Hi all, recently had smx. 3weeks+ post surgery. All healing well. But so, so uncomfortable. Think it is nerve pain. Had anyone had similar? How long does it last? It's grinding me down. Pain killers only take the edge off... Don't really help that much. Any tips?
Hi there
I’m 3 weeks post op after mastectomy & implant reconstruction
the pain is horrendous & I have had 4 babies with no pain relief !!
I asked my GP for Tramadol & testing g seems to work as the weight of standing upright makes it worse . It seems to be Eason every day. The worst spot is just under the new breast on the stitch line. My surgeon said be patient … easier said than done .
I was given Oramorph after the op. Told by a friend who used to be a G.P. to make sure I took painkillers regularly enough to keep the pain down. Suggest you speak to G.P. or your BCN if pain not being controlled ans ask for something stronger. It is important that you are not in pain, as you won't be able to rest and recover properly.
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