Breast Expanders - SO uncomfortable

[LD92599]

Just a B*tch as I attempt to relax and not think about the pain that expanders can be. All of my expansions (DMX with expanders and delayed reconstruction) have been flawless except for 2 on the radiated breast. Hurts like H$LL. Hurts to move, hurts to roll over, hurts to put my seatbelt on. Last time this happened, the Dr removed some of the saline. This time, since it's my 2nd to last expansion...nope. I'm hoping to get a decent nights sleep and feel better tomorrow AM but this SUCKS.

But I'm NED with Breast Cancer and I have to think of the positives!

[Liziz]

Oh, that sounds awful! I'm glad you are also seeing the positives, but unfortunately it doesn't make this step of the process suck any less. Sending P&PT for you to get that decent sleep and be over the worst of it.

[KpbS]

I'm sorry! That sounds really painful. Hope you can sleep well! Big hugs

[essnce629]

I'm so sorry. I'm sure doing anything at all with your arms and core makes things super painful and uncomfortable. I hope tomorrow is better.

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[liz]

So sorry to hear of your pain. Sending love to you and wishing you less pain in the days ahead {{hugs}}

[wendibird22]

That sounds so uncomfortable and I’m sorry you are experiencing that. An acquaintance of mine just had the incision reopen after the first expander on her radiated breast which she said is common because the skin/tissue can act differently and be less resilient after radiation. So I’m learning how while “reconstruction” sounds simple to those of us who’ve never walked that road, it really is a series of challenges. Wishing you relief from pain soon!


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[bisous]

I'm so sorry. I can only imagine how uncomfortable and painful that must be on top of everything else you've endured. Sleep is SO important. Hoping you've been able to get some!

[doberbrat]

I'm so sorry. I hope you can find a way to get a decent night's sleep

[LD92599]

That sounds so uncomfortable and I’m sorry you are experiencing that. An acquaintance of mine just had the incision reopen after the first expander on her radiated breast which she said is common because the skin/tissue can act differently and be less resilient after radiation. So I’m learning how while “reconstruction” sounds simple to those of us who’ve never walked that road, it really is a series of challenges. Wishing you relief from pain soon!

This is what is feels like will happen - like my f-oob is going to just explode. and a sneeze? OMG! I did however participate in a Making Strides walk-a-thon this morning and that was fine...it's just moving or turning to the left...or sleeping or yes, a sneeze!

[echoesofspring]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this after everything else and there really is no torture quite like that of sleep deprivation. Wishing you some painfree rest time soon! And way to go doing a walkathon despite not getting any rest, I'm impressed!