POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
5 weeks post op.! Columbus, GA
UPDATED FROM Tsumberlin07
1 month post
5 weeks since my surgery. My scars are already...
WORTH IT
5 weeks since my surgery. My scars are already looking great. Had a check up Dec 11th, swelling is gone and they have healed perfectly. Went to Victoria Secrets last week and grabbed some bras, went to try them on, here is what went on in my head. The B, WAY TOO SMALL, the C, WHAT THE HELL THIS IS LITTLE. The D, OK THAT'S IT!!! MA'AM CAN I GET SOME HELP.... Had the girl measure me and I'm measuring a 36 DD. she brought me a few and they fit perfectly. No spoilage. No thick straps. I wanted to be a full C, Small D. But I have some baby weight to lose still so maybe once I get these extra 10 pounds go I will be the D I want. Either way, I love them!!! I love the way they feel, look, where they sit, everything. And a plus, my husband likes them just as much as I do. He never expressed any concern with the surgery and just wanted me to be happy. Once everything settled, he told me he is so glad they turned out perfect because he was a little worried. Ha, silly man.
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UPDATED FROM Tsumberlin07
21 days post
11/4/12 Today marks 3 weeks post op. I feel...
11/4/12
Today marks 3 weeks post op. I feel amazing. Back to doing normal things with no pain or discomfort at all. Have an appointment December 11th just to check up on things. Right breast (left in photo) has some swelling still but everything is closed and healed. 1 or 2 scabs is all that remains. Can't wait to get into a real bra and see the final size.
Today marks 3 weeks post op. I feel amazing. Back to doing normal things with no pain or discomfort at all. Have an appointment December 11th just to check up on things. Right breast (left in photo) has some swelling still but everything is closed and healed. 1 or 2 scabs is all that remains. Can't wait to get into a real bra and see the final size.
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December 5, 2012
Looking great!! Are you feeling good now, energy level wise?
December 5, 2012
Absolutely! I feel fantastic. Energy is 100% back! Has been for a little while I guess! Just had some tenderness slowing me down in my capabilities. Now, its barely noticeable
December 5, 2012
Thanks for sharing your story and pictures!! I have wanted a reduction since high school too! My surgery is tomorrow and I wondered how long until you could pick up your daughter? I have 2 young kids - 4 and 14 months and will have my mom and mother-in-law's help (and husband when not working). It will be so hard not to pick up my 14 month old!! Thanks for any tips!
December 5, 2012
Hey Crobi! I waited 2 weeks! I was able to have help for 2 weeks so I tried to do as little as possible! My daughter is super dainty and only weighs 19 pounds. I don't carry her in the car seat at all unless I have to. It's def hard to not pick them up, but I would sit in the floor with my daughter and play with her and let her give me hugs if she wanted. She is extremely independent so she doesn't like to be held anyway which made it easier! Just keep reminding yourself, the more you do, the longer it will take to heal.
UPDATED FROM Tsumberlin07
11 days post
11/24/12 Decided to wait on the bras. As bad as I...
11/24/12
Decided to wait on the bras. As bad as I wanted to buy some, I'm pretty comfortable in the sports bras. Still have one small spot on my right breast that is draining, a lot more bruising on that side as well. Most of my steri strips have come off. I replaced two going down the T incision. Still feeling great. I have been sleeping on my side very comfortably. I'm anxious to start scar treatment, but I'm waiting until everything is 100% closed up and all of the scabs are gone. You ladies have been my rock through this all, just so y'all know!! Reading everyone's updates, new stories, encouragement, it really has been delightful!
Decided to wait on the bras. As bad as I wanted to buy some, I'm pretty comfortable in the sports bras. Still have one small spot on my right breast that is draining, a lot more bruising on that side as well. Most of my steri strips have come off. I replaced two going down the T incision. Still feeling great. I have been sleeping on my side very comfortably. I'm anxious to start scar treatment, but I'm waiting until everything is 100% closed up and all of the scabs are gone. You ladies have been my rock through this all, just so y'all know!! Reading everyone's updates, new stories, encouragement, it really has been delightful!
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November 25, 2012
hey baby! I know I can't wait to buy bras too...I'm waiting to even my sports bras r starting to get big on me cause the swelling is subsiding! glad your feeling good and keep healing!
November 27, 2012
I just wanted to stop by and say how much your story has moved me! I have been struggling to get my surgery covered by insurance and it can be hard to take all of the push back but your results make me want to keep going. I'm shorter and a bit heavier than you were before your surgery but my breasts seem to be larger than yours. I wish I lived closer to Dr.Cochran because his results look so incredible! Not a hack job like some I see- yours came out so well! I will definitely be following you on the rest of your journey!!!
November 27, 2012
Mbrantley, DON'T GIVE UP with your insurance! Find some plastic surgeons you know have gotten a reduction approved by the same insurance company you have! I'm so happy my story is helping someone else! If you have ANY questions, or need ANYTHING. Let me know!! 2 weeks today and I'm still so happy I did this.
November 28, 2012
I finally found a sports bra like your grey one at a different walmart! What band size did you get? I normall wear a 34DDD and the one I got is "40" and fits pretty well, minus some spillage from the girls being huge. Did you have to get a band size quite a bit larger than your normal one? I thought that was odd..
November 29, 2012
Hey doll! I actually had to go down 2 or so sizes in the sports bra! That is weird!
November 29, 2012
Very weird! I'll have to try each on before I buy if I do buy any more of that style... Maybe it was labeled wrong. Lmao
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