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2 months post-op!
Here are some updated pictures for you! Not much has changed...
Feeling down in the dumps :-(
So I am feeling rather dumpy lately! :-( I am 40 days post op today, and am not too thrilled with how my recovery has been going. I have not had any major set-backs (thank goodness) but rather, small things here and there which are really starting to [RS bleep] me off. One month post op, I still had times when my chest muscles would tense up and I'd have to take a muscle relaxer. I tried working out this past week, which included curls, planks, walking lunges, and a short run. After 1 mile of running, my right breast started doing the old "balloon rubbing" sensation against my ribs/chest wall. It should be noted that my right side has always been a little more sore and tight than the left, and I can feel my implant move and slide against my pec when I bend over or reach up. So, that's all really fun stuff!
After working out this past Friday (again, more balloon rubby feeling) I noticed a localized area of pain under my right incision. After much research, I have come to the conclusion that it is a mondor's cord. I cannot SEE a cord, but I can feel something in there. Again....SO MUCH FUN!
I have been back at work for 4 days now, after having 5 weeks off. I have to wear lots of uncomfy equipment as well as a heavy vest. It is SUPER ANNOYING!!! About half way through my work day, my skin starts up with the awesome "I just spent two days in the baking sun and got the worst sunburn of my LIFE" feeling under my heavy vest. Pretty awesome stuff.
My surgeon does not have his patients do massages/exercises, but I've rubbed coconut oil on my boobs daily ever since about post op day 7. I have watched some implant displacement videos on the 'net, so I try and really rub them down pretty vigorously. Ever since Wednesday -- when squeaky balloon feeling started during my run -- my right implant squeaks and rubs on my ribs when I massage. In addition, there is a muscle behind the peck itself (brachia-something....I googled it) and kind of in my armpit, that is still fairly tender when palpated.
Also worth noting is the fact that Inhave not gotten any feeling back in the areas that were numb right after surgery. Bottom of both breasts, sides of both breasts, and left nipple.
My friend had a BA the very same day, and she has been back at the gym for a few weeks now. In fact, she ran 18 miles this past Saturday. It makes me really upset with my progress thus far. And, Insee all of these stories on Real Self about how people are back to 100% normal at one month post op.....boobs are all happy and squishy, no more pain or soreness or tightness, working out on a regular basis.....and then there's me.
Sorry for the rant...
After working out this past Friday (again, more balloon rubby feeling) I noticed a localized area of pain under my right incision. After much research, I have come to the conclusion that it is a mondor's cord. I cannot SEE a cord, but I can feel something in there. Again....SO MUCH FUN!
I have been back at work for 4 days now, after having 5 weeks off. I have to wear lots of uncomfy equipment as well as a heavy vest. It is SUPER ANNOYING!!! About half way through my work day, my skin starts up with the awesome "I just spent two days in the baking sun and got the worst sunburn of my LIFE" feeling under my heavy vest. Pretty awesome stuff.
My surgeon does not have his patients do massages/exercises, but I've rubbed coconut oil on my boobs daily ever since about post op day 7. I have watched some implant displacement videos on the 'net, so I try and really rub them down pretty vigorously. Ever since Wednesday -- when squeaky balloon feeling started during my run -- my right implant squeaks and rubs on my ribs when I massage. In addition, there is a muscle behind the peck itself (brachia-something....I googled it) and kind of in my armpit, that is still fairly tender when palpated.
Also worth noting is the fact that Inhave not gotten any feeling back in the areas that were numb right after surgery. Bottom of both breasts, sides of both breasts, and left nipple.
My friend had a BA the very same day, and she has been back at the gym for a few weeks now. In fact, she ran 18 miles this past Saturday. It makes me really upset with my progress thus far. And, Insee all of these stories on Real Self about how people are back to 100% normal at one month post op.....boobs are all happy and squishy, no more pain or soreness or tightness, working out on a regular basis.....and then there's me.
Sorry for the rant...
One month (almost) post-op!
I have attached some "Day 29" post-op pictures! I will not be available to take pics on my actual one month post-op day (June 13th) so I thought I'd just do it now.
As you can see, visually, not a whole lot has changed between day 15 and day 29. The imants have softened up a little bit (they're still not what I'd consider "squishy" though) and have become wayyyy less sore. Morning boob is very mild now, and I am not really sore at all anymore. My skin is still sensitive though; by the end of the day, it feels like I've got a bad sunburn, and EVERYTHING irritates it. Nipple hypersensitivity is gone, thank goodness!
I am still numb on the outside of both breasts, as well has about half of the undersides. Myefr nipple is also still numb. I met with my PS on the 9th for my one month post-op, and he said the numbness is completely normal and will most likely go away with time. He said everything looks great, and I am healing just fine. He noted that I am still a little swollen on the upper poll, but I can tell within the last week or so, that has decreased significantly.
Still sleeping on my back, however I did try my side the other night and that felt totally fine. Also, I was cleared to wear underwire bras now. I tried for a few hours the other day, but it just felt...weird. I think once things are 100% settled, it will feel much better.
As you can see, visually, not a whole lot has changed between day 15 and day 29. The imants have softened up a little bit (they're still not what I'd consider "squishy" though) and have become wayyyy less sore. Morning boob is very mild now, and I am not really sore at all anymore. My skin is still sensitive though; by the end of the day, it feels like I've got a bad sunburn, and EVERYTHING irritates it. Nipple hypersensitivity is gone, thank goodness!
I am still numb on the outside of both breasts, as well has about half of the undersides. Myefr nipple is also still numb. I met with my PS on the 9th for my one month post-op, and he said the numbness is completely normal and will most likely go away with time. He said everything looks great, and I am healing just fine. He noted that I am still a little swollen on the upper poll, but I can tell within the last week or so, that has decreased significantly.
Still sleeping on my back, however I did try my side the other night and that felt totally fine. Also, I was cleared to wear underwire bras now. I tried for a few hours the other day, but it just felt...weird. I think once things are 100% settled, it will feel much better.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4825 Olson Memorial Hwy. (Hwy. 55), Minneapolis, Minnesota