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Didn't Want Breast Reduction but Needed It, Size 44 G-H to D
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I had BR surgery on 1/26/2016. Overall my...
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I had BR surgery on 1/26/2016. Overall my experience was very smooth and easy. I am currently 8 days post-op and back in the office working. I was very scared to get the surgery however I moved forward with it because, I struggled finding sports bras that fit so I can work out. I had back/shoulder issues. I didn't have too much pain after the surgery, more soreness than anything. I am still sore underneath and on the sides of my breasts. I am NOT pain tolerant. The biggest issue I have had is getting used to having much smaller breasts. I was very sad the first 4-5 days. Literally crying and not wanting to leave my home feeling like I looked without the larger size breasts. Now I am loving not wearing a bra and the lightness I feel. This change has really allowed me to see what physical changes and I need and want to make through exercise and diet.
Successes so far:
-Today I went to lunch and my breasts didn't sit on the table!!! OMG! They were on my chest!
-I have to keep reminding myself not to slouch.
-I have not worn a bra to work since the surgery! I feel so free.
***I will post pictures soon.
Successes so far:
-Today I went to lunch and my breasts didn't sit on the table!!! OMG! They were on my chest!
-I have to keep reminding myself not to slouch.
-I have not worn a bra to work since the surgery! I feel so free.
***I will post pictures soon.
crenaet9's provider
UPDATED FROM crenaet9
9 days post
Typo correction**
Literally crying and not wanting to leave my home feeling like I looked strange without the larger size breasts.
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February 4, 2017
Congratulations on having it done! Crying and feeling sad is normal. I've read that when the breast tissue is mangled like it is during surgery, it affects our hormones. I went through that after my reduction two years ago, and my surgeon says it's quite common. I had a scar revision and further reduction of my left breast two days before your surgery and experienced the down feeling again, although not as bad as the first time. I'll eagerly await your photos!
UPDATED FROM crenaet9
18 days post
Pictures and 2 week Update
This is a before picture and a after picture (2 weeks post op). Just to give an update.. I'm 2 weeks and 4 days post op today. My scars are healing really well. I'm using a scar cream I purchased at the doctor's office. I'm getting shooting pains every now and then in both breasts. I believe my surgeon said that was due to the nerves coming back to life. I've noticed my skin looking dry and scaly all over my breasts and today it's really shedding/peeling. It's strange because sometimes I feel like my skin is sore although it looks normal besides the dryness. Also, I have open wounds where the the skin opened up underneath in the T (center) of the anchor cut under both breasts. The wounds look gross and I am following the doctor's instructions to care for them. Hopefully they heal fast. I have to see the doctor every week to keep a check on them.
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