Finally Took the Plunge! - Mequon, WI

I am 47 years old, and have been interested in breast reduction since I was in my 20's. When I was younger, I never planned to have children. In retrospect, I am pleased to have waited for the surgery since I eventually met the man of my dreams, and we decided we did want a family (I have three children, all of whom I breastfed).
As I have been getting older, I find my aches and pains a bit more tiresome, specifically in my upper back and neck. The cost of an unplanned hysterectomy in February of 2014 exceeded my insurance deductible, so I immediately began planning for the breast reduction. I did have insurance approval already from a previous inquiry, so I ended up having the reduction just shy of six weeks after the hysterectomy since I already had one extension on my insurance approval.
I wasn't prepared to believe I'd have the surgery until the day actually came. Well, it arrived, and the surgery went well. Today I am 12 days post-op, and feeling pretty good about the results thus far. I can see it will be a bit of a roller coaster ride as far as my decision. I certainly don't regret it, but I do feel a bit of out-of-body every time I look at myself in the mirror.
Today, I am looking at is an opportunity to reinvent myself, physically and mentally, by making the best choices I can to be the best me I can be! I have gone from a 40E to a 40C, and have no room for excuses; here's to the journey!

I am finally picking up a little energy. Yesterday was a full day for me with cleaning, cooking and a houseful of kids. I managed to make it through with no breaks. I also did a bit of treadmill walking, and some light leg exercises - YAY! I miss walking with my dogs, but am afraid they will pull me too much, and I wouldn't want to jeopardize my healing in any way. So, dear hubby has been on dog-walking duty. I am so lucky to have him ; )
As of right now, I am very pleased with the results. There's obviously a lot of healing that needs to take place, but the shape and size seems just what I had hoped for. The one disappointment, minor as it is, is that I had a mole on the side of my left breast. Rather than removing it, my ps left it there, and it is right at the tip of the incision, making it look really funky. I'm sure once I get the go-ahead, I'll be having that removed.
One of my concerns going into the surgery was nipple sensation, and I must say, I do still have it! Right now, since I am still a bit swollen, they are actually hyper-sensitive. Has anyone noticed a shift in weight after the surgery? I know my stomach is large, but it seems disproportionately so now. Is it perception now that my breasts are smaller? Well, it gives me even more incentive to begin my healthier journey!

I am three weeks post surgery today. I must say that things seem to be coming along nicely, but I am still pretty firm. I know it takes time to reach the final shape, but as of right now, I do like the look of the right breast more than the left.
I will say that I am still tired, which surprises me. I think the fact that I had a hysterectomy just six weeks prior to the reduction has taken a toll on my body, and I'm just not bouncing back as quickly. I don't have pain, just fatigue.