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7 Weeks post op

  • posted 4 months ago
  • updated 1 month ago

Like many others, I have been here lurking around...

  • 16 Jan 2013
  • 1 month pre

Like many others, I have been here lurking around since November when I started this process. I want to thank all you gals for sharing your journeys.
Back in 2001 I had a hysterectomy, after that is when my boobs just kept getting larger. I was always a C to a D cup before that.


Fast forward to November I went to see my PS ( who by the way did my daughters reduction 12 yrs ago.) 2 weeks after that I was approved by my insurance and here I wait for Feb 19 which cannot come quick enough!
I am 58 years young,I am looking forward to a pain free neck, shoulders and back. My size varies. I have bras in 38DDD, 40G 36FF

Tomorrow is the day!! I can't believe it's here!...

  • 18 Feb 2013
  • 1 day pre
Tomorrow is the day!! I can't believe it's here! It seems like I waited so long and all of a sudden it's here! The last 3 weeks have flown by so quickly! Today I go and see my surgeon for all my final instructions and then the surgical center is suppose to call me this afternoon to give me a time to be there.
I am really getting nervous. So many emotions going on! It will all be worth it in the end. Right??
Thank you again to all you gals for sharing your journeys, it has helped me so much!
I will see you on the other side!

Went to see the surgeon today and all is set to...

  • 18 Feb 2013
  • 1 day pre
Went to see the surgeon today and all is set to go! I was scheduled to be at the surgical center at 7:30 am then when I got home the office called and had a cancellation so I need to be there at 6:15 which is much better! Lets get this over with bright and early! I am a coffee drinker so I won't have to hang around wanting that morning coffee.
It's so amazing how Drs are so different. I will have drains in for 8 days she said maybe more because my girls are bigger, can't use any ice and I noticed many of you used ice for pain.
I will keep you posted.

Well it's day one on the other side . everything...

  • 20 Feb 2013
  • 1 day post
Well it's day one on the other side . everything went well not in too much pain. Feel very full and tight .Didnt sleep we'll at all as I am a tummy sleeper so that bums I see the dr next Wednesday hopefully to get the drains out. I do have quite a bit of draining. can't wait to see the new girls
will post pics soon

Ok I'm hurting pretty good today. Can someone tell...

  • 21 Feb 2013
  • 2 days post
Ok I'm hurting pretty good today. Can someone tell me if you had soreness in the breastbone? It feels as though they just pushed and pushed on my upper chest. Has any one else experienced this?

Haven't been here for awhile, but I am so happy to...

  • 2 Mar 2013
  • 11 days post
Haven't been here for awhile, but I am so happy to have this behind me and so happy I did it! I can't believe how different I feel. This past Wednesday the drains and bandages were removed and I got to see them for the first time. They seem small but I am thrilled how they turned out. Wednesday I get the stitches out
My daughter and I went to the mall yesterday and had quite a hike from where we parked and I cannot believe how great I felt walking without all that added weight from the old boobs! I am totally amazed!
I still hurt, but I know it's all the nerves regenerating and thats what gets me through it all. It's not pain just discomfort but I would totally do it again
Please if you are having any doubts just do it! It's the best gift you can give to yourself!
Best wishes to you all!

It's been awhile since I have updated. I am very...

  • 5 Apr 2013
  • 2 months post
It's been awhile since I have updated. I am very happy with the way my girls are coming along although I have to say I have been going through this depression. I quit smoking 10 months ago and gained 28 pounds, now with the smaller boobs my stomach looks so huge! I think that's where all the weight gain went. I teased the Dr that I think she injected the fat from my boobs into my stomach. I don't remember my stomach looking that huge before surgery! Well I do feel great being smoke free.I have been thinking about a tummy tuck. I did talk to the Dr about that she said I would have to wait 6 months after the BR, but seems way worse than the the BR, so I have a few months to think about that. I started walking on the treadmill at the gym as I am unable to lift over 5 lbs yet. I see the Dr next week so I'm hoping I will be released to go crazy at the gym! I love spinning I can really shed some lbs quickly with that, but she said no to that too because of the lifting myself up.
My healing is going okay. I do still get sore and I have this terrible itchy rash along the side incision don't know what that's about but it drives me crazy! Anyone else have that? What about the soreness I should say sensitivity...How long does that last?

Well yesterday I went to see the Dr. She released...

  • 11 Apr 2013
  • 2 months post
Well yesterday I went to see the Dr. She released me for full activity. , I have to start scar massage and am able to wear a underwire bra I can't believe it! I am feeling great no more discomfort. I finally feel like I really crossed over that big hump!
For any of you getting discouraged it really does get better, you just to hang in there and be patient
Now to loose these pounds! I did go spinning today It felt awesome
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Had done my daughters reduction 12 years ago

