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Severe pain immediately after waking from right masectomy surgery.
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Hi @lilc - sorry you’re having so much pain!!!! My heart goes out to you.
I didn’t go direct to implants. My surgeon did create a “pocket” from cadaver skin that would graft into the front of my breasts… and tissue expanders. Unfortunately I do not know if the pectoral fascia was removed.
I did wake up every day for about three weeks and groggily think what has happened? Because of the pain and discomfort.
My advice would be to contact your surgeon’s office and describe your pain in detail - and ask 1) if this is expected and 2) how long does this recovery usually take.
Without a doubt, the first three weeks are tough, particularly if you have drains. Hopefully you have some pain meds to help.
Also, I would recommend following their instructions precisely in terms of what they said about restricting movement or lifting. I was over active initially and it creates more pain.
Wishing you healing and pain relief.
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@susan7656 thank you for your reply. I also had the cadaver tissue pockets placed. My pain and tightness is insane. Really far worse in my opinion than what I am hearing from some other women. I know we are all different, but I am seeing a correlation between keeping/removing that fascia. If it only takes a few weeks to feel better, I would be over joyed.
But I know my body pretty well... hoping and praying this is not a long haul type of pain/disability. If there is any way you can check your surgeon's report or ask for me, I would be so grateful! It is helpful to know what I am in for because I had plans for moving and getting back into my career this year, but it looks like that all may need to get put on hold.
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Hi. Please ask for a copy of your surgery report. If it was in the last 5 years, you can view it on your Portal. If you can't do that, ask the medical records department from the hospital where the surgery took place. It will explain in detail what happened.