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33 Years Old 5'0" (116lb) TT, BA W/Silicone - Manchester, NH
UPDATED FROM Brooklyn4611
1 month post
Swelling
$12,846
One of my new favorite things to do is take a sewing tape measure and measure around the same spot on my belly in the morning and at night. I have been pretty consistent with gaining 4.5 inches of fluid in one day. Crazy! So far it seems to be this way no matter my activity level. I'm not pain, just tighter during the evenings. I'd really like to get back into my size 2-4's but I'm afraid of squishing myself and not knowing it because I'm numb. Good thing my friends say I look good in workout pants. :)
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UPDATED FROM Brooklyn4611
25 days post
Four weeks in
I haven't been away on purpose. My power supply went out and since I have a computer savvy husband, it took a lot longer. (Kind of like the contractors house is never finished.)
I'm 4 weeks today. Yay! Here's what's been happening.
Tuesday I had my third follow up apt. I was still upset about my results. My doctor thought I said I was three months out instead of three weeks. When the nurse corrected him, he gave me a look like I was crazy. He said I looked fantastic for three weeks. Everything is healing nicely and I can start scar treatment as well as slowly start working out. I do have a bruise on my right breast, and if it doesn't go away on it's own, I can go in for laser treatments to break it up. It was a reassuring apt and I get to see him in a month.
After the apt, I decided to go to Victoria's Secret for a sports bra. Don't go there for sports bras. They don't have great support at all. I did get two, cute, regular bras, though. Also, I got my new size. I'm a 34D. I am so excited. I can find cute bras easily. I think this is a great size for me. I have never been able to wear a cute bra that cuts across the breast because I've always had extra skin that just fell out. Not anymore! :-D
I went to another bra store and found a great sports bra (no underwire, of course) and bought two. The brand is Pure Lime and it's the Cool Max Active. It ran $79 for each but it keeps my ladies in place. I have to protect my investments. ;)
Since I got the go ahead to start working out, I decided that the next day I would mow the lawn. I haven't been able to do this for a month and even though my neighbor did it once, she just did the easy parts. I have about an acre. Usually I would use the rider, but it's broke. I used the push mower on the whole thing. I took breaks in between the sections and used mostly my arms to control and move the mower. It took 4.5 hours total and I sat on my bum for the rest of the day. The yard looks great and it was nice to do it again.
Today I ran on the treadmill for 15 minutes. Usually I go for a 5 mile with massive hills, but I know I'm not ready yet. I probably could have went longer, but I didn't want to push it. I did regular squats instead of goblet. I can't do a push up, pull up or plank. Those all use the ab muscles too much. I know I'll be back at it sooner than I think. I don't want to push too hard, but it is a huge moral booster to get back at it. I'll start the stationary bike next week too.
I'm 4 weeks today. Yay! Here's what's been happening.
Tuesday I had my third follow up apt. I was still upset about my results. My doctor thought I said I was three months out instead of three weeks. When the nurse corrected him, he gave me a look like I was crazy. He said I looked fantastic for three weeks. Everything is healing nicely and I can start scar treatment as well as slowly start working out. I do have a bruise on my right breast, and if it doesn't go away on it's own, I can go in for laser treatments to break it up. It was a reassuring apt and I get to see him in a month.
After the apt, I decided to go to Victoria's Secret for a sports bra. Don't go there for sports bras. They don't have great support at all. I did get two, cute, regular bras, though. Also, I got my new size. I'm a 34D. I am so excited. I can find cute bras easily. I think this is a great size for me. I have never been able to wear a cute bra that cuts across the breast because I've always had extra skin that just fell out. Not anymore! :-D
I went to another bra store and found a great sports bra (no underwire, of course) and bought two. The brand is Pure Lime and it's the Cool Max Active. It ran $79 for each but it keeps my ladies in place. I have to protect my investments. ;)
Since I got the go ahead to start working out, I decided that the next day I would mow the lawn. I haven't been able to do this for a month and even though my neighbor did it once, she just did the easy parts. I have about an acre. Usually I would use the rider, but it's broke. I used the push mower on the whole thing. I took breaks in between the sections and used mostly my arms to control and move the mower. It took 4.5 hours total and I sat on my bum for the rest of the day. The yard looks great and it was nice to do it again.
Today I ran on the treadmill for 15 minutes. Usually I go for a 5 mile with massive hills, but I know I'm not ready yet. I probably could have went longer, but I didn't want to push it. I did regular squats instead of goblet. I can't do a push up, pull up or plank. Those all use the ab muscles too much. I know I'll be back at it sooner than I think. I don't want to push too hard, but it is a huge moral booster to get back at it. I'll start the stationary bike next week too.
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C
August 22, 2015
Glad to read an update from you! I learned the hard way on VS sports bras :-(. Glad you have a nice new size! You can find lots of bras that size :-). Yay for being able to be active again! I have a ways to go - 6 weeks for me is mid-September. It sounds like you are pretty happy with your results, which is awesome!
Y
August 23, 2015
Give it more time and I am sure u. Look great , the hard part of everything is to be calm and patient . I think your breast are excellent.
B
August 23, 2015
I think that being so active before really helped my getting back to it so fast. Thanks. I'm glad our journeys are still close together.
B
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C
August 12, 2015
Hey, you are looking great! If you feel like you're sticking out go back and compare to your pre-op pics!! What you have there is swelling for sure! And you can expect it for at least 3 months. Are you wearing a CG? That should help it a little. I won't even weigh myself for at least another month because I don't want to be depressed over water weight. Your belly button is cute :-). The only thing I see is that on the right side you might have a slight dog ear that your PS can take care of easily right in his office. They are common. Boobies look great and scars healing nicely :-). What are you treating your scars with now?
B
August 12, 2015
Thanks. I guess I was thinking that I'd be a bikini model so soon. I don't have to wear a CG, but I do sometimes because just having the shirt rub against my belly is sometimes annoyingly painful. I refuse to weigh myself too. Not until I can get back to running and doing my kettlebell. lol Asking about scar treatment will be at my next apt. You're looking great too. Hopefully you won't have as many breakdowns as me. :)
C
August 12, 2015
I'm surprised you don't have to wear a CG! I was told I need to be in one for 3 weeks, but seems most PS require more like 4-6 weeks. It might help you with the swelling for a while. I've had my share of breakdowns, still wondering about my purplish stretch marked lower belly, but I'm trying to be patient!
U
August 13, 2015
I have also heard the compression garment helps reduce swelling by helping to re-route the lymphatic draining that has been interrupted by the cutting of the surgery. My doc recommended a garment that is worn like shorts, but also covers the abdomen. As high up to the bra line as possible. This may help your outlook as well. It keeps your shape better (waist and curves) in their natural shape, and will reduce the appearance of swelling. Hang in there, the swelling can get to you at this point post surgery. Then, all of the sudden, about another month passes, and you realize the swelling is subsiding. It's hard not to compare yourself to others on this site. But everyone's experience is unique :)
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