Marla2012

Looking Forward to a Pain Free Life - Colorado

I am sure your results will be wonderful too! I know it is so hard to imagine how it will all look and you do have to be patient. I was really worried at first. It takes a long time for all the swelling to go away and for the final shape to settle in. Good luck and let me know how it goes! : )

Thank you everyone! Yes it does take a long time for all the swelling to go away. I read many posts here about wearing a bra everyday and at night too. It is very tempting to go braless for the day but I really do think it helps the healing, swelling and shape in the end. This is a big procedure and they really move things around. It takes time for everything inside to settle. I felt some weird lumpy things and kept going back to the Dr to be sure it was ok and it was fine. I was swollen under my arms for such a long time and I was worried that it would stay but around month 8 it was gone. : )

I was so huge! Some days I forget how annoying they were. I feel so comfortable now. I wish I had done this 10 years ago!

When you look at those first photos I was so worried I would have horrible scarring. You really have to do exactly what the Dr tells you. Once everything closes up, using the Bio Oil and cocoa butter every day really makes a difference. You will get sick of the tape/bandages but it is important to be patient. The bra I sleep in is the Barely There bra that has no hooks or anything. It is almost like a sports bra, just pull it over your head. I don't remember the name but the model number is X598. For some reason I still feel some pulling inside but every month it gets better. This year has flown by and although you will want to feel normal right away, it does take time. But you will feel great the rest of your life : ) Good luck!

Congrats to you! I am so glad to hear you are happy you made the decision to have your surgery. I am now coming close to 5 months post op. It does take time to fully heal. Each week that goes by you will feel better and better! Bra shopping is SO fun! You will enjoy so many new things. Take good care of yourself and keep posting updates! : )