lovelessofme

I went from a HH to a C/D, Best decision ever (after hubby and kids of course)

Thanks! I am soooo happy Sharon that I did this and my surgeon is so down to earth...and patient... :)

Now for recovery! So glad your surgery went so well....Keep getting alot of rest.... wishing for a fast recovery....

Today is the day :) I am so excited for you. My surgery was 10/1/12 and I never realized what life was like on the other side, Take pictures one last time of before (even dressed).. I still have my before bra's...hoping your bra ceremony was awesome! Will you be staying at the hospital?

Ask the hospital when your being admitted... I ended up going out and buying a 2nd bra for $90....You will want to wash them as they may become soiled, and washing them keeps them tighter. Yes non stick gauze, I put one over my nipple, and then from my armpit to the center . I had kicked my hubby to the couch :) Feel free to look at my page. I am 8 weeks out and wear my compression bra (from the hospital) at night, and a sportsbra during the day. they both get washed every other day. My doc told me to go for a *D* cup for the sportsbra and I am wearing a *DD* but I look porportionate to my body, and I know they say 6-12 months for all the swelling to go away...so I could be a D cup in the end. ( I wanted a C cup, hubby wanted a D cup - but in the end..I feel awesome and would do it again in a heart beat. One of my stand by favorites was a zipper hoodie..I wore it like a shirt.

You will want to listen to your body :) I went back to work at 3 weeks., I was told no housework for 6 weeks, and actually I didnt feel like it for 6 weeks. Hubby and my kids are a little older...they cooked, cleaned. You will get worn out easily at 1st. I wish I would have gotten a 2nd bra in surgery, You will most likely need some 4x4 bandages (I went threw 3-4 boxes- since you need them for so long) , to help cover your incisions. You will need help showering, washing your hair for the first few days. I slept on a wedge pillow, do not buy any bra's before hand. You can prepare and freeze meals before hand. Do not be afraid to ask for help. You will do great :)