Author Topic: Post-op swelling on one side?  (Read 1461 times)

Offline PC123

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Hello!

I had excision bilateral surgery on June 11 and since taking off my compression vest there has been some swelling, majority on one side (which I believe my surgeon said he was taking more out on that side). When I first took off the compression I was very happy! I'm sure 3-6 months down the road my chest should look like it did when I first removed the vest.

Is this normal to have one side swell more? I haven't had much bruising at all, for the first 2-3 days there was some but it went away quick.

Both sides are still pretty tender to touch.

I have also began exercise again a few days ago... not targeting the pecs very much but running, biking and working the core with some minor lifting.

Thanks!

Offline PC123

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Oh my, you didn't fall out of bed! You had surgery! You need to give your body time to heal and it isn't going to heal asymmetrically! This could take months, yes I said months to fully heal and I'm talking 6 months possibly even more!

If you want to kill some time and watch something heal much faster, take a BFH (big fucking hammer) and hit yourself on one of your thumbs as hard as you can and wait for that to heal, as it will heal sooner! I was a carpenter all my life and I'll guaranteeing will hurt and heal sooner! I've done it a few times and have been through at least 7 surgeries!

Good luck!

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When I say it won't heal asymmetrically, I mean at the same rate or same time on both sides!

Offline Dave92

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Its hard to tell which one is swollen.


 

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