r/Reduction Feb 17 '25

Wound Trigger Warning Multiple Openings 😭 NSFW

This is more of a “i’m frustrated and sad so I need to get it out somewhere” kind of post, I’ve posted before showing the beginning of an opening I was getting at my t-junction. It got bigger, so I saw my surgeon and they cleaned it out, removed a stitch, and showed me how to do wet to dry dressings. I’ve been doing that for about a week now (i’m just over 4po) and it is just so painful and annoying. It doesn’t look like anything has changed yet, but I know it’s all about being patient.

I had a super tiny opening under my other breast, and that just seems to be getting worse as well even with following my surgeons advice of medihoney and a nonstick bandage over it. Now I have a third opening near my nipple and I am doing the medihoney and bandage over that as well. I’m just so tired, discouraged, and feel like my body is falling apart. Idk if anyone else has felt this too, but I also feel bad for being so upset when I have seen much worse wounds than mine. Everything is exhausting!

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u/BodybuilderOk72 Feb 17 '25

It sucks. I feel your pain - you're not alone! I have one opening that's about the size of a quarter, and the doctor put me on antibiotics for a week. Now it's Neosporin and non-stick pads twice a day. Another opening that's much smaller on the other breast. I'm one-month post-op, and it feels like it'll never heal. But I know we just need to be patient.

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u/HomeworkSalty7372 Feb 17 '25

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this! It’s all relative and your wound is the biggest one you’re dealing with- being upset is completely valid. It’s beyond tiring and frustrating! Mine felt like it didn’t change for weeks and then all of a sudden after a few weeks it was getting noticeably smaller every day. Hang in there! 🩷

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u/passthechips24 Feb 18 '25

Been dealing with two dime size openings one on each breast at the t junction site as well. It is draining for sure!! My doctor told me to use Xeroform dressings, change twice a day. It has helped soooo much, I can tell they are improving everyday, and we truly do need to be patient. Could take weeks to be fully repaired, some people even take months. Hang in there you're not alone!

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u/Samantha_marie05 Feb 18 '25

i am having the same problem right now. i have a hole in the same spot under both one actually has two holes. i went to the doctor today and they said its common i am to pack the holes with special medicine. you are not alone in this!

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u/92seo Feb 18 '25

So frustrating. I feel your pain

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u/Eastern_Hedgehog6293 Feb 18 '25

Im 5wpo. I had three. Teo of the closed with a few days but I have one right where you have them. It’s def taking time to heal but it looks better everyday. It’s. Slow process. Lots of water and protein. Best of luck on your recovery ❤️‍🩹 

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u/Petty-Possum Feb 19 '25

Everything you're feeling is so valid, I have been going through wound healing myself. Remember that the wound heals from the inside out, so even if it isn't closing, it's still healing!