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48 Years Young, 1 Child - my Journey Back to Happiness. Oakville, ON
UPDATED FROM rodi_i
2 months post
9 weeks on
rodi_iDecember 12, 2016
WORTH IT
I am a little over 9 weeks, no change really since my last posting. At the last post-op my PS recommended a prescription ointment to help soften the scars, which I have been using twice/day since. I am still wearing the silicone sheets at night. They are starting to loose adherence a bit, the bra keeps them in place though.
I did bring up the size difference and have been advised to wait, as the scar on the left may loosen up more. My next appointment is in Jan.
I did bring up the size difference and have been advised to wait, as the scar on the left may loosen up more. My next appointment is in Jan.
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UPDATED FROM rodi_i
1 month post
6 weeks
rodi_iNovember 17, 2016
It’s been 6 weeks since the surgery, I have been completely back to normal for a while now. The stitch under the left breast disappeared and the shape of it is coming along nicely, the scar is stretching and the breast has softened and lowered.
I have tried a few underwire bras, but I did not buy any. I am a C in those, so I prefer to stay with the more stretchy wire free Bs I bought after the surgery. My next follow up is next week.
I have tried a few underwire bras, but I did not buy any. I am a C in those, so I prefer to stay with the more stretchy wire free Bs I bought after the surgery. My next follow up is next week.
Replies (2)
November 18, 2016
You look well healed and great! Glad to follow your progress--I'm three days post op and wondering when the 'seams' will close up so I can stop worrying about them coming apart. Your lack of bruising is inspiring--I hope I get that lucky!
November 19, 2016
Thank you ! Everyone heals at different rates and I am sure you will heal well. Follow your PS instructions and don't overdue it. 3 days is still very early. Good luck !
UPDATED FROM rodi_i
28 days post
4 weeks post op
rodi_iNovember 3, 2016
4 weeks today, hard to believe … I am feeling great, back to normal and don’t really have any discomfort anymore. I am quite good at wearing the silicone sheets - I put them on at night, take them off in the morning. After a few days of wearing them around the clock, I decided to read the written-in-the-smallest-possible-font instructions … turned out they recommend max 12 hours/day … ooops ! Next time, read the instructions first ?! Luckily no harm was done, so moving on : massage the scars … well, this is where I am not so good, 5 min of massage feels like a veeery long time. I do not see any difference really in shape and size compared to couple weeks back. I continue to fit into wire free B cup and sometimes C depending on the brand, but I have not tried an underwire bra yet. I think in the back of my mind I am worried a B may not work as right spills a bit and I don’t want to think about that just yet.
A couple days ago I noticed another stitch under the left breast, it only comes out a bit, not enough to pull on it, which may not be a good idea anyways. I am going to keep an eye on it, if the incision continues to heal well I will wait until my next post op.
A couple days ago I noticed another stitch under the left breast, it only comes out a bit, not enough to pull on it, which may not be a good idea anyways. I am going to keep an eye on it, if the incision continues to heal well I will wait until my next post op.
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November 3, 2016
Those are some beautiful incisions! Glad you are doing so well.
November 4, 2016
Thank you ! How are you doing ? I hope you are pleased with the results and healing well
November 4, 2016
I'm improving daily. No complications so I'm very happy so far. Thank you for asking.
November 5, 2016
I am enjoying reading your reviews/ updates. I am on day 11. Had stitches removed on post op day 8. I am still experiencing son nausea- . A little concerned about that but what I need to know is for what purpose are the silicone sheets? My PS has not mentioned these to me. Thx!
November 6, 2016
Thanks ! silicone sheets are believed to improve the over-all appearance of surgical scars. You start wearing them after all incisions are completely healed - it apparently helps flatten and fade, but you have to be patient and wear them for at least 3 months. There are no side effects and they are easy to apply. My PS recommended them so I decided to give them a try.
Hope you feel better soon - are you still on medication ? That may cause nausea, I gave up on mine a couple days after the surgery. Good luck !
Hope you feel better soon - are you still on medication ? That may cause nausea, I gave up on mine a couple days after the surgery. Good luck !
November 6, 2016
No - no meds. My hubby woke up with a stomach virus this morning so I am thinking that maybe I have had a touch of that- maybe nothing to do with my surgery!
Thx for the info!
Thx for the info!
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