"Boob ice is quite nice."
Every few hours apply an ice pack on the bandages over your incision. The ice will take down the swelling and the aforementioned thick or warm
sensation.
You may not feel discomfort as much when sitting – that’s
good! Keep sitting. Rest as much as possible. Try not to use your adjacent arm. Breast tissue is connected to chest muscles, and you use those for
everything. I'm not kidding. If you didn’t notice it before, you definitely will now. Even simple tasks require pectoral flexing.
Examples:
- Standing up (especially from low seating)
- Brushing your teeth (whole body shakes)
- Leaning down to flush the toilet (really just the leaning down)
Spaghetti strap tanks tops are fairly easy to put on by stepping into. No arm raising required. Also, they allow easy access for boob ice and checking on incisions. And they look cute.
When removing IV tape, pull in direction of arm hairs. Be
brave and rip fast.
However, when you remove boob bandages and gauze, cowardice is king. (Have you ever
pulled a bandage off your nipple before? It’s not great.) The tape often starts
to itch by the day after surgery, but follow the guidelines set out by your doctor for removal. When
it’s time, a little soap and water will help the removal process. Gently does it.
If you are
sure you won’t pass out, you can do this
yourself. If not, enlist another brave soul. Preferably one who won’t pass out
by the sight of dried blood. (Been there!)
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Nest Post 10/21: Carnal Knowledge
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Question: Do you faint at the sight of blood? Know anyone
who does? Any good stories out of it?
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