swelling

Received my PM March 25. Wondering how long for the swelling to go down? Had my first check up last Friday and the doctor said it looks good.

4 Comments

healing

by Tracey_E - 2014-04-09 09:04:06

We're all different, but 4-6 weeks is average for the swelling and residual pain to go away. Ice and/or heat may help. I did ice early on, then later heat felt better.

I'm Still Swollen Too

by NiceNiecey - 2014-04-09 09:04:51

but it's been over 3 months. Everyone is different and my swelling is minimal. In fact, it may just be a "bulge" from the device; I don't really know. I can easily feel my PM along the top under my skin but not on the bottom at all. I am fair skinned and my scar is still red and purple as well. I think it will all settle down - given enough time.

NiceNiecey

by Tracey_E - 2014-04-10 10:04:29

Have you tried a heating pad? Months after one of my replacements, I mentioned to the nurse that it was still a little swollen. She said 15 min heating pad on low, did it twice and swelling went away.

Everyone's skin is different but my scars take about a year to get flat and white.

4 weeks in

by Traciek - 2014-04-27 05:04:25

I had my PM inserted March 24th 2014, although the actual incision site looks clean and good I still have swelling and pain around the area, I was wondering the same thing, how long? looks like the average is about 4-6 wks, I wish you a speedy recovery.

You know you're wired when...

You can hear your heartbeat in your cell phone.

Member Quotes

You now get to start a new life it's like being reborn.