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By Kimmers25 on 21 Aug 2012

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CaliKMP 26 Mar 2013

Hi Ladies, I haven't been on here in months. I hope everyone's recover is going well! I remember we had lots of discussions about scar creams, but it's not easy to wade through that here. Can you all recommend scar creams you think worked? My PS recommended Kelo-Cote, a silicone-based sticky gel. I just hate how sticky it is, and heavy feeling even a day or two later. Or...maybe I just need to suck it up and use it without complaining???

CaliKMP 26 Mar 2013

Hi Ladies, I haven't been here in a while. For anyone who's interested, I updated my profile and added updated photos. I'm 5 1/2 post-op. I hope everyone is having success!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 23 Mar 2013

Hey Ladies
I have so many breast reduction ladies who have been successful in weight loss and I am asking for your help.

I would love for you to share your journey and help me build the Weight Loss Community. Sharing your tips, tricks, pictures and everything else about your journey will be extremely helpful to others.

I would love to see you in this new community. Come show off your hard work and help inspire others. And don’t forget you’re before and after pictures!

Kit3333 3 Feb 2013

Hi I'm going to have BR on march 25, I'm so excited I can't wait I'm a size g now and am going to a c cup. I'm 43 yrs and been wanting this or a long time

Tahorrah 13 Jan 2013

Thought I would update everyone, been 3.5 months, haven't had one day of back/neck pain since the surgery. Feel great even though my breasts still swell now and then and I am not fully "soft." Hope everyone is doing well and for those of you with future dates, yes I would do it all over again.

Gailforceuk 8 Dec 2012

Hi everyone. I've been looking around on this wonderful forum for a couple of months now, finally joined in Nov. I just thought I would post something about my experience with BR. I had mine on 20th oct. it was life changing and the best thing I have ever done except have my kids! I am so happy with the results. I've gone from huge pendulous breasts that on a very petite lady looked ridiculous, to gorgeous small perky boobs that I actually can't stop looking at!.cant wait for the warmer weather (if there is such a thing in the north east of UK). To go swimming with my grandchild, to go to the gym without being totally embarrassed and Oh to wear whatever I want. apart from spitting stitches all is going so well. my PS was wonderful and would totally recommend him to anyone considering BR.

Jd55 14 Dec 2012

Hi Gail, I am so with you. Had my reduction on nov. 1. Also huge pendulous breasts.. I' m about a 38 B now and I love them. I am finding I can wear anything I want let alone the relief on my shoulders and back. Merry Christmas to me !

Minnesota9 23 Nov 2012

Question for the younger women. My 21 year old daughter is having her BR in December. I am 50 and had mine 17 days ago. The worst part for me besides the anticipation was the anesthesia. I felt groggy for days, but the pain was minimal and so far (knock on wood) I haven't had any major complications. I'm really worried for her because she is so young, and I'm wondering what your experiences were like. On most of the posts, it's hard for me to tell how old women are. Thanks!

marKtoD 23 Nov 2012

I'm 34 and I didn't have much problem waking u. I had issues with the morphine and the pain meds causing more problems than helping. I would figure with her being younger that she will bounce back much easier.

CaliKMP 23 Nov 2012

I am 38 and was very dizzy for the first couple of hours and nauseas the first day. The second day, it was all gone. I has general anesthesia at 18 for getting my tonsils out and again at 23 for lipo. The experience was the same. Dizzy at first, then nauseas the first day. I actually threw up once then felt much better.

