My surgeon didn't see me after Sx

by cassiehooters 21st November 2011, 8:33 pm

I am on day 4 post BA. My surgeon didn't even come talk to me after the Sx. I am clueless as to what I should be doing, wearing, or taking. I am so frusterated. There were no post op instructions other than see him in a week. I did call the hospital this morning, however, they were not able to help me as they were not his nurses. One breast is more swollen than the other, and tight. Is this normal? Also, I read that other people are massaging theres? Do I need to do this as well? Mine are saline. Thank goodness for websites like this or I wouldn't have a clue!

by chrissy86 21st November 2011, 8:35 pm

Hya hun,

and welcome, did you get it done through the nhs? xx

by chrissy86 21st November 2011, 8:36 pm

I'm just asking, because I am waiting to get mine done on nhs & they can be pushed for time or over run xx

by cassiehooters 21st November 2011, 8:52 pm

I am in Wisconsin, USA. My doctor works out of the Hightpoint Surgery Center

by springstep123 21st November 2011, 10:06 pm

don't massage, let a natural pocket grow around them. look after yourself but don't stay in bed all day. YOu'll be ok. Your boobs will be diferent sizes and funny shape for a few weeks. It'll be ok!

by alexandra33 22nd November 2011, 5:39 pm

Hey hun I'm in US as well, I can tell you what my PS told me for aftercare: (I had unders too!)

Keep your arms at your sides.
You can shower, but blow dry your steristrips after so they're not sitting on you wet.
Take gentle walks around your house and then outside, starting as soon as possible (I did on day 2)
Drink TONS of water.
No lotions or oils on the boobies until the incisions heal.
No lifting, reaching, or bending over. Nothing over 5 lbs.
sleep upright, that'll help with drainage.
best thing for soreness is frozen peas on the boobies.
no massaging *(like springstep says, natural pocket should form)
vitamin C (1000 mg/day) can help with healing
no smoking or alcohol for 10 days (at least)

my rightie was firmer and higher too, you'll be fine.

happy healing hunni! xxx

by alexandra33 22nd November 2011, 5:40 pm

OH sorry hun also NOOOOOO underwire bras. I was told keep sportsbra or surgical bra on at all times for a while, think of ALL your questions to ask at your 1 week checkup and don't leave til he answers~ :)

by pinkpetal 23rd November 2011, 12:21 am

alexandra33 when did he tell you it is ok to wear wire? i am 8 weeks and he told me to go for it but still nervous!!

by alexandra33 23rd November 2011, 2:28 pm

I was told 12 weeks...I actually started last friday, but I notice I can wear it for the day, but have to take it off at night as the ribs are still achey a bit with the wire pushed against them all day.

I'm not sure what the concern is with underwire bras, if it's the incision or the "dropping" that they're worried about. I'd honestly wait and wear sportsbras, but there are girls on here who get to wear normal bras at 6 weeks and they're fine!

at 8 weeks I'd say you're probably fine though, esp if the PS said so! Avi is looking brill by the way My surgeon didn't see me after Sx 184153

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by pinkpetal 23rd November 2011, 10:43 pm

alexandra33 wrote:I was told 12 weeks...I actually started last friday, but I notice I can wear it for the day, but have to take it off at night as the ribs are still achey a bit with the wire pushed against them all day.

I'm not sure what the concern is with underwire bras, if it's the incision or the "dropping" that they're worried about. I'd honestly wait and wear sportsbras, but there are girls on here who get to wear normal bras at 6 weeks and they're fine!

at 8 weeks I'd say you're probably fine though, esp if the PS said so! Avi is looking brill by the way

thanks hun!!

sticking to my sexy sports bras for now!!

dont think i would feel secure without them yet! around the house i am wearing little vest tops with support in them and no bra (sometimes) much to hubbies delight My surgeon didn't see me after Sx 113752

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by pinkpetal 23rd November 2011, 10:43 pm

ps - cany good bargain spots for theatre tickets in ny. going in few weeks.

x

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