Nipples...

My nipples are so soar.. Anything i can put on them to help? Also bottom off boob complety numb how long for? x x x

I'm hoping some one will suggest something as my right nipple is so sore it's unreal . Can't even touch it . Even if the cat sits on my lap and accidentally brushes past me when I'm wearing like three layers it's so sore.

Hi I'm nearly 4 months PO and bottom of books is still numb. Could take a year or more. I used cotton wool pads to put over my nipples that helped a lot xxx

Okay thanks Hun! I'll try the cotton wool pads tomorrow then as went back to work today, was cold there which made nipples feel soo soar! x x x

Does cleavridge change atoll? Feel a slight gap between mine? x x

I think some people recommend the cream people use when they get sore nipples whilst breast feeding. There are lots of different brands and boots etc sell it. Didn't use it myself. The numbness can take a while to come back. Not sure when mine returned but definitely by 7 months, maybe before.

Your cleavage gaps stays the same as pre op, but as your boobs soften it changes in appearance loads and your boobs will squash together more! There are lots of changes to come!

Thanks mammamia- I think it's just because they look rubbish in a sports bra that I'm asking bout the cleave ridge! I no wen I can wear normally bras again they'll b fab!! Lol I'm just been Impatient xx

Paige's wrote:Does cleavridge change atoll? Feel a slight gap between mine? x x

Cleavage generally stays the same as pre op, the size of gap varies from person to person , once the settle & soften up boobs come together to gain cleavage in a bra.
The pads should help to cushion & protect nipples whilst they are over sensitive, some surgeons recommend gently massaging nipples to desensitise them.
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Thanks mirren- I think it's just because how they look in the sports bra, which is not good lol! Yes deffently need to get some cotton wool or something to protect my nipples, they are really soar & more pAinfull when I'm cold! keep having more pain in right boob since had them done really, is this normal as they heal differently? xxxx

Believe it or not, one day you'll have a great cleavage in a sports bra too!! Totally normal to have different feelings/pain in each boob as they heal. One may have undergone more trauma during surgery for example x

I no I need to keep telling myself it's only been 2 weeks, and to b patient lol they havnt even softened yet! They look amazing without the bra on.. Just the sports bra I feel makes them look smaller than what they r xx

Can I ask another question without sounding silly? We'll I got measured in m&s .. To make sure was in right sports bra as was in a 34D.. Anyway, she said I'm 32D.. But leaves all marks on my breast were the pattern of the bra is, like a line across above nipple, should it do that or to tight? x x

No silly questions here (although I think ive probably asked a few of my own!!). It's fine if it leaves imprints, it needs to feel supportive, but not ridiculously restrictive. The band should feel snug. Once you've got the all clear get another sizing though as sports bra sizing I think aren't neccesarily the same as bras with cups and wires. I can actually fit a m&s 34c sports bra (on the toughest clasp which is actually a no no, but it's left over from post op days) but wear a 32dd in their normal bras. 32dd in shock absorbers and 30e in the panache sports bras! Nothing is ever simple....

The sore nipples will go on their own, mine were like it for 6 months. The numbness, anything from 6 months but can take a year or 2, some women it's permanent x

yeah feels deffently supportive so should be okay then.. Lol really? I have the 32D on the middle clasp! can't wait to get sized up when I've got the all clear then bra shopping! I've just put some cotton wool over nipples, c how I get on and may get some pregnancy breast pads c if they help maybe?!  Thanks princess_x , ohh I do hope the nipples don't last soar for 6 months! Really painfull! xxx

Nipple sensation will continue to change for a while, they could be numb one day and super sore the next, but it'll settle down. Keep them moisturised, used cotton pads to protect, and if they're really bad, there's some breast feeding nipple cream that some of the girls use.

Your cleavage will be the same post as pre op. But if you're like me and had nothing to make cleavage from in the first place, you might be pleasantly surprised!

Sports bras can measure up different to regular bras, I wear a DD where I'm normally an E. As long as it feels secure, fit two fingers in the band (new bras should always be on the loosest so you can tighten with give, but if your swelling is reducing then wear to fit) and the cups smooth against your breast. If it's leaving red marks, that's fine, you'll find you need them tighter to properly support you. But if it's cutting off the blood supply, or is incredibly uncomfortable, then it's too tight.

Try round cotton wool pads or maternity pads for your nipples to stop the rubbing on your bra.

As for numbness, my lefty underboob nipple downwards,  is still completely numb 2 years on! 
I don't hold out any hope for sensation returning but it's fine, I can live with it as I love my boobs!! X

Thanks for replys/help girls! 
I used cotton wool pads, helped a little! There still soar but not as bad as they were! ATM there feeling erm how do I explain lol... Sunburnt! Really soar to touch etc... There looking better day by day though- I've been getting slight boob greed where I feel there not as big as I felt at first when I seen them lol but think that's because I'm used to them naw lol... Hope all u girls good x x x

Mine are still really bad, the right one is the worst . Feels bruised behind the nipple just horrible.

I would say my skin and nipples were sore up until 8 week Mark. It does get better. I still get the odd twinge even now. There is a lot of healing going on inside we can't see xxx

Why is my avi pic upside down argh!

I had that with my avi. Don't know why it does that. Very annoying xx