AussieMumof3 8 Dec 2012

At 33 I'm hardly 21 (I wish!) but I came to easily had nausea the first day and I have been complication free ever since I'm sure she will be absolutely fine and good on her for doing this at a young age

Tahorrah 21 Nov 2012

7 weeks here and for all those still waiting for BR or who are in the process of healing post-BR just want you all to know that things are pretty awesome at this stage. I still have some stiffness and swelling in my right breast but other than that I have no complaints and my scars are already fading (I am really fair skinned so I think that has something to do with it.) Happy Thanksgiving all!

aussiexpat 17 Nov 2012

I am three weeks post-op now and I'm hoping next week is better than last. I ended up with a nasty and painful urinary tract infection. I have only had two in my entire life and I just finished a round of prophylactic antibiotics. What the heck? At my third post-op appointment, when the nurse was changing my bandages, she noticed the bottom of my vertical incision was "wet" and oozing. Great. It was dry and closed last week. I am healing but still feel incredibly sore, bruised and tender. This recovery is slower than I ever imagined ...

CaliKMP 17 Nov 2012

You're doing ok. Everyone revivers differently. And while your skin may have some infection, your boobies are still healing overall. In a week or two when the incisions are all better, your boonies will be post op 5 weeks and you'll feel great. You don't have to start back at square one. :) Hang in there!

MissyChrissy 17 Nov 2012

I'm with you! I was 3 weeks PO yesterday. On Tuesday, I got an infection at the bottom of my vertical in incision that was treated with clindamycin. I had a horrible allergic reaction to that and went off it. Doc said my breast looked OK for now, but gave me a Cipro script in case it got infected again. It did, and I am on my second day of Cipro. My right breast looks perfect. On my left breast, my vertical incision has crusty yellow in the middle and it is red around it. At the bottom, it is yellow crust surrounded by red, too. Anyone else?

CaliKMP 21 Nov 2012

Wow. I just happened upon this post... revivers and boonies. Nice. Stupid phone. :) Hope you're feeling better this week!

BRinWi 16 Nov 2012

Hi everyone, I'm 4 weeks post op and the nurse told me I can start doing scar massages and using lotion or oil. Has anyoine else been told this? I'm not sure how long to massage, etc...My scars underneath my breasts seem to be tender when I massage and the scar tissue is hard and a little knotty. Is anyone else doing massages?

Lorpen 17 Nov 2012

Not yet. Just adding Rosehip oil to my bath water at this stage in the hope of keeping my skin soft. Can not believe how much my skin is flaking.

Minnesota9 16 Nov 2012

Yesterday I noticed that I have a lymph node or glad under my armpit that is swollen and tender. Has anyone else had this? I don't have a fever and nothing appears to be infected.

CaliKMP 16 Nov 2012

I haven't had that. But I'd definitely call the dr.

MissyChrissy 15 Nov 2012

Drat. Now I'm having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics for my infection. boo hoo. Going to see teh PS tomorrow.

Kiley75341 14 Nov 2012

So, I'm 3 wks PO and really appreciate everyone's posts. I've got one for you now - anyone have trouble with their SO? My husband is being very supportive in most ways but it's like they cut off everything he ever found attractive about me. I've had to beg him to touch me at all and now it feels like he holds my hand out of obligation. He used to be unable to walk by me in the hall without touching me. I mentioned feeling unattractive and he uncharacteristically responded with, "you're ok." Maybe this is common mourning process for men?

Tahorrah 15 Nov 2012

I don't have a SO at the moment but I do know some men have a hard time dealing with changes to their wives/girlfriends physical changes. Even getting a haircut can throw them for a loop. Men have a tendency to focus on physical aspects rather than inner aspects. Don't know what to tell you other than if it continues to be an issue you might want to see a therapist for a bit so he has an outlet for his anxiety/issues?

CaliKMP 15 Nov 2012

Mine doesn't want to look. I'm just giving him time. He doesn't want to see fresh scars and incisions. I'll start worrying around two months.

marKtoD 16 Nov 2012

I had a very bad mastitis infection in my left breast at the beginning of the year resulting in surgery and a huge gaping wound under my breast. My hubby and I went 4 months with no physical activity. It took him several months after the wound was healed where he would touch that one at all. He was afraid to hurt me and probably a little turned off by the whole process. Over time he got over it. It will be an adjustment for him but he will get over his reservations in time.