sternum pain?

by JordanG92 30th December 2013, 9:33 am

Morning all.
I've had my boobs a couple of days now and the boobs themselves don't feel too bad but I'm getting really horrible pains in my sternum (I think thats what its called- the bit inbetween my boobs). Its really achey, almost to the point that it feels like its burning, especially when I get up from bed or sitting down. I can't see much cos I'm all strapped up at the moment but am I right in thinking that its just swelling and normal post op pains? xx

by tinkerbell24 30th December 2013, 10:09 am

Yeah its just the skin being stretched. Ice packs.on top but away from scars will help. Or a ba of frozen veg lol xx

by JordanG92 30th December 2013, 10:12 am

Ah thanks Tink :) I brought some of those koolpak thingys so might pop them on :) its such a strange feeling! xx

by tinkerbell24 30th December 2013, 10:34 am

It is over the next 2 days is normally when we all feel more swollen and tight etc xx

by **COOKIE** 30th December 2013, 11:02 am

Totally agree with Tink babe.

Because of the swelling it can raise your sternum away from your chest and it can be quite sore.

Tinks given excellent advice with the ice packs. Mine lasted months there I have to say.... But eventaully settled down. Xx

by JordanG92 30th December 2013, 11:27 am

Thank you both! I took my bandages off this morning (as instructed) and it does actually look raised and a bit bruised so I'm chilling out with the ice packs (no pun intended!) and they're really helping already xx

by **COOKIE** 30th December 2013, 11:32 am

Icepacks are THE BEST! I'd have never have gotten through my second surgery with those, they're really are amazing. They help through swelling, nerve pain and aching. I used them right the way through my recovery. Best investment for women having a BA (alongside the V-pillow EVER!)

Its important you don't put them anywhere near your incisions though because it can restrict the blood flow. Xx

by JordanG92 30th December 2013, 11:47 am

Yeah I've just tucked them in at the top so they are well away from my incisions. I'm so paranoid about anything going near them so I'm keeping everything away from them xx

by Soosie73 1st January 2014, 3:50 pm

I'm pretty swollen there too . I'm normally quite ribby but I currently look blobby . No bruises just swelling :)

by JordanG92 1st January 2014, 5:59 pm

Yeah mine has gone down a lot today, it looked quite funny at first cos it was so swollen it was like I had one big massive boob :P
I highly recommend the ice packs Soosie, or even just a bag of frozen peas, they really help :) xx

by Soosie73 1st January 2014, 6:08 pm

Thanks....peas it is xx

by tigertonix 1st January 2014, 7:20 pm

Everyone else's suggestions are amazing about the ice packs! I'm going through the same as you, babe. My sternum is still very, very swollen and inflamed and i'm 12 days post-op! It's also filled with lots of fluid and is painful to touch or compress..
Don't worry, my nurse says its completely normal, honey xxxxx

by tinkerbell24 1st January 2014, 8:05 pm

I had a monoboob that would shock you all lol it was awful xx

by JordanG92 1st January 2014, 8:16 pm

Tinks I don't doubt it! Mines a bit like it too- looks so funny! How are you doing with everything now?
Oh Toni so it's not just a couple of days thing? Boo! My right boob has been really painful the last couple of days, feels like I've been filled with rocks! xx

by tinkerbell24 1st January 2014, 8:22 pm

not too bad still know that things arent right but I see my srugeon on the 11th so not long, not as sore in the band, think im getting used to it lol xx

by tigertonix 1st January 2014, 10:18 pm

It might be for you, babe, but it hasn't been for me. My sternum still look very swollen and inflamed and i'm still wearing a 36 bandsize bra. Oh yes, i know that feeling!! Mine still feel like they're a pair of massive rocks just glued on to my chest haha. The pain will pass, babe!xxx

by JordanG92 1st January 2014, 10:32 pm

Ah well the 11th isn't too far off! Fingers crossed everything goes well for you hun :)
Oh bless you Toni I hope it's not giving you too much grief! Its just my right one thats giving me pain but its the side I use most so I figured that might be why :) its funny what our boobs put us through! xx

by tinkerbell24 2nd January 2014, 3:51 pm

yeah not long at all, plus hes been on the phone or mailed me over the holidays so thats always nice to know he is there if I need him xx

by 5stonedown 3rd January 2014, 3:39 pm

I remember this well.. it felt like my skin was being ripped off my chest wall... ice packs definately help and it will ease

by tinkerbell24 3rd January 2014, 7:58 pm

yeah it was one of the things that worried me the most I think straight after my first BA xx

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