Left incision very sore

by Jenpops 26th December 2013, 8:29 am

And small specks of blood on the tape and through to my bra!

I don't think it was there after I showered yesterday morning. But laughed quite hard yesterday afternoon and I did think if I laughed any harder I might split my stitches!

Will it be or or should I call my PS?

Hope y'all had a fab Christmas Day xx

by **mrsball** 26th December 2013, 8:42 am

Awww Hun, don't worry, I'm sure you havnt split your stitches, it's still normal to have a few speaks of blood (dark old blood) from healing Hun.

If you are really concerned do call your ps. But I. Sure it'll be fine x

Make sure you're drying your insions with a hairdryer on a cool setting x

by Jenpops 26th December 2013, 9:06 am

Thanks MrsB. I did use the hair dryer after reading on another post xx

by **COOKIE** 26th December 2013, 11:34 pm

A little oozing is perfectly fine through early healing babe. Maybe a call to your clinic though to see if they'd rather you kept the would dry whilst it oozing would be best?

I'd personally ask babe - but the oozing in itself is just fine and nothing to worry about. XX

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 9:08 am

Thanks Cookie. Just waiting for someone to call me back now xx

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 11:44 am

Having a skype convo with Mr H late this arvo x

by **COOKIE** 27th December 2013, 1:08 pm

Ha! How cool is that. But how weird if he asks to see your boobs over Skype! Shocked

Hahaha. X

by MissCET 27th December 2013, 1:20 pm

Ha Ha, that would be weird!

I hope it's all ok Jen, mine were doing that too - i held off showering and when i did shower dried them with the hairdryer.

Have you had your tape changed (at your one week check)? My nurse only applied one layer, rather than the 3 layers i had post op. Therefore it's more likely to appear on your bra, even if it's only a tiny amount xxx

by krizzooo1 27th December 2013, 2:38 pm

Jenpops Skyping your Boobies! This Is FAB

hehe ....great hun, let us know what he says!

xx

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 2:55 pm

I am sure he'll wanna see hence skype? Haha!

MissC my first check is at 3 months. I have to change the tape myself at 3 weeks. But maybe I'll need to do it before after the Skype later?

Will let you know how it goes! X

by **COOKIE** 27th December 2013, 3:35 pm

Don't remove the tape just because of the oozing babe. Not unless your surgeon clears it.

In removing the tape before the 3 weeks as instructed you're not just putting on new tape... You're actually disturbing the healing of the wound.

Whilst the tape holds everything together its keeping the skin held still so you get a nice neat scar. If you remove the tape without surgeons permission your scar may open slightly and you may risk a wider scar.

Although the oozing on the tape may not look pretty. Its not actually doing any harm at all babe and doesn't need changing at all. Xx

by msc2013 27th December 2013, 3:42 pm

Hope the skyping goes ok ! made me giggle ..
My PS said I won't have any stitches .. they use glue ... anyone had experience of this or no someone who has ? x

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 4:10 pm

Oh Cookie, I won't be removing anything unless he tells me to.

msc2013 My ps used dissolvable stitches and glue I think? X

by **COOKIE** 27th December 2013, 4:25 pm

msc2013 wrote:Hope the skyping goes ok ! made me giggle ..
My PS said I won't have any stitches .. they use glue ... anyone had experience of this or no someone who has ? x

You will have dissolvable stitches, but the glue over them used acts as a water resistant protection so you'll be able to shower from day one. Xx

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 4:29 pm

So just had the call. All is well he said nothing to worry about so long as not infected (hot, sealing lots etc). He had a look too and said all ok Smike

Glad I checked with him. Xx

by **COOKIE** 27th December 2013, 4:37 pm

Good to read you're feeling better babe :ok:

Xx

by msc2013 27th December 2013, 5:00 pm

Thats great news Jenpops !
How are you feeling otherwise ? How are managing being a mum ? I'm at the what will I feel like at your stage and everyone elses stage !
x

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 6:14 pm

Feeling ok thanks msc. Still bit of boob ache and back back too if I do too much.

The mum bit hasn't been as hard as I thought to be honest. The boys (2.5yrs) understand mummy can't pick them up as I have sore boobies. Cooper still wants mummy over daddy most of the time. But he's generally good at night with daddy now he knows mummy can't come get him xx

by krizzooo1 27th December 2013, 6:19 pm

So pleased for you Jenpops. My 2 yr old (almost 3) is a mummys-boy mostly so we have been weening him off me a little ...Haha.. will explain to him a few days prior about me not picking him up. Should be ok. My 7 yr old is a yo-yo.....so he will probably be the tricky one .

Anyway....wittering now, glad you have got it checked out and feel reassured hun
xx

by msc2013 27th December 2013, 6:35 pm

Thanks Cookie for claryfying re the stitches ! and glad you've been reassured Jenpops... and sounds like youve managed super well with mum duties too.. my little one is 8 .. so not so little ... she's actually at the age where cuddlels and kisses are slightly embarressing ... I'm worried more about the day to day .. I totally want to make sure I have someone with me so that she is not left alone with me after surgery should there be any complications etc and to make sure she is cared for .. but just so I can be totally clear on expectation with my mum ... she has got it into her head (probabaly because my surgeon was so big on the rest and recovery stage and I've told her this..) that I won't be able to make a cup of tea for days .. will I not be able to cook for two weeks ? I know its very subjective .. everyone heals different ... how much of an invalid really am I going to be !! x

by Jenpops 27th December 2013, 7:55 pm

I can cook now. Although I'm sharing it with hubby. Well he's doing most but il do bits and bobs. I can make hit drinks. Just do lift the full 6 pint bottle of milk. Shout hubby for that. I can pull my clothes in now. Over the head can feel a bit tricky. But my ps today said to try and gently reach up high a couple of times a day, just to stretch myself .

I've washed a few pots and tidied a little. Only toys or clothes away x

by tinkerbell24 27th December 2013, 7:59 pm

If I had to I could have done everything mum wise for a 2 year old and 7 year old but lift, but as you know you get told not too

so i could do things but just wasnt allowed too xx

by MissCET 27th December 2013, 9:47 pm

My recovery with overs was...

Day 1-3: Completely wiped out, capable of making myself a cup of tea...but spent most of it asleep in bed

Day 4-7: Able to do a little bit of cooking, playing with the kids - but absolutely no lifting! Still sleeping a few hours during the day

Day 7 -10: Pretty much back to normal, even took my daughter to panto. Still sore though, so no lifting, driving, making beds etc.

Obviously everyone is different, but as long as you have plenty of support for the first week you'll be fine Hug

xxx

by louise28 28th December 2013, 11:16 am

MissC that's a great breakdown of recovery, i was pretty much same as you, i drove on day 7, still trying to con hubby that i can't iron for 6 weeks, ha he's having none of it.
Msc so good that you got help your 1st week and realise the importance of your recovery, aw i feel excited for you. X

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