Awaiting Surgery! 1/4/2012 - Richmond, CA
Hey everyone! So first off I am 20 years old and a...
Hey everyone! So first off I am 20 years old and a Junior in college at CSUMB in the lovely monterey, ca. I have been having back pain, shoulder pain, shoulder grooves and emotional issues surrounding my breast size for a while now. I am about a 38 DDD but maybe more like an E since most of my bras dont always fit well. I have always felt like my breasts were way too big for my personality and hated how my identity started to be 'the girl with big boobs.' Clothes didnt fit right and the ones that did, I didnt like. Shopping for bras especially sucked.
Anywho, on a happier note, my surgery is less than a month away! I am so happy that I found this site. I have been searching on the web and on youtube like crazy to get different people's point of views.
SO: i hope that a lot of you guys can respond to my posts and we can all relate :D I was really wondering what I can start doing now to prepare for surgery and what I need for it??
I know that I want to get some button up shirts so does anyone have any advice or tips on what to look for in the shirts or where/what brand are good??
I'm also semi-worried about going home with the drains. My dr says that I will have them in for 3 to 5 days which really freaks me out! Any advice??
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I am most excited about going shopping for some things that I'm going to need, but I'm not sure what exactly i need. lol
Have you already had your surgery? If so, how are you feeling?
You'll be having surgery and healing before you know it! I'm glad you're able to get this done so you can feel more like yourself. You might want to read 13 Things I Wish I'd Known before my Breast Lift/Reduction surgery. Lots of great info there.
Keep us posted on how you're feeling!
I lived in botton up PJs for the first week and most of the second. I even wore them to my follow up appts with the doctor. I just got some cheap ones at Wal-Mart and they worked perfectly.
My doctor recommended using antibacterial bath soap, such as Antibacterial Safegard or Lever 2000, for at least two weeks before surgery. I used it faithfully and continue to do so. For me the bra part was really hard. I ended up using ACE bandages alot which I found to be really comfortable and you could adjust as your size changed. It does require someone to help you wrap it around you, but it was really nice being able to control the amount of pressure. Just make sure and put some gauze 4x4s over your nipples and other incisions.
Keep granola bars, yogurt, fruit, and other easy to grab snacks. Also might want to start stool softeners when you get home because pain meds do tend to be constipating and that is an issue you don't need while trying to heal.
Best of luck! Have a wonderful Christmas and an amazing 2012!
This site has been a true sanity saver as most of my friends are itty bitty women that could not really relate to me...but i did have a few that have gone through the procedure but you can only talk to them so many times before you become repetitive (does that make sense?)