDATED FROM brownie2921
10 days post
Alittle concerned of one my breast!
$5,000
So I'm a little concerned that one of my breast is badly swollen and bruised and is a lot fuller! It looks like one of my breast is a full c and one is a small c! I'm also concerned of how they are shaped underneath it kinda goes on a slant! Is this normal? Am I just really swollen? If anyone can let me know if they experienced this it I would appreciate it!
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UPDATED FROM brownie2921
3 days post
3 days pos
Last night was the first time I was able to take a shower! It felt so good I didn't wanna get out! Everything seems to be looking nice but time will tell! I'm in minor pain Nd have just been taking Tylenol but the worst pain is in my back and neck! Ugh! Sleeping on my back is so hard for me! I go to get my draines taken out on Tuesday so I'm hoping the pressure that I feel will go away after they take then out! Anyone who had them taken out before does it hurt? And do you feel relief afterwards?
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R
August 30, 2014
getting my drains out hurt but the only pain was when they were actually getting pulled out and that only lasts a couple seconds, once they were out there was no pain at all :)
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H
August 30, 2014
My hubby took out my drains. It doesn't really hurt, just a little pressure. The thing that got me was the fact that I could feel it slither out like a snake on one side. The stitches were sewn into the tape on the other side, so I felt a little tug, but didn't feel it come out. My friend is a nurse, and her recommendation was to have them warn you when they are going to take it out, then take a deep breath, and let it out when they take out the drain.
D
August 30, 2014
I am just two weeks out of my surgery....Recovery isnt that easy...but I am managing. I had some drainaige issue....One of my breast are leaking....but from reading I find this is normal. I just wish it would stop. I love my new breast....I am 50 and they look 20....LOL....
best wishes to you.
B
September 5, 2014
Tom when my drains came out it felt nothing thank god! One of my breast is a lot more swollen then the other mainly because it was much bigger then the other! I'm leaking on the one that was bigger and leaking a lot! I go back to my surgeon on Tuesday so I will be mentioning it!
Y
August 31, 2014
Congratulations! For sleeping, try a "husband pillow" it has a back and arm rests. You can find them at walmart or target. That well help a lot. Drains coming out don't hurt at all! Good luck
B
September 5, 2014
Thanks! I'm a little over a week pp and I'm feeling great and finally am getting use to laying on my back!
M
September 7, 2014
Love my husband pillow, probably why I have slept fine. Propped my regular pillow upright against the husband pillow a two throw pillow above to cradle my head...comfy and about a 45° angle
M
August 31, 2014
Wow, you look great! You must be very happy with the result. :)
B
UPDATED FROM brownie2921
1 day post
Taking it easy!
Yesterday was the big day for me and it went pretty well! The nurses were amazing! So nice and helpful! They had a hard time getting my Iv in so the anaesthesiaoligist did the magic! I got to the hospital at 11 and was rolling in to the or about 1ish! Before that I was able to see my doctor and here assistant Olga who happened to be the sweetest women on earth! She did my markings and asked about size! We both agreed either a full c or c would be great so I will see what I end up with!
All I remember is going into the OR and then switching me from on bed to the next and then waking up in recovery! I had a hard time waking up but I do remember finally being alert at 4:30! They didn't give me pain killers till I woke up so I was in a lot of pain and was very very nausaaus! After about an hour I was able to feel a bit better and they realised me! I did eat when I got home and then shortly after took my medication and nausa meds! Sleeping was uncomfortable to me and my back is killing me. Today the hubby is going to buy more pillows! The pain as of now on a scale from 1-10 is about a 5 most of it is just being uncomfortable. Today I didn't take my medication but I took Tylenol so hopefully that works! I go back to the surgeon today at 2! It looks like a long road to recovery for me but I have a high tolerance for pain and I know everything will be worth it in the end! Thank you all for the well wishes! I will be keeping everyone posted when I can! Xo
All I remember is going into the OR and then switching me from on bed to the next and then waking up in recovery! I had a hard time waking up but I do remember finally being alert at 4:30! They didn't give me pain killers till I woke up so I was in a lot of pain and was very very nausaaus! After about an hour I was able to feel a bit better and they realised me! I did eat when I got home and then shortly after took my medication and nausa meds! Sleeping was uncomfortable to me and my back is killing me. Today the hubby is going to buy more pillows! The pain as of now on a scale from 1-10 is about a 5 most of it is just being uncomfortable. Today I didn't take my medication but I took Tylenol so hopefully that works! I go back to the surgeon today at 2! It looks like a long road to recovery for me but I have a high tolerance for pain and I know everything will be worth it in the end! Thank you all for the well wishes! I will be keeping everyone posted when I can! Xo
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M
August 28, 2014
Congrats! My doctor had me take my pain meds regularly for the first 5 days advising me to stay ahead of the pain and not wait till it gets bad. That allowed me to sleep well and be pain free. :)
B
August 30, 2014
I prob would have done the same thing but unfortunately my husband couldn't take off any more days from work so I've been caring for my son and don't wanna take that chance being on the pain meds and nodding out. The pain meds also constipates you so dealing with the pain in your cheat plus pain in your stomach isn't a fun feeling!
H
August 28, 2014
You're doing well If you are only taking Tylenol. My pain tolerance is low, and I don't know what I'd do without pain pills. I am 4 weeks post op, and take ibrupofin and Tylenol #. So good for you
B
August 30, 2014
The pain is tolerable I really just think it's the pressure from the surgical bra being so tight that it's pressing everything together! Don't get me wrong I feel pain and throbbing but the Tylenol seems to be working thank god!
H
August 30, 2014
When I start to feel like the bra is rubbing and my incision seems irritated, I switch bras. I have three or four bras that I can switch too, and it helps. I am also trying to let them hang out without a bra for a short bit, just so nothing rubs. Both the bra switching and wearing nothing helps.
B
August 30, 2014
For some reason my surgeon wants me wearing the surgical on only! She said I can use the ones I bought but only when I'm washing the surgical one!
P
August 28, 2014
you need 5 pillows, 2 under your head and shoulders, one either side to rest your arms on and most importantly, one under your knees to prevent back pain. congratulations and happy healing
H
August 28, 2014
I'm so glad I'm a back sleeper, cause having to use 5 extra pillows would have bugged me haha. I keep trying to sleep on my side, but so far I can't.
B
August 30, 2014
I tried all the positions of the pillows nothing is working! I'm sure I'll get use to it soon! Thank you!
B
August 30, 2014
The surgeon don't recommend sleeping on your side but say you can from time to time
H
August 30, 2014
I keep trying to lie on my side and can't. I'm glad I'm a back sleep, or I would be completely annoyed lol
B
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