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7 weeks post-op and healing poorly

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2 months post

My left nipple is healing very poorly. It's open...

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My left nipple is healing very poorly. It's open in 2 spots. It's still leaking a lot. I went to my dermatologist for a follow up for an entirely different reason. She prescribed 2 different ointments pending what surgeon says. He agreed its ok to try which I will start today. The dermatologist also did a swab and detected a fungal infection that the surgeon has now treated. Thank God I showed my nipple to the derm.

The surgeon said he may stitch it up before my husband leaves for Korea in less than 2 months. I am still looking at scar revision somewhere around the year mark give or take.

The nipple is gross to the point I'm still not looking at it. My husband is caring for it.
I sure hope the Dr. Closes it before my husband leaves.

My nipple burns a lot of the time which is uncomfortable.

I'm ready to heal. It's been 7 weeks already and very frustrating.

The positive news is that I can fit in most DD bras. That's the size I wanted. I'm so thankful they went down. I wasn't happy when I was a DDD. I'm happy the Dr. Went with the large CC amount.

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September 6, 2012
sorry to hear what all you went thur hope your feelin better now do u have any pic of the new u iam goin oct 1 tt/mr/lipo wish i can do my breast
September 7, 2012
My heart goes out to you.... hope things get easier!! Glad the new sizes/shopping brings a few bright rays of sunlight when days feel cloudy!
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September 10, 2012

I am sorry things have been so hard on you. Did your PS give you a reason why your nipple is healing poorly? Sending happy thoughts your way....
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September 10, 2012
I wound up starting smoking again. I waited his time frame to not smoke. I'm quitting again and back down to 6 a day. I drop one a day to make it less hard then the last time.
September 10, 2012
Stexas, you've just been through so much and had a harder time pulling through than the rest of us. Try to stay strong and positive. Is it really the smoking that caused the nipple trouble or is it just a combination of everything not falling into place as fast as it should healing-wise? (((Hugs)))
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September 11, 2012
Well I've been seeing the Dr. every Tuesday. My nipples were fine for the first few weeks post-op. the Dr. asked when I resumed smoking. I told him the truth which was 2.5 weeks after surgery. He told me 2 weeks was ok. He also said not smoking prior to surgery is more important than not smoking after surgery. I really wish I hadn't started up but a few bombs were dropped on me the day I began. Huge huge bombs. I see the Dr. again today. Hopefully there will be a small improvement but who knows. He initially said it would take 3 months to heal. The dermatologist said 1 month if I use the ointments she prescribed. The surgeon didn't sound thrilled I seen a dermatologist but it was a 3 month follow up for something else so I had her look. She is the one who found the fungal infection so thank God I had seen her.
September 12, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you healing vibes and hugs and I hope your doctor appointment today was what you were hoping to hear.
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1 month post

Seen the Dr. again yesterday. I've been going...

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Seen the Dr. again yesterday. I've been going weekly. My left nipple is healing poorly. The Dr. said it may take a few months to heal. It's still leaking and sticking to the gauze. The Dr. said I will need scar revision surgery at which he will do at about the year mark. It's so disgusting to me that I won't look at it. My husband told me its best to wait for now.

I did try on bras yesterday of course with gauze in place. I fit a 38 DDD. 40 DD is a close fit on some of the bigger running bras. I'm finally happy with my boob size. I still need to go to some more stores to see if I can find pretty bras with support. The nurse told me Victoria Secret bras tend to run on the larger size. I haven't been there yet.

I'm very happy with my tummy tuck. I was able to find another super cute shirt in a size medium. Surprisingly it looks really good and fits my boobs well. I need to try on a smaller pant size yet because my current ones are running looser than before. Yay.

My husband got orders to Korea for a year starting in November. I really hope my left nipple is healed by then because as I said I can't look at it because it's depressing and currently gross.

I hope everyone is doing well.mthank you for all the support.

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August 22, 2012
how u doin
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August 23, 2012
Posted an update yesterday :)
August 23, 2012
glad your doin ok now u had to wait for the swellin to go down on your breast iam a 36 c wounder what size i should go if i did it i dont want big big boobs wish they would go by bra size
August 24, 2012
Stexas, I am glad you're feeling better. Hang in there and the nipple will feel better in time. Take care of yourself. Be patient with this healing process. I know how hard that can be.
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September 1, 2012

Hey just checking in on you. How are?
UPDATED FROM stexas
27 days post

Just realized I posted basically the same review...

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Just realized I posted basically the same review twice. I'm so forgetful :(. Nothing new to really report other than my showers have been amazing. I'm getting a spa pedicure this morning because my feet got trashed wear the circulation hose up until 2 days ago.

Wishing everyone luck in upcoming surgeries and speedy recoveries to everyone else.

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August 11, 2012

That's so awesome you bought a med!!!!! Woohoo!
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August 11, 2012

How many cc's did you go with 550?
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August 12, 2012
I wish. I was filled to 650. I still hope for shrinkage. I really wanted a DD not a DDD.
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August 12, 2012
It was a loose cut shirt. I'm thinking a more fitted shirt may not fit over my huge boobs.
August 22, 2012
Oh my..... I went with 375 and they are plenty big...so you are almost double me...
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August 17, 2012

How are you doing? I want to see after pics! When are you going to post them?
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August 22, 2012
Posted an update above. I keep meaning to have my husband take after pics but then I keep forgetting. I love how I look outside clothing. Naked not so much.