Rib pain help

I’m 2 days post surgery and the whole of my ribs going around to my back feel broken, it hurts so bad but no breast pain, is this normal?

I had rib pain for a few weeks after my surgery, I think it is normal it is most likely a result of bruising from the surgery. I am now just over 4 weeks post op and my ribs are still tender to touch but are feeling a lot better.

Hi Trudy
I had really bad bruising and swelling after my op, I was black and blue and the bras dug in so much around my ribs, the pain was awful, I thought I had broken a rib. Days 5,6 & 7 were the worst, on day 8 I woke up feeling much better, the pain just seemed to go away quite quickly and bruising and swelling started to go. I’m day 14 now and all bruising gone and no rib pain at all thankfully.
I know its hard, but try not to worry, it takes time to heal xx

Thanks girls, I was starting to worry thinking somthing had happened to my ribs but sounds like it can be quite common, I wanted to cry today it was that bad, can’t get comfortable, I thought overs would be easy! Will stay strong and get through it ????????

You will be amazed how different you feel in 2 weeks. Take it real easy, eat well, drink plenty of water and rest. Try not to worry, it is normal, even after having overs. keep us posted on your healing hun, I am sure they will look ab fab 🙂

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