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Today marks the 5 week mark since the surgery and...
Today marks the 5 week mark since the surgery and my boobs have settled down a lot. The light headedness I referred to in previous posts continued until approx the third week after surgery. If I was too active (e.g. moving house - not ideal only 2.5 wks after surgery, or out and about with friends) I had to spend a day or two in bed to recover but that has all gone now.
The swelling and bruising got a lot worse - the side where I had lipo turned black and swelled to about 50% bigger than the other side during week 3, but thankfully all the bruising has now gone. The swelling has not gone completely - that will take a few more weeks.
On Sunday I noticed a protrubent vein along my ribs and up into the bandages so I went to see the surgeon yesterday, one week before my scheduled 6 week review. He removed all the bandages and advised there is a small blockage in one of my veins. The treatment is regular massage with sorbolene and hot compresses. Apart from that he said I am healing very well.
I thought the stiffness I feel under my breasts would disappear when the bandages came off but it hasn't. Apparently this will take a few weeks longer. They look very different in size and shape still so I am trying not to worry about the appearance for a while longer. They also still feel quite numb.
I think the hardest part of the surgery for me has been having to sleep on my back. Last night I could finally sleep on my tummy or side and I got a much better night's sleep. I can now start swimming again and next week I can start pilates and gym based exercise. Really looking forward to that.
The swelling and bruising got a lot worse - the side where I had lipo turned black and swelled to about 50% bigger than the other side during week 3, but thankfully all the bruising has now gone. The swelling has not gone completely - that will take a few more weeks.
On Sunday I noticed a protrubent vein along my ribs and up into the bandages so I went to see the surgeon yesterday, one week before my scheduled 6 week review. He removed all the bandages and advised there is a small blockage in one of my veins. The treatment is regular massage with sorbolene and hot compresses. Apart from that he said I am healing very well.
I thought the stiffness I feel under my breasts would disappear when the bandages came off but it hasn't. Apparently this will take a few weeks longer. They look very different in size and shape still so I am trying not to worry about the appearance for a while longer. They also still feel quite numb.
I think the hardest part of the surgery for me has been having to sleep on my back. Last night I could finally sleep on my tummy or side and I got a much better night's sleep. I can now start swimming again and next week I can start pilates and gym based exercise. Really looking forward to that.
Today is Day 14 post surgery. I now have quite...
Today is Day 14 post surgery. I now have quite severe bruising and swelling on one breast (Wei shades of green and grey!). Rather than cut too far around my side, the surgeon decided to use liposuction which has caused the bruising and swelling. The other breast is fine.
I had the stitches out 5 days ago and immediately found it easier to move. I had felt quite stiff til then and had a bit of difficulty sitting/standing up. I can now move around really easily. The stitches came out of one breast really easily but hurt like hell coming out of the other one. The surgeon advised that the breast tissue had been tested and nothing had been detected. Phew!
Even with the swelling I am still thrilled with the result.
I seem to be suffering a bit from the surgery after effects though. I get light headed and spaced out every few days. Am hoping that disappears soon.
I had the stitches out 5 days ago and immediately found it easier to move. I had felt quite stiff til then and had a bit of difficulty sitting/standing up. I can now move around really easily. The stitches came out of one breast really easily but hurt like hell coming out of the other one. The surgeon advised that the breast tissue had been tested and nothing had been detected. Phew!
Even with the swelling I am still thrilled with the result.
I seem to be suffering a bit from the surgery after effects though. I get light headed and spaced out every few days. Am hoping that disappears soon.
I've lost 5.8kg since the surgery - 2.4kg breast...
I've lost 5.8kg since the surgery - 2.4kg breast tissue and the rest general weight loss by eating really healthily and no alcohol. So very, very pleased to be able to buy tops a whole size smaller today!
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James Southwell-Keely
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