Unders pain :(

Had my op yesterday had 375 hp unders.
Jesus it’s 5.30am, I have literally been awake every hour. Doze off wake up…. doze off wake up.
I’m advised to sleep at an angle, worried maybe the angle is too high? Are you supposed to be nearly sat up or more led back?!?
Chest area feels really tight and hard. Feel like I can’t straighten my back when I’m stood either?!?
Was surprised to only be given paracetamol and ibuprofen after surgery. So just took some.
Any advice at this stage?!
Thanks xxx

Everything you describe is completely natural Hun. First few nights I had rubbish sleep as was waking every hours. I was also walking hunched over for like a week, but you gradually get used to them.

I only had paracetamol and ibuprofen. Normally they give codeine instead of ibuprofen but I’m allergic so had ibuprofen. Just make sure you space the dose of each.

You sleep at a 45 degree angle, so bit more led back than sat up at 90 xx

@hannah thank you I think maybe that’s where I went wrong last night and had it set up too high!!
I was obviously expecting pain and discomfort, just think I was hoping I’d be a lucky one and not have much lol
Xx

Yes Normal the first week is dreadful and the second not as bad but still horrible. Don’t forget to walk every hour and his really helps the swelling go down which relieves a bit of pain and tightness. I only had paracetamol and ibuprofen too. Happy healing just remember in four weeks yourl feel much better .. x

Aww bless you hunni I fell asleep about 12 last night woke up first time at 4:50 feeling very tight and in abit of pain went to toilet and was worse after that took some pain killer took ages to get back over but did for a bit.think I was laid back to much opposite to you maybe being to high it’s so hard to get it just right…..did they tell you 4 night laid at 45 degree angle then laid flat after that? xx

Thanks @sabrina going to have a rest this morning and have a littl wonder this afternoon! Just wish here was a fast forward button lol

@mitch well I’ve taken a pillow out now so I’m more led down but still at a wedge and what a difference!!! Think I had mine too high I was practically sat up! Was awful. Chest area still so tight! She Told me a couple of weeks?!? But I may double check next week. I get my strapping off Tuesdays what about you xx

Yeh I get mine off Tuesday 12:30 I’ve just texted them about sleeping cos Mr kazzazi told me 4 nights then flat wich I was expecting him to say 2 weeks like I’ve heard off others on here, and yes chest is very tight a lot more stiffness today xx

Hmmm do yo think I should check this as well @mitch ?? Tbh now that it’s lower it is actually comfy!
Oo I get mine off at 1. I also double checked abou the bra situation. The nurse said the post op one from matalan is fine, just To make sure it’s tight on the straps but not too tight in between them. I will probably still get the maximum support one as welll to switch between fo day and night.
Xx

I would txt them hunni they will understand that we want to do everything right and I had wrote down what he said about 4 nights upright then flat so that’s why I’m double checking. As soon as they reply I will tell you what they said and if you do the same we can compare lol, ohhh and I got both them bra’s from matalan he said white 1 to me but said the black 1 was OK to, I’m glad it’s more comfortable for you now hunni xx

How long was you told to wear your stockings? told me 2 days to 2 weeks??? didn’t understand this lol xx

Yeh I have just text too @mitch. Hope this week goes quickly and we can the strapping off and have a good look!
I’ve tried to not look so much now as I know they change, one is a bit lower, that was my bigger one so prob all normal! Trying not to get obsessive about it lol
I asked this yesterday and they pretty much said until your are back to being quite mobile. I plan on having a few days with more rest so will prob leave them on until maybe weekend time xx

Are they gunna put your bra on for you on Tuesday hun? sorry for all the questions I just panic lol told me not to wear 1 till they take strapping off tue and they will fit it properly xx

Yeh mine look different sizes and the moment and my nipples are very swollen but it’s to early to panic like you say…..and Yeh sounds like a good idea with the stocking’s xx

I’d imagine they would help just to make sure it’s on properly etc
Yes you had one bigger as well didn’t you?? I’m just trying to almost ignore them for now lol otherwise I know what I’m like! Il get obsessive and it will bug me ahahha poor nips tho look all squished and triangle hahaha that’s funny! Xx

I’m day 10 post op and only just starting to feel normal again. Have more of a pulled muscle discomfort now rather than pain but the first week is really rough. Just rest lots and take gentle walks to help with swelling xx

I put plasters over my nipples as soon as i got home haha i have put my bra over the top of the strapping last couple of days because it was coming lose. I get it took off in about an hour cant wait to see them lol. Ice packs really help with the tight feeling xx

Haha poor nips ????yes I had 1 bigger had 325cc and 350cc. Can’t wait to feel normal feeling really sore now…… it’s nice to have some1 to talk to especially who had same surgeon same day lol xx

Thanks steph hunni glad your starting to feel normal again that’s always good to hear will have to keep us posted on how your getting on…. what did you have if you don’t mind me asking? xx

Aww really laura bet u can’t wait to have it off and have a look you will have to post a pic keep us updated hunni xx

Hi. I had my op yesterday and i am in severe agony right now , no exaggeration! i have broken bones etc and never felt pain like this as its so constant. I am so hunched over and feel like a bettle stuck on my back unable to even sit myself up! Cant move my arms at all! yes like you i thought i’d be one of the lucky “slight discomfort” girls… unfortantly not! My advice is just rest and think of the end goal!!! Its gonna be worth it in the end! x

@milly is it actually pain your feeling? Mine is more like discomfort and stiffness. Sitting up from being like led down is the worst!! I literally have to give myself a prep talk like come on you can do it and like count myself down!! Hahah
My aim is to rest as much as possible in bed etc. Walk around the garden few times a day and keep up to date with pain killers etc
Just hope it is worth it and I like them!!!! 😮 xx

I think today and tomorrow will be the worst days for tightness and stiffness ladies…..and hopefully by next week’s we will be feeling half way to normal, so excited for the d and f stage still can’t belive I’ve done it….we have done it ladies ????xx

@mae, it is mostly stiffness and discomfort however I keep getting shooting pains and stining sensations which actually bring me to tears. If I try and move and get myself up these are worse. Maybe its the strapping but i feel a massive tight lump in my chest and it makes me feel like i cant breath and then i panic more!
And yes haha have to proper engage my core and then when i shuffle back I have to do a bum wiggle lol.
Yes from tommorow im going to try and walk around the house and stuff a bit! hope you like yours, me too, keep us updated x

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