What to expect from the post op with the nurse? Started by: Anonymous

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    hey

    so im 3 days post op now and I have my consultation with the nurse on Tuesday but I have no idea what to expect.

    what does she do exactly and what can I expect my breasts to look like? I know she will take of the bandage which will be a massive relief as its so tight and I really want to see my new boobs but im worried incase they are going to be all disproportionate and bruised?

    Will they be a funny colour or will they be normal? Im really nervous about seeing my nipples to as I can only feel them and cant tell if they have stretched? starting to worry what they are going to look like.

    I also forgot whether I can shower when the bandages come off or do I have to wait longer? so many questions!!

    Hope everyone is healing well and feeling a bit better, I didn’t wake up very stiff this morning which was nice, although I did have an extra pillow keeping me up. Its funny how little my body trys to move when it knows that it shouldn’t!

    Oh and any suggestions as what to do today as im so bored of tv, I can feel my eyes being sore already and my skin has gone really bad from the GA and just being stuck inside. Also have people put on a lot of weight ?

    Gail
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    Emily what you mean about your skin being sore from the GA? I’m itching all over are you?
    I’m so bloated too like I’ve never known before lol xx

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    Hi Hun hope u are healing well. I had my one week check with the nurse yesterday. I didnt have bandages on but she took my stereostrips off and had a check and I got to see my scars. She then put some smaller plasters back over them as I was only 5 days post op they still need a couple of days more healing. However she gave me the go ahead to shower and can lie on my back rather than sat up if I like. I think it is an individual case by case with how ur scars are getting on and boobs are settling. It’s nothing to worry about, I was in the room for about 10 mins. She will just ask you how you are feeling and any concerns etc. I also had some pics took again. Good luck & happy healing! Xx

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    thanks Hannah were you really.bruised or did they look normal?

    gail i just have loads of spots and look really rough lol im not bloated bloated but im not looking normal. my body isn’t itchy just the scars which i.reckon is normal.

    gail i also read your post about feeling wierd id ring your nurse as your kidneys could be because the ga id ring and tell them!! are you passin urine ok? xx

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    I’ve no bruising yet fingers crossed at 6 days post op. I feel like I have internal bruising but nothing I can see! So they look normal to me just a bit high cause they need to drop and everything. You’ll be super happy when u get to see them. Best moment x

    Liz
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    I was literally with the nurse post op for 5 mins. I had Mr shiavone so just had small plasters and tape under each breast so she just peeled it off, trimmed the stitches and checked I was healing fine which I was. Got my 6 week check today but everything looks ok to me 🙂

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