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I Did It!!! - Jefferson City, MO
UPDATED FROM DaisyJean
28 days post
4 Weeks Post-OP
WORTH IT
Not much to report. That horrible sunburn feeling is mostly gone, thankfully. That was awful. Still swollen and sore. It seems the right side is more swollen than the left, but since it was way bigger to start with it may remain bigger. Who knows. I am willing to live with that. I have broken out in a little rash- looks like a heat rash. Not itchy or anything but not attractive. Seems like I have been in a holding pattern for a bit. Can't wait to go braless for any period of time and maybe buy a bra but it seems my swelling just stays put. Hopefully I'll see improvement soon. Hope you are all doing well.
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UPDATED FROM DaisyJean
15 days post
Day 15- Is this normal? Is this?
Honestly, starting week three, I'm more uncomfortable than I have been this whole time. My side stitches rub against any kind of bra I have tried- shelf tank, sports bra, surgical bra etc. I have tried every thickness of dressings too. I am constantly adjusting my sides.
I also have a horrible, sunburn-like pain on the tops of the breasts, from above the nipples on each side almost to the arm pit. It hurts to touch (not hot or anything and I don't have a fever), it just feels like a burn. It also makes any kind of clothing rubbing uncomfortable. Is this normal?
Plus, tonight I noticed a huge bruise on the underside of lefty- I look every day and I certainly haven't noticed it before. I have one to a lesser degree on the other side. The skin under the lefty bruise feels dead- I mean, when I touch it it's like I'm touching someone else (it's very Silence of the Lambs-esque, as if someone else's skin was stitched onto mine). Is it normal to have new/more bruising this far in? I've done absolutely nothing for 15 days, so I don't know what I could have done?
Finally, I just don't think they look as cute as they did last week. I'm still swollen like crazy too.
**Sigh** Whining is now complete.
I also have a horrible, sunburn-like pain on the tops of the breasts, from above the nipples on each side almost to the arm pit. It hurts to touch (not hot or anything and I don't have a fever), it just feels like a burn. It also makes any kind of clothing rubbing uncomfortable. Is this normal?
Plus, tonight I noticed a huge bruise on the underside of lefty- I look every day and I certainly haven't noticed it before. I have one to a lesser degree on the other side. The skin under the lefty bruise feels dead- I mean, when I touch it it's like I'm touching someone else (it's very Silence of the Lambs-esque, as if someone else's skin was stitched onto mine). Is it normal to have new/more bruising this far in? I've done absolutely nothing for 15 days, so I don't know what I could have done?
Finally, I just don't think they look as cute as they did last week. I'm still swollen like crazy too.
**Sigh** Whining is now complete.
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May 25, 2013
I had a bruise pop up about 2 weeks in, my PS said sometimes it just takes a while for the deeper brusising to rise to the surface. Mine went away within a week. My 3rd week post op seemed the most difficult for me. Soreness was not improving and the sensitivity seemed to worsen. Yesterday, at one month post-op, I realized I hadn't been sore at all although still very sensitive. Hang in there, it will get better!
May 25, 2013
Thanks so much that's just what I needed to hear. I will try to quit stressing and just relax.
May 25, 2013
The soreness and tenderness will eventually go away, but it might last a while. What you can do to alleviate it is get hold of silk satin or silk charmeuse, about half a yard. Cut out ovals large enough to cover your breast. Drape one oval over each breast and pull the bra over the silk. Make sure all the tender areas are covered, and that the silk sticks out under the bra, so there's no direct contact between the bra and the skin. This soothes the skin and keeps the soreness in check. At least it did for me. The silk breathes and is very soft and smooth. The sunburn feeling you are describing could also come from an allergic reaction to the surgical tape. Are there any rashes? I'd check it with your PS just to be sure. I had it, and the horrible burning pain didn't go away until I started using cortisone cream on the areas around the sutures. The really bad thing about the allergic reaction is that it can come after the tape has come off, so that it really isn't the first thing you suspect. Anyway, this turned out to be a rather long comment :) Best of luck with the healing process. Your new girls look really nice :)
May 26, 2013
Thank you so much for the advice, I will definitely try the silk. I see my PC Tuesday and will ask about the sunburn thing.
UPDATED FROM DaisyJean
7 days post
7 days post op
So very tired today. Not sure why, I've done absolutely nothing. Having a hard time finding a top (sports bra, shelf tank, surgical bra) that keeps my dressings in place but doesn't rub. Seems I'm constantly adjusting the pads. Wore a button up shirt today- buttoned up! Loving the smaller side of life.
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