MeinAZ

Breast Reduction March 30, 2011 = New ME in AZ

Hi girlinPA - originally I thought oh I'll be out for a week - well inactuality I was out for 2 full weeks, back 1/2 days for a week then the Dr. had me do a 2nd week 1/2 days. In total I was out for 2 full and 2 1/2 day weeks. This is my first full week back and I'm doing ok - just still tired. My employer had me officially FMLA to be safe. Personally, I have a desk job too but I'd take all the time you can. It is really major surgery.

Excellent - I'll look for the Bali - we don't have a Gap store here. Thanks for the advice!

I need some new "in between" bras now! Although yesterday and this morning I had some bleeding from one of the stitch lines - I think it may just be a scab coming off - because I look healed on the surface. Dr. mentioned something about those being trouble areas. I suspect with all the swelling, pulling, moving and changing of tissue they probably take some stress.

Hi Iowa - I had surgery on March 30.

Am a month post-op today. Wish I had seen this forum prior to surgery. It is good to know, however, that I am healing quite well. With the exception of developing a hematoma on my right side. Has anyone had this happen? It has gone down but still hurts in that spot when I do "too much".

I was off work for 2 weeks and then 1/2 days for 2 additional weeks. Today is my first full day back.

I was a 38G and today am a 38D.

Have started doing long walks and feel good. Was wicked tired until last Wednesday. Eating low fat high protein and taking iron has helped.

Just like a previous poster, I tried on bras last week. I was bummed but know that I am a ton smaller and will get smaller over the next several months.

What kind of bras are you one month out girls finding most comfortable? (and not too expensive) The compression bras they gave me after surgery are too big but I still sleep in them.

Finally - I was covered by insurance but was a bit shocked to see that while the surgical bill to insurance was over $6,000 the fee paid by insurance and accepted by the surgeon's office/facility was only $2,300. That made me sad. I'd give them a big "tip" if only I could afford to. They earned the $6,000.

Good healing and good thoughts to everyone.