[Breast Reduction Journal] day #20 - sore inside
I had to take painkillers for the first time in a week and a half because my boobs were hurting on the inside. Stupidly, I carried some reasonably heavy bags from the Alibi to home after selling some of my stuff downstairs, as a sort of sunday garage sale. It wasn't a huge success- I still have way too much stuff but it was about $30+ for sitting on my ass for a few hours.
But yeah, I tried to lighten each bag, and took it all home in 3 trips, but it was obviously more than I should have done because once I got home and sat down I had pains on the inside of my boobs.
Its so easy to forget that there are all these internal stitches all throughout my breasts. Its so easy to just think about the outside, visible scars, which are pretty much healed.
The scary thing is, despite not feeling in pain at the time, I wont know the damage until its too late. Its not like i'm going to lift my arm and suddenly feel a huge rip... but its all the little movements that could slowly widen the scars if i'm not careful.
I keep trying to remember that, but its hard not to get back to normal activity (cleaning, cooking, moving, picking things up) when I feel completely fine! I feel so lazy avoiding these everyday activities, because I do feel painfree. Its 3 weeks tomorrow and I feel like that should have been more than enough time to recover... but its not :( I know its not, everyone tells me its not.
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Posted by reanon to Breast Reduction Journal at 7/09/2006 07:53:00 PM
But yeah, I tried to lighten each bag, and took it all home in 3 trips, but it was obviously more than I should have done because once I got home and sat down I had pains on the inside of my boobs.
Its so easy to forget that there are all these internal stitches all throughout my breasts. Its so easy to just think about the outside, visible scars, which are pretty much healed.
The scary thing is, despite not feeling in pain at the time, I wont know the damage until its too late. Its not like i'm going to lift my arm and suddenly feel a huge rip... but its all the little movements that could slowly widen the scars if i'm not careful.
I keep trying to remember that, but its hard not to get back to normal activity (cleaning, cooking, moving, picking things up) when I feel completely fine! I feel so lazy avoiding these everyday activities, because I do feel painfree. Its 3 weeks tomorrow and I feel like that should have been more than enough time to recover... but its not :( I know its not, everyone tells me its not.
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Posted by reanon to Breast Reduction Journal at 7/09/2006 07:53:00 PM
7 Comments:
At July 10, 2006 6:10 AM, Brian said…
Painkillers are intense.
I'm being prescribed vicodin for this Tuesdays wisdom teeth removal.
I cant wait :/
At July 10, 2006 12:11 PM, reanon said…
i hate painkillers. i stopped taking the ones with codine as soon as i could. i'm only taking panadol now.
At July 10, 2006 6:34 PM, Bonestorm said…
Oh yeh I was doped up something chronic when I had my wisdom teeth out. I had a little cup of drugs each meal time.
Anyway don't strain yourself and take it easy.
At July 11, 2006 12:29 AM, Anonymous said…
Glad to hear things are going good for you - but I'm depressed to hear you are'nt taking things easy!! you've just had major surgery for christs sake!!
Having helped a friend thru a similar procedure 5 years ago (and let me say she looks amazing now e.g. 25)
1. Take it easy - if you are not supposed to do it - don't...
2. Be glad it's winter - wear your compression garment for as long as you can stand it - my friend did and she healed really well.
3. Drink plenty of water, eat well, sleep well, stay active.
You won't know yourself in six months Guaranteed...
At July 11, 2006 6:44 PM, Dan said…
Umm the new pic on your banner is scary. And the new banner font is craptastic.
At July 11, 2006 6:46 PM, Natalie said…
Sweet new look for your blog even if you only changed it a little.
I wish I knew how to change stuff on my site. (free blog template, only just started, for shame!)
At July 11, 2006 8:41 PM, aaron said…
haha I wondered if you'd have any of the photos from today on here. :P
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