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34 HH Down to ? - Houston, TX

UPDATED FROM VETTE75
27 days post

Better Days 27 days post

Hello everyone just a little update. I'm doing a lot better since my last post. Still have some swelling and tightness but a lot more tolerable since I ordered the Marena post op bra. Not much changes in the physical appearance of my breast. My right nipple is healing but still has to get color. I'm still pointy so I guess I will experience the "drop "that other ladies on this forum talk about. Do I get more changes in my breast at this point or is my final look and I can shop for bras? I'm starting to be more comfortable with my results and I'm working on weight loss at this point. I will update again soon.

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You look great! How are you feeling???
A lot better. Thanks for asking. I was going thru it last week but this week has been brighter days.
That's great! We will some up and downs in the healing department but the end reaults should be so worth it. Can't wait to be where you are.
You look great, how do you like your little nipples? Proper bra shopping at 4 months
I love them. Didnt realize my old ones were so big until I look at the before and after. Major improvement on the nipples
You are not that far out Yet in the Healing Process ! It all takes a VERY LONG TIME ! We heal from the Inside Out . We have to give it TIME .......... And it will and DOES get so very frustrating . but we are all here for you ! Your Healing so far - looks GREAT !
I better not over do it just yet. I thought since I'm not experiencing pain just the swelling on and off that I was fully recovered. Glad you informed me. Don't want to do anything that can set me back
Your boobs look great! I'm thinking part of the heaviness feeling might of been mental since you had such a change in size. You was so used to carrying around that much weight. Sometimes it takes our brain a min to catch up. And I'm not saying you didn't feel it either. My problem is realizing that it will take months to heal and them to fall and fluff lol. You look great girl!
I hope things get better. I thought it might have been due to swelling but I'm a couple of days from being 6 wks post . With that being said I know there is still some degree of swelling but when I place my breast in my hand it's heavy. I got bra indentations starting again and skin to skin contact again
Oh ai understand and if course that would bother me too. Have you talked to your ps yet
When I had my post of visit 3 wks ago she said it was the swelling. I know that's not all it is. I see her again on the third of July and we definitely will be talking about how to fix this problem
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Good, I'm glad you're going to be persistent about what you want!!!
Glad you are feeling a bit more positive. I think your new shape is great!
UPDATED FROM VETTE75
21 days post

not a good day

My breast are still too heavy. I'm wearing two sports bras today and they are digging in my shoulders . I was hoping to get relief from this surgery but I havent. I know I'm still swollen but I don't think I'm that swollen to be feeling like this. I feel I got a lift with a small reduction and all the weight was just moved up. Had to take a muscle relaxer. I just don't understand how could this be

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:-( I'm sorry you still have to wear two bras! I hope things get better for you soon!!! Sending healing vibes your way. I have two more weeks before I go back to work; I'm scared the same thing will happen. I'm thinking I'm going to start with half days first and see how things go. Things will get better for you...they have to!
I am sorry you aren't feeling well. If it helps I so understand how you are feeling and it definitely gets better. Days 17-24 were definitely the hardest. I think we expect to have the most discomfort right after surgery and then return to work and our bodies are like wait a minute....I am not ready for this. I am sure I was not but felt like I was in as much pain as I was the first few days. After a couple weeks of not taking pain meds I found myself having to take pain meds at night. I also got more swollen around that time. I felt a lot of pulling and couldn't wear an underwire but felt I was having more pain as I was not supported as well. Wish I would have thought about the 2 bra thing that may have helped. Hopefully you will get to a point where you like your new size. You look amazing, and there is a huge difference from your pre-op photos. Hang in there and I am sending you lots of hugs. It will get easier. :)
I hope everything gets to feeling better. I agree with previous comments. everything just takes time. I returned to work two weeks post op and i had the same thing swelling! I thought because i had a desk job I would be okay but i still had to move my arms to type and oh boy I had swelling! I will be four weeks post op tomorrow and this is the first week that i have been able to work my 8 hours and leave swollen and have the burning sensation. I actually feel quite normal this week. Give it time, my PS is always quick to tell me you might look like your healing quickly but your inside will take a long time! So keep your spirits high and i will keep you in my thoughts!:)
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm hanging in there. I guess I figured after the surgery I wouldn't feel like I'm still carrying around a lot of weight and I wouldn't definitely have to wear two bras.
You look massively smaller than pre-op. 3 weeks is a very common time to feel down and depressed, you will get through this, it is early days, it takes 4 months for swelling to go down. If you are uncomfortable get bromelian from a health food store and take 3 - 4 times a day between meals, it really helps.
I will go to gnc and give it a try. Thanks
You look much smaller to me. It may be the way your are sleeping why you don't feel any relief yet. I'm sure after your swelling goes down and you get measured properly to get your correct size you won't have to wear 2 bras. But you actually look nice to me.
UPDATED FROM VETTE75
21 days post

back to work 3 wks post

Ok ladies help me out. I returned to work yesterday and OMG my breast got so swollen and tight. I know I'm not completely over swelling this soon after my reduction but why does it increase with activity? I'm allergic to pineapple so I'm not sure if I can take the Bromlaine since it's derived from pineapples. Also what kind of bra is good for support? I think that's why I'm having swelling

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Doing too much does lead to swelling, it is still early days i am afraid. Expect it to take 4 months for this to stop. You could try a supportive bra vest top under your shirt rather than a bra. It is mainly about using your arms or " bouncing" from walking etc. hope it gets easier soon
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