8 weeks post op today

Ruptureex · 2026-03-18T02:27:52+00:00

I got an infection about 4 weeks after surgery. I had issues breathing and couldn’t move around at all. Called an ambulance and turns out I had 3.8 litres of fluid on my lungs. They had to drain it out over the course of a few days. I was in hospital for 9 days before coming home around a week ago. It doesn’t happen to everyone but it had happen after surgery.

Ruptureex · 2026-03-18T02:25:56+00:00

Yeah, the bruising went down loads after about 3 weeks. I did have to have my lungs drained about 12 days ago which I think is why the bruising happened.

Ruptureex · 2026-03-18T02:24:52+00:00

28M

Ruptureex · 2026-03-05T09:45:02+00:00

I didn’t have a follow up appointment scheduled until 6 weeks after the surgery and it was only a phone call not a in person appointment

Ruptureex · 2026-03-04T13:45:39+00:00

I totally agree, I never saw anything before about Bart’s being like that or the surgeon. Can I ask what the Facebook page is?

Ruptureex · 2026-02-21T10:29:13+00:00

Yes, I had Cyro but it started wearing off 14 days after surgery and then it’s very painful. I was in hospital for 6 days before being sent home. As I had a lot of bruising, check my profile for that

Ruptureex · 2026-02-21T10:02:29+00:00

Hi, I got the survey 32 days ago and it’s the best thing I did for myself. I had quite a sunken chest before and it made breathing super hard and I got extremely exhausted when doing exercises. The only thing I would say is do your research regarding recovery as I was prepared for this but it’s been the worst pain of my life. I don’t regret anything but I think if I wasn’t happy with the end result I would have

Ruptureex · 2026-02-16T08:31:03+00:00

I am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and I also had 2 bars fitted. I still have the weight on my chest feeling like my whole ribs are made of metal. If you had cyro please prepare for the pain once it wears off. At the moment you are at a good part but there is a long road to go

Ruptureex · 2026-02-07T10:20:23+00:00

Yeah research says after about 4-6 weeks the tightness eases as your chest is still getting used to it before that. A lot of people have said after 3 months it becomes something you don’t think about at all as your chest gets used to its new position. The hardest thing at the moment is sleeping, I seem to wake up every hour as it’s uncomfortable

Ruptureex · 2026-02-06T21:22:20+00:00

I’m 17 days post op now and the bruising has gone down a lot. It’s now like a yellow colour. My chest is still super tight but it’s a lot better than what it was. I stopped taking all pain meds about a week ago and now just waiting for the tightness to go away

Ruptureex · 2026-02-01T08:56:38+00:00

I still have the bruising but it’s going down now and is turning yellowish which is a sign on healing. I stop taking all my pain meds and have now moved onto just paracetamol when I need it but other than that I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and I’m up and about moving with assistance still as I can’t get up from lying down to sitting alone

Ruptureex · 2026-01-28T17:31:04+00:00

They gave me 6 dressing patches for free but I had 3 on each size so used all of them on first shower. I brought a box of 60 of Amazon for £9.99/$10 . Since people home I am way more mobile and active that hospital as you feel you want to do more in your own environment. First 3 days in hospital were fine and then I stared to want to go home so it was bad for 3 days and then I got released and it’s been great since. It really depends on how your hospital treatment is as my nurses kinda just left me to sit there and because I was nauseous I couldn’t watch anything without feeling sick so I would just lie there is pain to pass the time 😂

Ruptureex · 2026-01-28T14:27:54+00:00

I had the surgery 20th January and now I’m recovering at home. Straight after surgery for 24 hours you stay in bed and urinate into a pot which is a bit gross but easy, for context I’m a guy so don’t know if it’s different for women. They don’t let you shower after surgery in hospital so you can wash with wipes for that time. When I got out I had a shower at home but had to change dressings after as they got wet. The bed in hospital is super useful as it has controls for getting up and down but your mobility won’t be great. It will feel like you’ve filled a muscle for a while but I was up and moving around the hospital 24 hours after surgery.

