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35 Years Old, DDD to C - Ontario CAN
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I have always had a love hate relationship with my...
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I have always had a love hate relationship with my breasts. I was a D cup at a young age and suffered from weak shoulders. In my early 20s I started lifting weights to strengthen and found that really helped my shoulder pain but unfortunately it made my breasts look even bigger! After having 2 kids and slowly gaining weight my chest size was a 38 DD but a DDD was probably more like it. I finally bit the bullet and had the surgery. I was tired of never having any choices in bras and clothing...the shoulder pain. Not to mention I wasn't a fan of the male attention. My doctor told me he'd make me a C. "Not to big, not to small."
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12 days post
Almost 2 weeks post op
Well this is really a journey!
Week 2 and I'm more mobile but have to limit my activities. Even cleaning up supper dishes got me overheated yesterday. I started driving my kids to the sitters and it's a little tough when I hit pot holes. I am out of Tylenol 3, (stopped taking Percocet due to a reaction) and I'm feeling really swollen today. Still sleeping in the recliner chair. My doc doesn't want me in a bra, just fitted tank tops. I'm adjusting to my new size but think I'm smaller than the C/D he promised. I mourned for a couple days. My husband seems ok with it but it's hard to tell. I found I had post op blues for a bit but some retail therapy has helped! I will post pics soon.
Week 2 and I'm more mobile but have to limit my activities. Even cleaning up supper dishes got me overheated yesterday. I started driving my kids to the sitters and it's a little tough when I hit pot holes. I am out of Tylenol 3, (stopped taking Percocet due to a reaction) and I'm feeling really swollen today. Still sleeping in the recliner chair. My doc doesn't want me in a bra, just fitted tank tops. I'm adjusting to my new size but think I'm smaller than the C/D he promised. I mourned for a couple days. My husband seems ok with it but it's hard to tell. I found I had post op blues for a bit but some retail therapy has helped! I will post pics soon.
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February 26, 2014
first time I saw mine I was like this is small, then ohh they are bigger than expected, then today after 7 weeks I do think they are perfect. they do change. as far for the swelling . try to not do so much you are only at 2 weeks.. try to rest (when you can of course) try to sit down instead of being up too much (that can causes the swelling too) :)
February 26, 2014
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. When I first saw them I couldn't believe how cute the were. But the next day I started having second thoughts. I've always been the one with the big boobs and it was like I suddenly didn't know who I was! I dread when friends come over and can't hide their surprise. I was hoping to go back to work and people not really notice... I feel like I'll be happy once they heal and I get used to them.
February 26, 2014
people that know you will notice it.. some people that saw me like my hairdresser did ask me if I lost weight ;)
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February 26, 2014
They are beautiful. The sooner you can get off pain meds the better. I was off after 28 hours.
February 26, 2014
Did you take anything else for pain? I gave up the Percocet on day 2. They were making me freak out. Every loud noise sent me through the roof. I couldn't cope, couldn't breathe. It was horrible. I moved to Tylenol 3 but only need it if I'm up and moving around and in the evening the pain gets worse.
February 26, 2014
I did not have any pain, a lot of people don't. The tissue involved no muscle, so it can be amazingly pain free. Lots of people are able to manage without painkillers within a couple of days, I think in the USA in particular there is a real pharmeceutical mentality and a presumption that you will need painkillers. I think if you don't need them, your body is happier and healthier without them. It is also important to take it easy, rest and do not lifting or stretching.
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