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Surgery Scheduled Hoping I Go Through with It. - Northern Ireland

Hi Hana
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you, I am now bac to work full time plus two evenings at University and as well as family and home committments so haven't had the time to check into the site. Hope by now things are easier for you and you are able to drive and maybe back to work, it really will help you get your mind of things.
I'm seven weeks post op tomorrow and things a bit easier for me, still a bit painful especially if I overdo it. I took the tape off in the past few days but had a tiny bit of bleeding beside my right nipple so put a small piece back on. I'm now using bio oil to try and help the scars. I am also still a bit discoloured and sore at the bottom of my breasts, so things seem to be healing from the top down. I am still not used to the smaller size and can't believe they are mine.
All the best
Tx

Hi Hana sorry to hear that you are still feeling rough. I am four weeks post op today and everyday that passes I do feel better. I think the two week mark was the most painful for me and I visited the clinic twice in two days just for reassurance. My breasts were really sore in the evenings with shooting pains and tingling and I really felt there were something wrong with me after reading all the posts on this site where most people seem to be hop skipping and jumping with joy and have no pain at all. After speaking to my surgeon who told me everything was knitting together inside and that it was still really early days for me, I decided to just suck it up and get on with it. I also talked to someone who had the op nine years ago and she remembered the pain and also the tiredness and said it's a good six months until everything really settles down. Since then I haven't been too bad but do still have some pain and my nipples are super sensitive particularly in the cold weather. I have been having showers and baths just to waist level as I'm still wary about getting bath water on my scars. I'm also still wearing the tape and think I might have to for a good few weeks. I just started sleeping on my side in the last two nights but am still very wary about hurting myself and am still using more pillows than usual. I started back to work last week and was glad as to be honest it gives me something else to think about, I am becoming bored thinking and talking about my boobs and I know I am also boring other people, but it's such a big thing to have gone through its hard not to talk about it which is why its great talking to you. I can understand your relunctance to go back to work as your job is very physical, so take your time going back make sure you are mentally and physically ready.
Keep you chin up X

Sorry to hear about your set back hopefully it won't be too long until your op is rescheduled.

Hi Princess I've been thinking about you as your surgery gets closer. I know how you are feeling and this is probably the worst time with a million things running through your head, but just think this time next week it will all be over and you will be on the road to recovery. Just put your faith in God and your doctor and everything will work out fine. Looking forward to hearing how you get on. I am almost three weeks post op and every day I feel stronger and happier that I went through with it. You will too.

Hi it was good to hear from you again. Let me answer your questions first.
1)I was a 34H and am now between and C/D cup depending on the bra but I am not too concerned with it as I know there is a way to go to settle down. 2)I still have the steri strips on and was told to keep them on for a few weeks to come 3) Yes I have been showering and it feels so good, I bought Simple shower cream to avoid stinging and there have been no problems. My friend washed my hair for me last week and nearly drowned me so I think it will be easier next time to just wash it in the shower. I had to kneel down in front of the bath with a pillow between my chest and the bath previously. It's such a relief to hear that others have the pain at night in their breasts no one told me to expect this, but Kimmers on this site emailed me yesterday and suggested putting a cold pack on my boobs so not having one in the house I tried a packet of frozen peas and I felt great relief, so I bought a cold pack from the chemist today and it is currently in the freezer to be used tonight. It is nearly 6pm and my left boob is starting to feel sore again. I guess it must be all the moving about we do during the day which sets them off at night. My biggest fear is that they will grow back again and I have gone through all this for nothing. I know I am being silly. I know what you mean about feeling emotional I actually feel quite numb about the whole thing as yet, I thought after wanting smaller boobs for practically my whole life I would be jumping with joy when it actually happened, but I think we are at very early days yet and once we settle down and are able to do more and wear all the lovely tops we haven't been able to before we will really appreciate our new boobs. Can you tell me your before/after sizes and if you work have you started back yet, also do you have a family. I am due to go back to work next week and have three boys, two still at home and a lovely husband who has been looking after me so well. Sorry if I have gone on too long or bored you to death but its so good to have found someone at a similar stage as myself and not at the other side of the Atlantic. lol