How long were you sore for after getting your implants?

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orangeflower
orangeflower Member Posts: 146
edited August 2020 in Breast Reconstruction

Hi everyone. For those of you who got reconstruction with implants, how long were your new boobs sore after the exchange surgery? I only got expanded to 350 cc's, and I'm 5 and a half weeks post-exchange. I find that I still have to wear the surgical bra they gave me because its extreme support is the only thing that helps with the soreness I'm experiencing. The doctor didn't think there was a problem and said the soreness would go away. I'm just surprised because the post-op instructions said I only need to wear the surgical bra for 4 weeks, and then I could wear whatever bra I want. I've been wearing wireless bras but keep having to take them off and put the surgical bra on for relief. Has anyone else experienced something similar?

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  • LiveLoveLaugh2020
    LiveLoveLaugh2020 Member Posts: 322
    edited July 2020

    I was in discomfort for a while after exchange but it was a breeze compared to MX. I am the same way about the surgical bra and I’m six months out now! I am only really “comfortable” in the post surgical bra. I wear it pretty much 24/7. If I’m out I’ll wear a different bra but I change into my surgical one as soon as I get home.

    My family likes to tease me about my old lady bra lol but hey it keeps me comfortable and thankfully I have a couple. Hopefully you start feeling better soon :)

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  • OnTarget
    OnTarget Member Posts: 447
    edited August 2020

    I don't think I was sore much at all from my exchange surgery (not like the BMX which was quite painful). I had two implants put in, about 6 months my TE's were placed. Mine are 600cc's.

    My doctor is of the "no bras" opinion, so I haven't worn a bra in ages.

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  • OnTarget
    OnTarget Member Posts: 447
    edited August 2020

    Although if you just mean general soreness, and muscle soreness- I've had that. The soreness went away over time and with PT.

    I still have a low level of muscle soreness, not nothing worth mentioning. I just have to stretch daily.

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