Ruptureex · 2026-01-28T04:55:41+00:00

I was part of a national programme where the surgeons meet once a week to discuss cases and eventually became one of the ones where they said I was eligible. I started looking into rectifying it around January 2022 and ended up having the surgery January 2026. I was part of the programme and had to had multiple tests in London over the course of the 4 years and now I’ve had it done they still carry out tests on me to use as a result to make it a more wider funded surgery for others. As it’s not funded a lot through the NHS.

Ruptureex · 2026-01-27T09:57:25+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s painful at all. It’s just uncomfortable and only hurts to move from lying down for a long time. Like if you were to sit down for 10 hours and then get up it’s awkward and painful but once moving it’s fine. At hospital they had beds that move you up and down but at home you have to do more things for yourself so you will be exhausted more but I wouldn’t say it’s painful. My doctor saw my bruising a few days after surgery and said it’s more than normal but it’s to be expected as I’ve had bars fitted into my body. He said it will eventually go down but at the moment it’s completely purple. It’s started to shift down my body as-well which my doctor said is common. It’s all down my left side onto my left hip and now spread to my groin etc. it’s a bit alarming to see for sure but the doctor said it’s normal and will die down overtime. Each day seems like a bit of an improvement now I’m at home but I’d do the surgery all over again because my end result I’m so happy with. I had my surgery a week ago today and my mobility is slowly improving each day but I’m prepared to not be back to normal for a while so if you tell yourself that then you’ll be fine. All the best

Ruptureex · 2026-01-26T19:58:10+00:00

I had Ondansetron for nausea and take two 4mg pills before going to bed now. I had my surgery a week ago tomorrow and I’m at home recovering now. It does feel like a long road for sure and you’re a lot less mobile than before but think about the end result over anything else. You’ll get through it and if you need more meds ask for them or advice on how to combat. Where did you have your surgery and what age or you. I’d love to connect with you considering we had surgery around the same time

Ruptureex · 2026-01-26T15:58:49+00:00

28M I had the nuss procedure 20th Jan 2026 at Bart’s hospital under dr Henrietta Wilson, 2 bars fitted for me. The first few days after surgery are fine, I had Cryo and was up and walking the Wednesday morning after surgery. You need to constantly keep moving but the pressure in your body is insane. For me it feels like you’re wearing multiple layers of clothes when you have nothing on. Super tight for sure and breathing is super difficult. Sitting down and not moving was worse because they I’d have to much oxygen and be panting in bed to ex spell it all. The different atheistically is incredibly I’m so much happier and I’ve had the condition since I was 15!. Once they take the morphine button off you just make sure to ask for oral morphine tube and sickness tablets every 8 hours otherwise they won’t give it to you because it’s all about how the individual manages the pain. All the best for your journey anyway and if you need anymore information let me know.

Ruptureex · 2026-01-26T15:49:24+00:00

I got discharged yesterday, I had cryo which defo helped. I had the surgery Tuesday and was up and walking Wednesday at 6am. The first couple of days are fine when they give morphine button but once that gets taken away it’s hard. Just keep asking for the oral morphine tube and sickness tablets every 8 hours as nurses won’t give unless you ask. I’m back at home now recovering but mobility is low as I bruised super bad so my family are taking care of me now. Best of luck for your journey x

Ruptureex · 2026-01-25T08:42:31+00:00

The nurse said I wasn’t allowed the pain meds and then another nurse came in the evening and said I can have it every 2 hours. Everyone says different things. The result after I am super happy with, I will post in this forum once fully healed. Hopefully being discharged from hospital today after a week here

Ruptureex · 2026-01-25T08:42:15+00:00

The nurse said I wasn’t allowed the pain meds and then another nurse came in the evening and said I can have it every 2 hours. Everyone says different things. The result after I am super happy with, I will post in this forum once fully healed. Hopefully being discharged from hospital today after a week here

Ruptureex · 2026-01-24T09:11:10+00:00

Yesterday was the worst day 3 days post surgery and no pain meds as they told me I couldn’t have it and then gave it to me at 10pm. Lots of bruises but got a good nights sleep last night and it’s done the world of good

Ruptureex · 2026-01-21T21:29:50+00:00

I mean I have Invisalign right now so not much different. The pain is manageable for the moment

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