Painful pecs after surgery

Hi Chris,

I did get an infection but i had had 6 opperations in less than 12 months so my body had just had enough. Don't worry too much about an infection it sounds as though you are doing all the right things.

I read that Anne Marie said to take some panadol before the expansions. This is a really good idea. I am a needle phobic and i got through it so i think any one can!! I just did not look at the needle when it was going in but i could not help but look after that cause i found the whole process fascinating.

I also wear a soft bra now. I have found that the ahh bra's or geenie bra's are really really comfortable.

I am glad that in a few days you have found a little improvement so i hope that this continues to improve for you. Pain is the worst but it does go away.

Funny story for you... the other day my son did a cart wheel and i said to him that was not a cartwheel and he asked if i could do one. I said yes but then went on to say but i can't because of all my opperations. He looked at me like i was the biggest lier in the universe so i decided to do it. I did the best cart wheel ever, it felt so good and i did not hurt myself. My mum was really angry thought i was stupid for doing it incase i undid any of my reconstruction but i was so happy my body does still work and nothing came undone. I'm not suggesting you start gymnastics i am just saying i was where you are june just gone and October i am doing cart wheels.

Things get better!!!!

I wish you all the best, dont be scarred and i would love to hear how it all go's.

Danielle xx