Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyBCTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Muskogee, OK

I had a a lumpectomy on Feb. 13 along with reduction to both of my large breast to create symetry. I am feeling very light these days and no longer have any back pain, but I go back to my PC on Thursday. I still have places on the incisions that are soar and still use ice packs some. The pads they used were much more comfortable than the maxi-pads they told me to use at home. They are not really soft at all. Once the stitches looked like they had healed enough and applying neosporin twice a… read more

March 5, 2019
 · 
Reactions
A MyBCTeam Member

I don't know about the stinging and burning feelings but the shooting pain is normal. I still get sore sometimes and it has been over a year. Feeling in the nipple is only starting to come back now. It takes a long time for the nerves to regrow.

March 5, 2019 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I had shooting pains after mine, I was told there was a lot of damage done to nerves in there and that it is normal. Good to have the follow up in a couple days though...should be able to put your mind at ease.

March 5, 2019
A MyBCTeam Member

I to had lumpectomy and reduction last October. I still have some pain in r breast where surgery was. Still no feeling in one nipple. What I do is use vitamin E oil on incisions and massage them firmly,this helps to break up scar tissue and incourages blood flow to the breast. I do this each night prior to sleeping.

March 5, 2019
A MyBCTeam Member

I also massage my incision area and it helps.

March 7, 2019
A MyBCTeam Member

I was told to expect some nerve damage that can be quite painful. That could be I’m guessing

March 5, 2019

Related Questions

View All
A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lansdowne, PA

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO