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***2wk post op: HOLY SENSITIVITY!!!*** Size DDD/E/F - Who the Hell Knows to C (Hopefully) - Des Moines, IA
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15 days post
I have an appt. on Friday (which will be 2 days...
Love_GardeningSeptember 4, 2012
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I have an appt. on Friday (which will be 2 days short of 3 weeks). I don't think I am ready. I still have my steri strips on and I noticed in the shower tonight that there is a section of my steri strips starting to peel a little so I kinda pulled on it just a little bit to see if I could see the actual incision - GROSS. All I saw was two stitches and I was freaked the HELL out. I don't think I am prepared to see myself all raw and "frankenstein-ish". :(
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September 5, 2012
We are very close on our surgery dates. I'm intrigued about the "action"? I've been way to nervous to consider it. It's been too long!!
September 5, 2012
I'm still intrigued too. Still haven't got the guts to "do it". Ha ha.
October 12, 2012
This site is fantastic, I am definitely feeling the jitters today and reading all of your posts are so encouraging! To my fellow Iowa girls, I am having my BR done by a plastic surgeon at the Iowa Clinic, Dr. Reece. I was referred to him by my D.O, who said she would send "her own daughter to him." My consult was fabulous, he was great about making sure he met me with my shirt on first, he treated me with the utmost respect, looked me in the eye, asked me many times if I had any questions. I was absolutely terrified to take my shirt off, but Dr. Reece and his nurse Trudi made me feel so comfortable. They assured me that, essentially, they see a lot of boobs and that I didn't have to be embarrassed :) Dr. Reece's bedside manner so far is amazing, and his work speaks for itself....one of my sister's friends went to him and is beyond pleased. Also, I work at a hospice and one of the nurses found out that I was having this and told him to say hi to him for her, as she worked with him on the burn unit for years as he did reconstructive plastic surgery for burn victims. I love that he is more known for his reconstructive work and reductions. The thing is, I went for my consult on 9/20, got my letter in the mail on Saturday, called Monday and they had a cancellation for this upcoming Monday, 10/15..so I took it, but I'm getting extremely nervous today instead of the excitement I've had before. It's all going so fast! I'm not going to back out but words of encouragement from people who've been there would be greatly appreciated!!
October 12, 2012
I am just past three weeks and I know what you mean about super sensitive....ouch!
I wound up in tears at the supermarket this week because of the air conditioning being so cold.
It seems to be a bit better each day....keeping these girls warm has become a priority.
You are right super sensitive is better than numb and this is temporary for sure!
March 15, 2013
I just posted this same issue on my site.. I am soooo freaking sensitive to the cold its crazy. At least i know now that i'm not crazy :)
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14 days post
Whoa Mother - I am having some MAJOR sensitivity...
Love_GardeningSeptember 3, 2012
Whoa Mother - I am having some MAJOR sensitivity issues. If I am outside and the wind blows just right or if I happen to get the chills from the air conditioner or something my nips and the rest of my boobs FREAK THE HELL OUT! I mean I guess having the sensitivity is a good thing but damn it's almost painful at this point! Did anyone else have this super sensation? I was thinking I might be up for a little bedroom action but I'm kinda scared about how much it might hurt.
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September 4, 2012
Oh yes! I had the super sensitivity as well. As far as hubby action, mine saw a lot of it because of the sensitivity :-) I left a bra on, but I was insatiable. That was so amazing because prior to surgery I had very little sensation at all.
September 4, 2012
Oh yea! A cold room is my nemesis! I'm grateful to still have nipple sensation, but gee golly it gets a bit intense.
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9 days post
Today I am 1 week and 2 days post-op. Feeling...
Love_GardeningAugust 29, 2012
Today I am 1 week and 2 days post-op. Feeling much better with some pressure, swelling and discomfort but all in all starting to feel like myself again. Visited the PS today and he left the steri-strips in place as they looked clean and no problems (yay!!) I go back in 9 days and he said at that time he will remove the strips and clean everything off. I was given the go-ahead to sleep on my side (THANK GOD), ok to drive, and ok to start resuming light activity as my energy comes back. No "exercise" but walks are okay.
I can't tell how much swelling I have but PS seems to think I will be C/D. I wanted to be C. Not unhappy or regretting anything, just hoping for C more than anything.
I updated some pictures - let me know what you think!
I can't tell how much swelling I have but PS seems to think I will be C/D. I wanted to be C. Not unhappy or regretting anything, just hoping for C more than anything.
I updated some pictures - let me know what you think!
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August 29, 2012
Love, you look fantastic! And at only one week post-op, too!
Even if you're a full C/ small D right now, keep remembering that it takes a LONG time for the swelling to go down.
Even if you're a full C/ small D right now, keep remembering that it takes a LONG time for the swelling to go down.
August 29, 2012
You look absolutely great! So few days out and already you make me wish that mine will turn out like yours.... :-)
August 30, 2012
You look wonderful! Congratulations! Are you happy with how they look? Can you tell a difference in your comfort level?
August 30, 2012
So far, I guess ... for whatever reason I seem to be really hung up on the C/D issue and I have to keep reminding myself that I am only 1.5 weeks post op. I don't lose weight in my boobs so once they're healed, that's as small as they'll get so I hope it's right. :)
I do feel a difference already especially in my shoulders. My back is sore from sleeping on it though now which my PS laughed at and said "Well then, sleep on your side if you want." YAY!!!
I do feel a difference already especially in my shoulders. My back is sore from sleeping on it though now which my PS laughed at and said "Well then, sleep on your side if you want." YAY!!!
August 31, 2012
It is hard to not be obsessed with those dang letters, isn't it? But you do look significantly smaller, especially from the side! What a difference :-)
My tubes weren't bad at all. A little weird, but not painful. It felt like PS was pulling a worm out of my boobs. I told him it felt like that and he actually said, "What, didn't I tell you I put worms in your boobs before I closed you up?" LOL