post op surgery

[beachbuminthecountry]

Hello Shelley,

Wasn't sure where to post this question. I am into the begining of the 3rd week of post op breast reduction. The first day out of surgery when I woke up I had post nasal drip and horse throat. I still have the post nasal drip but not as bad as of up to 4 days ago. I was constantly hungry with this post nasal drip and a slight fever. My doc said I probably got a bug. I think he is right. I guess it will take longer for it to go away since it isn't normal situation. I guess since having candida and then going under, having 2 shots of antibiotics(into IV) the day of surgery after coming to, and a anticlotting shot/ or it may have been something for clotting (into the stomach).
The girls will be swollen for another 2 1/2 weeks (5 total). The girls have shooting pain and burning feeling (just enough to be annoying) and some itching and tickling feelings, I believe this is the healing feelings. Last week it was very itchy feeling (like when you have a cut). I was woundering if it is normal to be somewhat tired. I am getting intrupted sleeping with the healing feelings when rolling over and when hubby cames in talking to sandi (cat) while waking me up from a deep sleep, guess I should sleep on the couch. I do have a confession that I have been having 1/2 a cup of coffee since the surgery. I think I just answered may question for the sleep situation. A couple of days ago I had a salad with garlic and drank the dressing at the end (oo,avc,salt, and garlic), then I had my moms lential soup with sourdough garlic bread and butter(it had cloves of garlic in it),breaded chicken cutlet, and a keifer drink (in the morning), well the next day felt great. Is it because I drank the dressing or all the garlic. FYI, my BM's are well formed and ever since the surgery I have been having very nice BM's. (could it be the constant IV fluids and the lential soup my mom made. What should I or should not take at this point of my surgery.

Thank you and God Bless
Beachbum

[shelley]

so good to hear you came through okay! You're doing just fine, all is to be expected. Keep eating wonderfully wholesome, cooked foods like you are. If you're hungry, EAT! healing takes calories.

[itslaura]

[beachbuminthecountry]

Thank you for the replies. I am sorry I didn't answer sooner (I didn't get an email reply on this post, I usually look for the replies in the email). I have no problem eating .

Hey Itslaura what is vertical (

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My PS said 2 years to be completely done, at least with the vertical I had).

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In what way have they changed. I can't wait until I can go to bed without wearing a bra 24/7. Yes I have to wear this bra, which is not that uncomfortable 24/7, but at some point you just get tire of having something on, but I will not complain. I am very happy having had this surgery. I can wear the shirts I always dreamed of wearing and I could always make them look bigger. They are sooo cute and perky . They look like the right size for my frame.

Thank you and God Bless

[itslaura]

A vertical is also called lollipop or LeJour, meaning you don't have the scar underneath the breast as in traditional (Anchor method) surgery. I was wearing an underwire sports bra within a week or so after surgery.

Laura