Swelling lasts up to a year or more?

[Vizia]

I was just wondering how long swelling sensations last for? I had my surgery done on January 15, 2005 and I still have some slight swelling on my left breast. I know this will sound VERY weird, but I actually feel a little swelling when I eat a lot for a couple of days. It's almost as if I can FEEL my fat cells enlarging.

Anyway, because of the swelling in my left breast it makes my chest look slightly lopsided. That's the only thing that really bothers me. It's not really noticeable to others but I can tell, especially when I stare at myself in the mirror for prolonged periods of time.   People have told me it takes up to a year to see optimal results, so I was wondering if anyone STILL has swelling even after a year post-op.

[Vizia]

Thanks for all your help, guys.

[Grandpa Bambu]

Thanks for all your help, guys.

Geeze, where is everyone?

Well, sorry to say, my swelling went down by day 12 post-op. My chest has purdy much looked the same ever since.

You say that you 'Feel' your chest enlarging as you eat. Hmmm, that's a tad odd. Have you discussed this issue with your Doctor?

John.

[Vizia]

Thanks for replying. How have you been?  

I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not like I can feel my chest enlarging or anything, but after a couple of big meals in succession I actually feel a tingling or some sort of slight sensation in my left pec. I also feel that my left side is a bit larger than my right. People that "examined" me (including my wife and she wouldn't lie - I hope) swear my chest is symmetrical and that I'm probably paranoid. I don't know, man. What about scar tissue? Can scar tissue be "irritated" causing a sensation in that area when I excessively eat and/or manipulate the area? I'm sorry I'm bombarding you with questions.

By the way, are you really a grandfather now or is that a pimp-style modification to your old screen name?