First post op appointment horror

by tabbycat 29th September 2010, 2:05 pm

Thankfully apparently I am healing like I should. However the nurse showed me my scars and I think it really hit home to me. Its only the first 10 days, I know, but I went into shock. I felt like I was going to faint and when I left I had to throw up in the clinic toilets and burst into tears.

Because of me trying to keep it together in the office I didn't ask as many questions as I should have. She said I am not to breast massage till week four. Also, no underwire till 3 months? Is this right? And when I shower I am not to touch my boobs! How long am i not allowed to touch for? Bloody fed up. And one is still pointy! :(

by mrsm 29th September 2010, 2:17 pm

aww the scars will fade.
I don't know anything about massage, I wasn't told anything and I didn't ask, I just assumed I didn't need to.
I *think* I'm not allowed underwire till 3 months either? Not sure but I'm definately in my sports bra til my 6 week check with the surgeon.

I was told after my 1 week check up that I could have baths and showers normally I just have to dry the strip that's over the scars with a hairdryer afterwards.
You can always phone them and ask these things now xx

by kld247 29th September 2010, 2:23 pm

I'm sure it will be ok tabbycat Hug

Did you have a normal ba or an uplift?
I agree with mrsm and ring your pc and ask. I'm sure they are used to lots of us ladies forgetting things as were so excited over our new additions x

by 21jane 29th September 2010, 3:10 pm

yes im not allowed to wear underwires for 3 months but can wear non wired bras from 6 weeks, i was just told to massage scars after 2 1/2 weeks. if your worried just phone your clinic or the nurse x

by kittie 29th September 2010, 3:19 pm

i am allowed underwire and was from 6 week check with surgeon. i am to massage scar but no massage boobs. i would phone your clinic and ask hun.

by misf1 29th September 2010, 4:40 pm

Yes the time given for you is 3 months so that is what you should stick to (some are 6 weeks). We all get different advice so you should follow what your surgeon/nurse tells you to do. The time really does fly by. If you are unsure of anything you can always give the clinic a ring and ask, I'm sure they wont mind. As for your scars, they do fade and heal quite quickly. Plus the pointy boob will change, just give it a bit more time, you are very early days and have lots of changes to go through in the up and coming weeks and months.

by Vix 29th September 2010, 4:58 pm

Yes, 3 months is correct, i have invested in a couple of really good shock absorber sports bras which look really good in clothes to make me feel a bit better, and i will then wear them after when i excersise.

After my first op i couldnt shower properly for a couple of weeks because of the scars.

And try not to worry about the pointyness, mine were pointy for a good month and even after 3 months still had some dropping to do, they will get better and continue changing for a while yet. If you are still concerned by your 6 week appointment just ask your surgeon.

It is hard at first as we all want them to be perfect straight away, just remember you have had a big operation and your body needs time to adjust, be good to it and be patient, your boobies will reward you in the end Hug

xx

by tanyajade 29th September 2010, 5:04 pm

Tabbycat, calm down and make another appointment with your nurse. You've paid enough for this, another appointment is nothing to ask for. I'm not looking forward to seeing my scars either, I think it'll knock me a little sick too. Did it just hit you like 'OMG I've been sliced open!'?
Get used to your scars, and give your clinic a ring sweetie xxx

by pinkbabe 29th September 2010, 5:22 pm

Ah hun, the scars will fade in no time at all, dont ya worry. As for the bra thing I've heard of lots of other ladies being told them same thing so I would just follow what your PS says hun. xx

by **kay** 29th September 2010, 5:23 pm

Ah TC xx big Hug

I totally understand xx when I stood up after the dressings were removed I quite literally passed out as well xx I had to lay on the bed for about 10 minutes xx

It was awful xx I didn't hear anything they said to me or what I was supposed to do and not supposed to do xx Give them a call and just ask them to run through it again with you xx

The scars do get better sweety xx

by Stephy x 29th September 2010, 7:57 pm

I was told no wired for 3 months as well chick. Infact my surgeon said sports bras up to 3 months! I couldnt even wear a non wired bra. I just had Overs....no uplift. Each surgeon is diff....go by what yours says...i did & the results were fab & i haven't had one single problem xx

by PAMELA 29th September 2010, 8:13 pm

tabbycat wrote:Thankfully apparently I am healing like I should. However the nurse showed me my scars and I think it really hit home to me. Its only the first 10 days, I know, but I went into shock. I felt like I was going to faint and when I left I had to throw up in the clinic toilets and burst into tears.

Because of me trying to keep it together in the office I didn't ask as many questions as I should have. She said I am not to breast massage till week four. Also, no underwire till 3 months? Is this right? And when I shower I am not to touch my boobs! How long am i not allowed to touch for? Bloody fed up. And one is still pointy! :(

hi tabbycat i woud recomend bio oil ive used this for a scar i had bfore i swear by it my scar was very red now its like it has vanished u cant even c it unless u hav a gd look for it u hav 2 rub it in 3 times a day for quite a few months but the results r well worth it i wul b investing in a extra large bottle wn i get my ba done the shops own brand r cheaper but ad defo use the bio oil if u dont no it starts at bout £7 for a small bottle gd luck. xx

by Crystal 29th September 2010, 8:15 pm

arrr sweetie the scars will fade in time & your best not to touch the scars till they are fully healed. As for massage I was told i could do this after my 6 week check up but you will have to ring your nurse & find out as it could be different for you.
& i was told i could also wear bras durring the day from 6 weeks but all P.S advise is different so its down to there personal choice which he has decide 3 months. If your not happy about not wearing bras then you could ring you company & see why he has said 3 months.........it it was me id like to know why, but i Know its not unusal.

dont panic sweetie just list all your Q and give you company you had your op with a ring & im sure they will be happy to help you

x

by Peachy34 29th September 2010, 9:26 pm

I'd give the clinic a ring sweetie I called my nurse a couple of times with questions I had forgotten to ask. Thats what they are there for hun. Write down what you want to ask them before you call that way you won't forget or get sidetracked. As for the scars they are a bit gross at first but give it another week and you will be stunned at the improvements xx

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