Right breast concern

[hortongirl]

Okay, you're aware of the left excavation of the hematoma, well I am now 15 days post op and I haven't massaged or been told to massage. Well, I've had to slo down again to get my recovery going with the left, but now I am extremely paranoid and scared and don't know what's what. Now I know tenderness is still the norm b/c I am still healing, but now my right just feels firmer, like the muslces are tight, the PS hasn't said to massage, but do you think if I was to rub it some it'll feel better, I don't recall this feeling prior to but I can just be feeling everything now b/c of fear. Has anyone had this? Its not painful, doesn't hurt per se, just feel firmer/tighter. Now when the PS checked on yesterday he said everything looked good and when he was squeezing both last week they were good, I just wonder if I need to concern myself again, or just wait until Monday when I see him again and take the med to relax the muscle, b/c thats what I really think it is, I need to relax the muscle, I had to depend so much more on my right now that I have the drain in the left. Any pointers would help...maybe ice again, I'm scared to even look at them now and I KNOW thats pathetic. I'm just more of a nervos paranoid wreck.

[Phenomom]

You have every right to be worried. Who wouldn't be? Take your meds and try to relax. Discuss the feelings in your right breast with your PS Monday.

[Shelly]

I don't think I would worry so much about your righty being more firm than the left. I think that may be somewhat normal? My right one is also a bit firmer, but I am right handed and know I use those muscles more. Maybe that is it? (At least I am REALLY hoping so!! lol) Really, don't forget....two different surgeries, one for each breast. I have been told to massage mine and that is helping with them softening up. I am sure it is nothing but it never hurts to double check with your ps!! Good luck. ~Shelly~

[Nan]

Mine seem to go firmer on me from time to time. Especialy my righty and I guess it's because I'm right handed. I really don't think you have anything to worry about and yes I think take your meds, use some ice, and talk with ps about massage Mon. The massage seems to help. It really does.

[Skipper]

my right girl is firmer (and bigger, darn it) and has been. You have been through a lot girl...relax...and as Phenomom said discuss it with your PS Monday. Wishing you well...

[Nanny66]

You're not being silly for worrying, you have had complications...course you're going to worry...but I wouldnt do anything that has not been told to you by your ps, you havent got long now so I would do nothing , apart from taking your meds, and wait to get all the info and reassurance from him on Monday..I really do wish you all the luck in the world x

[stennison]

My PS told me I did NOT need to massage because mine are unders. He just said for me to start lying on my tummy for a few minutes at night. My left is bigger and still up higher than my right the nurse said it was perfectly normal and will be changing over the next 6 weeks. Hope this helps.

[hortongirl]

Originally Posted by hortongirl

Okay, you're aware of the left excavation of the hematoma, well I am now 15 days post op and I haven't massaged or been told to massage. Well, I've had to slo down again to get my recovery going with the left, but now I am extremely paranoid and scared and don't know what's what. Now I know tenderness is still the norm b/c I am still healing, but now my right just feels firmer, like the muslces are tight, the PS hasn't said to massage, but do you think if I was to rub it some it'll feel better, I don't recall this feeling prior to but I can just be feeling everything now b/c of fear. Has anyone had this? Its not painful, doesn't hurt per se, just feel firmer/tighter. Now when the PS checked on yesterday he said everything looked good and when he was squeezing both last week they were good, I just wonder if I need to concern myself again, or just wait until Monday when I see him again and take the med to relax the muscle, b/c thats what I really think it is, I need to relax the muscle, I had to depend so much more on my right now that I have the drain in the left. Any pointers would help...maybe ice again, I'm scared to even look at them now and I KNOW thats pathetic. I'm just more of a nervos paranoid wreck.

Okay, so once I got up for my nap and moved a lil bit the righty got a lil softer, I think it may be b/c am relying on it more and I was sleeping and it needed some movement. When I explained it to my Dh he said that's why you need to sit your butt down somewhere. So I got up for dinner and now I'm retreating to my bed. I had my daughter playing nurse tonight (8yo) and she was lovin it, I mean she literally helped with it all, the drain everything, she's even giving me a leg massage. LOL I'm lovin it! So I think I freaked early, but this was the only place I knew to come. Thanks and I'll be keeping you guys posted. Gosh, I really appreciate you all b/c everything is genuine. Much Love!!

[steph72]

You're not being overparanoid. Considering what you've been through, anyone in your shoes would be worried. Like some of the other gals mentioned, I'm also tighter/firmer/higher on my right side...probably because I use it more. Definitely ask on Monday though and try to rest up this weekend!
Big hugs!!!

[candyapple32544]

i agree with the girls, there is no such thing as being over worried when you have had complications.. I never would have gone through with the BA, if I did not have these girls here for support. I wish the best...