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Can't Wait to Watch the Healing Process! - Texas, TX
UPDATED FROM littletaxikab
1 month post
5 weeks post op tomorrow!
$9,600
Tomorrow I'm 5 weeks post op. I can't believe how much Ive healed! I've come so far :)
I did have a setback this week, however. I somehow pulled a stitch on my right breast where my vertical scar meets the horizontal scar underneath the breast. There's now a triangular-shaped open spot, but it's beginning to heal.
Also, on my left breast around my nipple there is a red mark. It's not painful, but it's noticeable. I'm not sure what it is...hopefully not infection?
Lastly, in a few areas my internal sutures have come through the skin. In those places a tiny bit of string pokes out...I'm not sure if I should cut it or leave it alone? Right now I'm thinking I should cut the exposed string as close to the skin as I can, let the skin grow over it, and it will eventually dissolve. Has anyone else had this happen?
The only thing I can attribute these things happening to is from me accidentally sleeping without a bra one night. My sutures underneath my breast are SO itchy and I just wanted some relief and fell asleep. Oops.
I had the okay my last doctor visit to get in the bath and ocean (YAY!) but no lakes....however I've decided to hold off until the problems I've listed above are solved. I have an appointment with my PS at my 6 week post op. Hopefully those problems will have subsided by then.
I can also currently wear any bra, as long as it doesn't have underwire.
However, my little sister (who is a 34 C) went and bought new bras, and given that I was reduced from a 36 DD a 36 C, I wanted to try them on. They were much too small! I wonder what my actual bra size will be when I finally get to go buy new ones. Maybe there is still swelling causing them to still be larger? Regardless, wether I end ip a 36 C, 36 D, or 34 D, I'm MUCH happier with the appearance of my breasts than I was before, I'll take it!
I did have a setback this week, however. I somehow pulled a stitch on my right breast where my vertical scar meets the horizontal scar underneath the breast. There's now a triangular-shaped open spot, but it's beginning to heal.
Also, on my left breast around my nipple there is a red mark. It's not painful, but it's noticeable. I'm not sure what it is...hopefully not infection?
Lastly, in a few areas my internal sutures have come through the skin. In those places a tiny bit of string pokes out...I'm not sure if I should cut it or leave it alone? Right now I'm thinking I should cut the exposed string as close to the skin as I can, let the skin grow over it, and it will eventually dissolve. Has anyone else had this happen?
The only thing I can attribute these things happening to is from me accidentally sleeping without a bra one night. My sutures underneath my breast are SO itchy and I just wanted some relief and fell asleep. Oops.
I had the okay my last doctor visit to get in the bath and ocean (YAY!) but no lakes....however I've decided to hold off until the problems I've listed above are solved. I have an appointment with my PS at my 6 week post op. Hopefully those problems will have subsided by then.
I can also currently wear any bra, as long as it doesn't have underwire.
However, my little sister (who is a 34 C) went and bought new bras, and given that I was reduced from a 36 DD a 36 C, I wanted to try them on. They were much too small! I wonder what my actual bra size will be when I finally get to go buy new ones. Maybe there is still swelling causing them to still be larger? Regardless, wether I end ip a 36 C, 36 D, or 34 D, I'm MUCH happier with the appearance of my breasts than I was before, I'll take it!
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UPDATED FROM littletaxikab
27 days post
The surgical tape is OFF!
Hallelujah! No more icky sticky nasty tape!
I had to reschedule my check up with my PS today on account of me being sick. And my tape had been starting to come off on its on so...I couldnt resist. I carefully started taking it off. Didnt hurt a bit. Lot of grimy sticky residue left behind though. I figure hey, im going to the doctor tomorrow, if he thinks I need more strips he'll put more on. What's one day? Here are some pics.
I had to reschedule my check up with my PS today on account of me being sick. And my tape had been starting to come off on its on so...I couldnt resist. I carefully started taking it off. Didnt hurt a bit. Lot of grimy sticky residue left behind though. I figure hey, im going to the doctor tomorrow, if he thinks I need more strips he'll put more on. What's one day? Here are some pics.
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UPDATED FROM littletaxikab
24 days post
3 Weeks and 3 Days Post Op
Feeling good.
I've started sleeping on my side a little bit here and there. I have a really soft bed so it doesn't hurt...Not sure if thats a good thing or not.
I can officially raise my arms above my head (slowly) and even showered myself for the first time since the surgery even though it was pretty tiring. (YAY!)
Still having a bit of shooting pain from time to time, but it happens mostly around my areola scars...I attribute to the nerves healing around there and the fact that I finally started nipping again...haha...and maybe thats causing the sutures to tighten.
Also, some of my suture tape has started coming off on its own. Im not sure if that's good or bad. Around my left areola and underneath my left breast. I've included pictures.
Still not able to wear a normal bra or take a bath.
Anyway, that's where I'm at! Pretty much resumed all activity short of working out, lifting things, and taking baths...which stinks. But overall I'm very happy with where I'm headed!
I've started sleeping on my side a little bit here and there. I have a really soft bed so it doesn't hurt...Not sure if thats a good thing or not.
I can officially raise my arms above my head (slowly) and even showered myself for the first time since the surgery even though it was pretty tiring. (YAY!)
Still having a bit of shooting pain from time to time, but it happens mostly around my areola scars...I attribute to the nerves healing around there and the fact that I finally started nipping again...haha...and maybe thats causing the sutures to tighten.
Also, some of my suture tape has started coming off on its own. Im not sure if that's good or bad. Around my left areola and underneath my left breast. I've included pictures.
Still not able to wear a normal bra or take a bath.
Anyway, that's where I'm at! Pretty much resumed all activity short of working out, lifting things, and taking baths...which stinks. But overall I'm very happy with where I'm headed!
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