I WANT MY MOMMY!!!!
It's like in the comics, stars and tweety birds. I have been taking valium
but it's just not working. I cry like a little girl. I didn't sleep a wink last
night. Can't wait to get these expanders out of me.
I have a high threshold for pain but YIKES even my Mastectomy hurt less..
So, what's left but ask for my mommy..LOL
Gosh I am so close to getting done, I can taste it!!!
Ayse
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You are sooooo close to
You are sooooo close to being done. See that light at the end of the tunnel; it's there. But I feel for you as boob pain can be awful!0 -
The first 24 hours are the worst ... needless to say ...CypressCynthia said:You are sooooo close to
You are sooooo close to being done. See that light at the end of the tunnel; it's there. But I feel for you as boob pain can be awful!
I endured 120cc fill ups .. with no pain med's. However, the mapping of my breast, needle insertion - was EXTREMELY painfull - while other sisters in PINK - did not feel as much pain as I did.
No heat .. you might want to place a small ice pack or frozen pea's .. wrapped in a kitchen towels around the incision site - for about 10 min. - you still may have a small round band-aid in that area, every other hour. Try and sleep with your head slightly evalated -. Sleep on your back tonight, and not on either side - no need to add any more pressure to your upper torso.
Good luck, my fellow sister in shiny Pink - who has recently gotten her GROOVE back!
Strength and Courage:
Vicki Sam0 -
The first 24 hours are the worst ... needless to say ...CypressCynthia said:You are sooooo close to
You are sooooo close to being done. See that light at the end of the tunnel; it's there. But I feel for you as boob pain can be awful!
I endured 120cc fill ups .. with no pain med's. However, the mapping of my breast, needle insertion - was EXTREMELY painfull - while other sisters in PINK - did not feel as much pain as I did.
No heat .. you might want to place a small ice pack or frozen pea's .. wrapped in a kitchen towels around the incision site - for about 10 min. - you still may have a small round band-aid in that area, every other hour. Try and sleep with your head slightly evalated -. Sleep on your back tonight, and not on either side - no need to add any more pressure to your upper torso.
Good luck, my fellow sister in shiny Pink - who has recently gotten her GROOVE back!
Strength and Courage:
Vicki Sam0 -
So sorry to hear you're hurting,VickiSam said:The first 24 hours are the worst ... needless to say ...
I endured 120cc fill ups .. with no pain med's. However, the mapping of my breast, needle insertion - was EXTREMELY painfull - while other sisters in PINK - did not feel as much pain as I did.
No heat .. you might want to place a small ice pack or frozen pea's .. wrapped in a kitchen towels around the incision site - for about 10 min. - you still may have a small round band-aid in that area, every other hour. Try and sleep with your head slightly evalated -. Sleep on your back tonight, and not on either side - no need to add any more pressure to your upper torso.
Good luck, my fellow sister in shiny Pink - who has recently gotten her GROOVE back!
Strength and Courage:
Vicki Sam
Ayse. But, you are definitely on the home stretch. You mentioned you are taking Valium and it's not working. As Valium is usually for anxiety, do you have any pain meds--like Vicodin or Oxycodone? Let me know. . .
I'm pulling for you, girlfriend--we need another night out soon!
Hugs, Renee0 -
So sorry you are in pain. If
So sorry you are in pain. If i could reach you I would loan you my teddy bear.
Hugs
Donna0 -
Flexeril
Dear Ayse,
I'm sorry ... I've literally felt that pain. You can get smaller fills. I was only able to endure able 60ccs, and it got smaller the more filled I got.
Ask for some Flexeril. It is a muscle relaxer and if the valium isn't doing it, maybe the flexeril will. Are you taking any Tylenol? That will help. Also, take some ibuprofen ... because that will help with any inflammation.
The more I read I'm amazed at all the differing advice doctor's give. Interesting, VickiSam that you say no heat ice. My PS told me just the opposite, heat but no ice. He said that because of the reduction of blood flow, ice could be a problem ... so you'll need to ask your PS what he/she thinks. I used heat and it helped me.
Hang in there. You're going to make it!
[[gentle hugs]]
dh0 -
AwwwhhBlownAway60 said:So sorry you are in pain. If
So sorry you are in pain. If i could reach you I would loan you my teddy bear.
Hugs
Donna
How sweet of you Donna ; )
I am making do with my chunky cat. It's as if he knows I need him,
he's usually not this cuddle friendly.
Ayse0 -
Like HeatherbelleDawne.Hope said:Flexeril
Dear Ayse,
I'm sorry ... I've literally felt that pain. You can get smaller fills. I was only able to endure able 60ccs, and it got smaller the more filled I got.
Ask for some Flexeril. It is a muscle relaxer and if the valium isn't doing it, maybe the flexeril will. Are you taking any Tylenol? That will help. Also, take some ibuprofen ... because that will help with any inflammation.
The more I read I'm amazed at all the differing advice doctor's give. Interesting, VickiSam that you say no heat ice. My PS told me just the opposite, heat but no ice. He said that because of the reduction of blood flow, ice could be a problem ... so you'll need to ask your PS what he/she thinks. I used heat and it helped me.
Hang in there. You're going to make it!
[[gentle hugs]]
dh
I am impatient and just wanted to get this over and done with!!!
So I have been getting 120cc's each time. I was doing fine up until
now. You know what I say? I say OH WELL!!!
I took some oxycodone and that seemed to help..
At this point, nothing can get me down - I see the finish line bright and clear!!!
Ayse0 -
Sylviasea60 said:Oh my, you must of had some serious pain
I sure hope you feel a little better. How long do you have to have them in?
Can you take something for the pain?
Praying the time goes by fast and you can get them out!
Sylvia
My exchange surgery is scheduled the end of september.
I take Valium to avoid muscle spasms and now have added
oxycodone for the pain. And they seem to work in unison.
Thanks for caring.
Ayse0 -
Hang in there!
You're almost to the finish line. I'm glad to hear you found some pain meds that seem to be helping, and hopefully today will be a better day for you.
I know we can't replace having your mommy there, but I'm sending you huge, gentle, mommy-like hugs.
Take care,
Cindy0
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