Calling all ladies

Hi Ladies,
I am just over my 3 month mark of my PM surgery. I have been back to working out (running and yoga) for just about 6 weeks. I find that anything touching my scar or over my PM is very irritating. Is this normal? Will it eventually go away? I unfortunately have to wear a rather supportive bra, especially when run, but I find that my scar gets even more irritated during my yoga practice even if nothing is touching it, between the constant standing and folding, and heart opening poses. It makes it very hard to get my zen on. Any suggestions on how to cope with the irratation, and any hopefully tales of how this will all pass with time would be much appreciated. Thanks Monica

3 Comments

it gets better

by Tracey_E - 2014-10-21 08:10:48

Most of us find that with enough time, it's no longer sensitive. Hope you get there soon!

try band aids

by jpotts - 2014-10-22 12:10:56

I am not a woman but do yoga. Buy the cheap knee and elbow waterproof band aids at Walgreens like 3 bucks for 8. Most gyms are breeding grounds for bacteria so it also adds a level of safety if you do saunas etc,

Scar issues

by kermiehiho - 2014-11-15 02:11:55

I don't remember how long my scar was pink and itchy, but I rubbed cocoa butter lotion on it, and then covered it with a silicone scar patch for a while. Even now, 4 years after getting my pm, I wear a silicone bra strap (originally designed to keep the bra straps from digging into the shoulders) over the pm. The only bra that doesn't irritate my pm scar is Victoria Secret's sports bra - it closes in the front and has adjustable straps. It is very supportive (I play volleyball, so I need it), and the straps are wide, so it doesn't dig into the scar.

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