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This Will Be 3rd Surgery, First a Rupture, Now CC...explant? - Lafayette, LA
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Post Op day # 36: hey ladies! sorry i haven't...
bd115May 14, 2013
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Post Op day # 36: hey ladies! sorry i haven't updated/posted/commented much...been busy with work and family. I am doing great and still very happy with results so far! my right (non contracted side) is still sore/numb under the breast, but seems to be less saggy...skin must be tightening up; my left (contracted side) is not as full as right, and is lumpy and flatter on top of breast...suture line still looks tethered/puckered and nipple is still full/pronounced....before, with the contracture, the nipple was larger than right, so im hoping as my skin tightens, this will go down. if i pull my skin above left breast up, the nipple is level and looks almost like the right breast.
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Post Op Day #16 (I'll upload pics tn): right...
bd115April 24, 2013
Post Op Day #16 (I'll upload pics tn): right breast is doing awesome! Less sagg and "fluffing" up nicely....seems to get a little fuller everyday, which is good but makes left breast look even smaller! As for left breast, still odd shaped, no volume on top, and nipple "pronounced" and puckering in at suture line...bruising is more visible but pain is almost no more. I guess the left breast tissue is still "sqwoosed" and flat from such bad CC! I have started putting Mederma on scars. I lightly massage incision lines but am waiting until farther post op to try a more vigorous massage. I am concerned with the flatness of the left breast...does anyone know of any ways to help the "fluffing" process? Should I massage whole breast? Also, does anyone know of any ways to encourage the puckered incision to "release and come out?" I have heard one blogger talk about a breast pump?
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April 25, 2013
Hey, darlin'! You're lookin' great, still!! I'm sure both of our puckering will go away in due time. I go back to my doc for my 14-day check up tomorrow. The last few days my left side has been more sore and painful than ever on and off. I'm hoping it's normal and not something going on in there! My doc is going to let me know tomorrow whether I need to keep compressing with the ace wrap, and if I can start massage. I'll let you know what she recommends for me! xx
April 25, 2013
Hey hun! How have u been!? I am still telling myself that it is way too early to judge myself and that more changes are yet to come! Lol!
So the CC side had been more sore? Hmm... I felt alot of relief with the drain removed but as the days went by, I still felt sore and tight on left side, sometimes some throbbing. I wonder if your increased soreness is from "doing too much" or maybe just the body's healing process? I've had some surgeries when it "got worse before it got better!" Either way, yes please let me know how it goes and what he says! I will say a prayer for you! ((Huggs!))
April 25, 2013
I've been good!! Yeah, I think I was definitely doing a little too much with my left arm so I was feeling it for a couple days. Today and yesterday it has felt totally fine. I'm SO happy to say my doc gave me the ok to just wear a sports bra!!! No more crazy itching from being wrapped so tight! So your prayer worked!! Thank you, sweets!! ;) Ahhhhh...such a relief! She also said to start gently massaging my scars with bio oil or vitamin E oil, especially the tethered one. She thinks it will correct itself in a couple months so I just have to not worry about it, massage, and wait to see what happens!! It's all a waiting game for us!! Take care and keep taking it easy, doll!! Talk soon... xx
April 27, 2013
Yayyy! I'm so happy for you! You'll feel so much better in sports bra! I can't wait to see your new pix! Yes, we just need to be patient! :D
April 25, 2013
You should send a PM to elle1991 or reed69. They both know A LOT about massaging/ dealing with their areola scars. :-)
April 25, 2013
cheers NG! Hey i had a answer to my last question from one of the surgeons here---not sure if it is good or bad??????. Must catch up with you soon [RS bleep] hope your ok x
April 25, 2013
Hi glad all is going good and less less. The bruising may still come out and stay for some time. Just lightly massage the breasts. It is still so early and there will be loads of changes so please dont panic yet. Your poor boobies have been through hell! The breast pump.....forget it! In my opinion--i am one of those with the tethered nipple and i dont think it makes any difference. Massage, heat/infra red and vibration helps--but please wait. You never know your problem may correct itself. Take care [RS bleep] you look great. REMEMBER we ARE our worst critic xx
April 25, 2013
I have been doing some light massage and also been moving breast around side to side and up and down...it feels good and makes me feel like I'm "helping to fluff them!" Lol! Yea, I am still early post op, I just wish they both looked the same, both "lumpy" or both good! My poor left CC boobie has def been through hell! I must admit that even though my left nipple looks "tethered" my bf thinks it looks fine and I am still pleased with how I look in a bra. You are so right and thank you so much for all of the advice!!! :)
April 25, 2013
Hey, you're coming on beautifully. My left is smaller and so when I explant (July 1st) I'm worried what will happen there. I found some info on massage which has helped me whilst breastfeeding and after. I didn't want to shrink! And the what tissue I had gained, I didn't want to loose. I really feel the massage is helping and its good for overall breast health too. On my last update on my profile, I have put a link to where I found the info. Have a wee look and see what you think hun. If you have any trouble with the link, give me a shout x
April 25, 2013
I wish you the best of luck on your surgery! I'm sure you'll look great and be so relieved! Thank you for the post! I will definitely go look at the link!
April 26, 2013
Thank you hun. I'm looking forward to the relief of getting them out! Next week, I'll only have two months to go. I really see the light at the end of the tunnel now :o) x
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Post Op Day #10! I went to the PS today for a...
bd115April 18, 2013
Post Op Day #10! I went to the PS today for a checkup. I thought I was having my sutures removed but they ended up just trimming the "pieces sticking out" bc they actually are dissolvable. PS said that I am healing fine... I am still concerned with the left breast nipple...but the doctor had no concerns and said hell see me again in 1 month. I need to not worry bc i am still too fresh post op to make any judgments about breasts. My PS said that he cut out the old scar tissue (incision) so this new incision should heal nicely. He also said that I can start using Merderma and massaging the incision line daily. After my other surgeries I would press down and massage in a circular motion but I'm not sure if I should maybe try a more vigorous, different technique in this case? I've read that some women actually kind of "pinch" the scar btw their fingers to "break" up or loosen the hard areas. But other than that I am doing quite well! My soreness gets less by the day and I almost have full range of motion on my left side (arm) without feeling a tightness or pulling in my chest! :)
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April 20, 2013
Hey what lovely shaped breasts you have. I am sure, like what your PS says- with massage the nipple will correct itself. Dont massage too heavily yet--you are only 10 days and pinching the scar between your fingers i would say will def be too vigorous --leave that for another week at least. There is very little puckering at this stage--therefore i am so sure your nipple will correct itself xx take care
April 22, 2013
Thank you so much! Yes right now I am only rubbing back and forth lightly on the scar.... I don't think I'll do the more vigorous massage until maybe 3-4 weeks post op! Have a great day! :)
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