Reduction

Thank you so much! I am so excited to just feel "normal" and not feel frumpy all of the time! I've got 6 weeks off work in total which I'm very lucky to have full pay! X

That's great. I was in a similar position, i was out for 8 weeks. I must say that I found the healing more of a challenge than i expected - some fly through it though. We all get focused on the surgery itself but recovery takes it out of you so be prepared for that, you can be quite up and down emotionally. But once you are healed you will be very happy.

Thank you. All I want is to be happy and feel like it's been worth it x

Thank you so much! How long have you been considering it for? It's taken me about 2 years to finally take the bull by the horns! X

About 7 years when my mother did her reduction. I almost did it a few years ago but chickened out. Now I'm worried that I may have to delay my surgery if I can't take my RA medication prior to surgery - I'm booked on a vacation just before surgery and I won't be able to function if I cant

Being a H cup is just so rubbish isn't it? I feel like an old woman at the age of 24! I'll definitely keep this up to date for everybody as I think it's a really positive outlet! When I had my pre assessment that's suddenly when I felt really nervous last week! But the nurse put me at ease and the hospital is lovely. Just try and stay calm and remember this is for your benefit and happiness- nobody else's! What size you hoping for afterwards? I really want a C too but I'll be happy with a D :) x

Hello! I was going to go to Nuffield in Exeter but went closer to home at another clinic. Will update as much as I can as I think it's so helpful to see reviews especially when your in the UK as there doesn't seem as much online support here. Only 4 days left for me now- can't believe it!!

Hello! :) just had a look at your review- yours look excellent and about the same size I'm hoping for. So far the care I've received from the private hospital has been lovely..... The day is fast approaching and although I'm very nervous I'm extremely excited too. How long after the surgery did you start to feel "normal"? Everybody says so many different things it's hard to gage an average. I have got 5 weeks off work though which is superb! :)

Well I felt better than old normal within hours of the surgery because I was so pleased to be a truly normal size!!!! I needed no painkillers after 28hrs, I was sleeping on my side and back in with my husband by 3 weeks, I went on holiday and walked about 5 hours per day at 5 weeks. I was back driving at 2 weeks and back swimming etc at 8 weeks. I was going out for short outings from about 4 days. The things I left the longest were to do with laundry ( reaching into the machine and reaching up to hang out washing), Hoovering and bed changing. But I was pretty well back to everything by 2 months although not able to wear wired bras until 4 months.

Oh, and just to say, you should heal better than me because you are half my age!

That's great to hear thank you. I only sleep on my front so I'm dreading having to sleep well in another position! What lotions/potions did you use after the surgery to help reduce the scarring?

Hi, the seceret of sleeping on your back is 5 pillows. @ under your head and shoulders, one either side to rest your arms on and most importantly, one under your knees, so just your bum and heels tough the mattress. It is really comfortable and I slept well like that. I have not done much about scar care but bio oil is a good bet. No scar treatment before 4 weeks though, when incisions should be sealed.

Typo's! 2 under your head and shoulders

Amazing thank you! I really couldn't work out how I was doing to sleep! Yeah I've brought some bio oil and will use that after the 4 weeks. Just hoping and praying I feel OK. Don't care if I don't feel good..... Just ok! I've never had a general anaesthetic before so I'm very nervous about that!

You will know next to nothing about the general and most anaesthetists seem to be amateur comedians and really put you at ease. when you wake up it will take a few seconds to realise it is hours later and it is all over.

That's great to hear- thank you. It's all happened so quickly now- I don't even now think I'm actually having it done in 2 days. I'm sure it will become apparent it's happening Saturday morning- gulp!

Hello! Thanks so much for the support. I'll be keeping this up to date with everything as I'm finding it really helpful! Can't believe it's only 3 days now after seeming like a lifetime away back in July! Have you had a date for your surgery? What size you hoping to go down to? I'm really hoping for a C but a D will be ok :) x

My surgery is scheduled for October 15th! It seems impossibly far away, and terrifyingly close all at once. I am hoping for around a small D when all is said and done, so about the same as you! Best wishes!

Thank you so much! I'm very excited about it..... Will keep everybody posted on my progress.... X

Bless you- thanks so much. I think I'll need to start working on my belly though after the surgery- think it'll be a shock to see it so clearly haha. I think I'll be the same- I usually have such busy days at work I'm not going to know what to do with myself! Well apparently I'm staying in for 2-3 nights as that's just my hospitals normal procedure. Was debating buying the steri strips? Have just got bio oil at the moment. How are you feeling now 8 days in? :) x

Hi hi! I feel great thanks! Only soreness is where they did lipo - hideous bruising! Goes a bit hard & swollen but completely manageable. Lucky you staying in three days! I sobbed when they kicked me out of hospital afternoon of surgery! No!!! Who's going to baby me???? Ha ha! It was fine & my Mum & Hubby fed & dressed me- milk it!!! Best of luck! Exciting times!! Xxxxxxxx

Thank you! Just had my admission time which is 7.30 am! Nice and early so I don't have too long to make myself a bag of nerves!

You'll be fine! Then you can tell us how easy it is ;-)

Thank you :) hope so! X

Thanks! Oh great tip- I've heard about the dreaded post anaesthesia constipation!