I think I am nearing the end of my inflations, I am at 700 cc's now! I'm getting pretty large! My Dr. said she wanted to wait 3 weeks until my next inflation so my skin can get a break; you can see with the pictures that it is pretty thin. She also said, during my next surgery, she will probably go through the side breast instead of reopening the existing incision. I can understand this reasoning, however this will also mean more scars and lack of sensitivity in that area. I have little to no feeling around my scars now, however, I can feel pain through out my whole breast.
Some of the pain I experience is similar to how it felt when I first started breast feeding my kids; that burning sensation, that is one of my common pains. I also experience pain as if I have a tiny underwire bra on that squeezes and pokes. With that said, I also feel stronger! I am positive and excited about my next surgery and recovery!
I don't know if I have previously shared, I have been using Bio Oil on my foobs to help the skin rebuild and to try to minimize scarring. Nothing dramatic has happened, but I have heard other women have used in on their mastectomy scars.
I have finally gotten to the point where I look in the mirror and think - these are big! Previously I have mentioned that my chest didn't appear big, other than in pictures; this is no longer the case. After the 3 weeks, I will get at least 1 more inflation and then I want to start evening out the size to match my right to the left side.
looking great Tia!!
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