3 days post op uncomfort and swelling please help!! Started by: Courtney Black

Hi Courtney,
I am 6 days post op and it does get better. It is really hard work being so limited isn’t it? I was exactly the same, this morning though, I’ve woken up and it feels so much better all of a sudden! I have been desperate to roll my shoulders back too, I know exactly what you mean, I found the only way to make that feel slightly better was to prop cushions up on the sofa and lean back against them. I have been really itchy too, more under the band than anywhere, and when you cant move your arms it is really really frustrating!! I’ve used a wooden spoon to try to target it!!
It does get better though!
I have been so bloated too, I look pregnant! Again, that does get better. I stopped taking the pain killers and just stuck to the antibiotics and muscle relaxers and that has helped.

Oh I’ve heard other people say that ice packs have been brilliant to help with the swelling, so maybe you could try that?

I hope you feel better soon, just rest assured, it does get better, although it may not seem like it yet.
Jo x

For the band cutting your armpits get a sock and fold it over the band so it’s stopping the rubbing and cutting. I swore by this! X

the macom bras literally felt so much pressure on my shoulder blades and back at first stuck to the asda ones am now 10 days po and i feel fine!! wearing the macom bras everythings sweet ha! just go get a bigger bra size if there pulling your back they shouldn’t be asdas bras are great!! and believe me come like day 5 pain is way better day 10 i’m almost back to my normal self! except morning boob where i wake up to rock hard boobies and if im cold there rock hard too haha but there softening and droppimg a treat will just get better each day!! i was in agony at first!! was even wishing i’d never done it was that bad but now couldn’t be happier!! xxx

Hi Courtney.. Walking will get the swelling go down. Also avoid driving for at least 14 days post operation. I had my breast augmentation done in McLean Clinic , Mississauga. I was really worried in the beginning but 6 days post op everything was fine. Don’t worry you will feel better in a week. Or if swelling persists, consult your surgeon and seek his advice.