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Happy with Smaller 6 Apr 2013
Your story soooo reminded me of mine. I had my BR in Nov. 2012. At the time I went back for my follow up I told the Dr. he had done something wrong because I did NOT HAVE all that fat in the middle when he did my BR. He laughed and said they hear that all the time since with the big Boobs we can not see the mid middle. Well I was hurt since my measurements on my new girls was the same as my stomach. How could I enjoy showing them off with all that Fat in the middle? I made the PS show me my "before" pictures to prove he didn't take my Boob fat and push it down into my middle. So I went to the PS open house, made a consultation, went to the consultation and wanted liposuction. He said that would not get me the look I wanted since I had so much muscle damage (2 kids) I would need TT, muscle repair & lipo to back and flanks. I also had him lipo high up on my back since I didn't want any rolls of fat anymore. I received a gift from my Mother so I paid for the whole procedure the day of the consultation and was scheduled for April 9th. The person who was scheduled for March 28th had an emergency so they put me in her slot instead. So now I have the stomach (when the swelling the black & blue is gone) to go with my beautiful new breasts. So I wish you the best on your journey.......
Bev1028 7 Apr 2013
Thank you Happy! I saw your pictures of your TT and oh! that really scares me that looks like it hurts so bad. :( Our drs are similar because mine told me the same thing when I asked about lipo, but she won't do it until 6 months after the BR. I still have to think about it though, she did tell me its much worse than a BR Sending you healing hugs!
Happy with Smaller 7 Apr 2013
Well I wanted the nice smaller tighter perky breasts then found out I had all that "middle" ground I didn't want so that's why I'm doing the 2nd procedures. Best wishes on getting the body you want...and love!
Happy with Smaller 8 Apr 2013
Bev: A TT is a BIG step with muscle repair & liposuction so you need to consider it throughly. I've had more than a few bumps but at this point I say I'd do it all over again to get the body I've always wanted.
natalierw 5 Apr 2013
Congratulations . And I am 5 and half weeks and sore most of the time and still quite hard. Trying to massage them to soften but I don't see it making a difference but they do feel bruised to touch although just a little redness on one side. Il be glad when we are totally over this! You look fab!
Bev1028 6 Apr 2013
Thanks Natalierw, Mine get hard off and on but the numbing and soreness drive me crazy! And the itching.. It's driving me out of my mind!. I can't wait to see the Dr on Wed, hopefully she will tell me what to do. Are you itchy too?
natalierw 6 Apr 2013
The only itching I've had is my chest above the boobs in front I constantly scratch hit not the sutures, maybe because I had dissolvable stitches and no steri strips ? I don't know or maybe it hasn't hit me yet because so much of mine is still hard? But definatly the hard soreness is the worst this week . I to am running out of patience but have no choice do we haha. Good luck to you I hope you get better quickly .. I want to feel better so my boobs are not my daily focus.
natalierw 6 Apr 2013
Oh and congratulations on quitting smoking!!!! I quit almost 6 years ago and smoked 3 packs a day at the time I used chantix and was on a forum called about.com and click link smoking cessation . That will help you they are a great support group forum like this one . I'm still active in there. Good Luck,
Bev1028 6 Apr 2013
Thanks. I joined quintet and also did the patch. With the "boob weight" gone and my lungs healing I feel great! Now to get rid of the belly fat :(
Happy with Smaller 25 Mar 2013
Hope you are still doing great. Your pictures are fabulous. Even thou we're the same age your "after" pictures look firmer and rounder than mine do. Maybe what the Dr. had to work with I guess. I'm still have with my C's now that I had BR in Oct. 2012. Now onto my TT on Thursday.
January7ME 3 Mar 2013
You are looking great!!
Bev1028 3 Mar 2013
Thanks! I am loving it! You did great too. You look awesome!
therealher 3 Mar 2013
you look wonderful, what are you doing for the scars?
Bev1028 3 Mar 2013
I haven't done anything with the scars yet I have to talk to the dr I am wondering about mederma my mom used it when she had open heart surgery and it was great
Kit3333 3 Mar 2013
You look great! Glad to hear your doing fine. I am still three weeks to my date. Thursday is my post op apt I'm very excited. I think mine are similar to what yours were and I'm g cup poss h cup. I am still very mobile even though my girls slow me down can't imagine how it will be after aww I'm ready
Bev1028 3 Mar 2013
You are going to LOVE it! Good luck it will be here before you know it
NannyOgg 2 Mar 2013
Glad to hear you're so happy. It's true, this surgery really is the best gift someone who struggles with too large breasts can give to herself. I got my first bra today (apart from the sports bras etc) after my reduction. I still think the new titties are small, but I needed a 36D! Not that it bothers me, they're still perky, and if I'm lucky they're still swollen and will reduce in size :)
natalierw 2 Mar 2013
Aawww beautiful update..congratulations!! I'm on 3 days and feel great
Just Me N Cali 20 Feb 2013
Awesome !!! Congrats to you happy healing !!!
Bev1028 20 Feb 2013
Thank you! Glad you are doing well and you look great!
Just Me N Cali 18 Feb 2013
I know the emotions are running high right now , it's all gonna work out I can say try and stay calm but it's hard I know it I just went through the " day before last Thursday (14th) I will just say this it's worth it and you deserve it !!!
Bev1028 18 Feb 2013
Thank you for the encouragement! I'm really trying to stay busy that helps a lot. The best part of today was after my shower I was getting dressed and this is my last day for the BIG bra! Lol
Bev1028 21 Jan 2013
Thank you! OMG !! I can't wait. 4 weeks from tomorrow. This site is such a blessing. I am so thankful to have found it!
January7ME 20 Jan 2013
Congrats on your approval!!! I bet you can't wait!!! I couldn't wait either, but time flew by!! This is a nice sight because everyone is so supportive and is so helpful with any questions you may have along your journey!!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 18 Jan 2013

Welcome to the community. I am so happy that you crossed over from the lurkers side:)

Glad to have you here with us and I look forward to reading your posts.

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