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11 months post op
It took almost up to 6 months for me to sleep comfortably. Meaning, for a while I would wake up feeling paranoid or like I needed to adjust my sleeping position. But all was always well. Every once in a while I will have a small ache in a breast but its the same as I would get around my periods so its not biggie and it always goes away. And they are EXTREMELY soft! I actually didn't expect them to be so soft and natural :)
Nipple sensation on my right side very slowly has been coming back throughout the year and is now totally back to normal. And the time passing went by so fast and didn't effect my sex life at all.
I really don't have much else to report. My scars are still visible, but are flat and looking better. Ive been told that as more time passes they will completely lighten. Either way, i'm not self-conscious nor is my husband even noticing them.
10 days post op
On 4th, 6th, and 9th days I actually had sex. Not sure if I really should have, but it was in positions that were manageable and my husband did most of the work haha. I've also been putting on pullover shirts since it doesnt bother me one bit to do so, but my nurse really suggested not to do that whether I could feel anything or not. Oops!
On my 1 week post op visit I got my stitches removed, and i didn't feel a thing! Completely numb. So that's another part of healing that is different for every patient, because I prepared for the worst. They're also not as raised as I thought they'd be and falling they're into the crease pretty well!
Ever since surgery day I've had full feeling in my left nipple, but my right side has been numb and is just now starting to slowly get feeling again! Woo! That was my biggest fear and I was ready to wait 6-12 months for feeling to come back. I'm very happy :)
There isn't a real need for any pain meds now, but since I have them I'll take 1 at night and some benedryl still just so that I can sleep comfortably. Skipped that regime last night and regretted it as I woke up here and there with discomfort, but nothing agonizing.
This morning I didn't have help with my son so I sort of guided him into his carseat that way I wouldnt be lifting him but I ended up doing a little lifting and felt something strange in my left breast. i've been paranoid all day, but that breast is also dropping more than my right. If I flex my right side its stiffer, and flexing my left is just....different? But so is my strength on both sides! I think im ok, but I heard of someone else doing a stretch that didn't hurt her but she ended up in the hospital having to fix whatever happened after the breast turned red. Mine is still fine, so I think I'll just wait before calling the office.
8 days post op
Provider Review
The procedure I came to Dr. Costanzo for was a BA, something that I've wanted for most of my life yet never thought I would be able to get. When I started looking for surgeons I was so terrified of making a poor decision or ending up with catastrophic results. I happened upon Dr. Costanzo via the RealSelf website and instantly I knew this was a guy who would be honest and upfront with me. When I had my consultation, I appreciated his matter-of-fact approach and the confidence he has in his skill. I also have to mention how AMAZING his staff is. As a patient, you are really in their care (emotionally), and through out the entire process I felt invited into their practice and treated more like a friend they were taking care of versus a client that will be in and out and never seen again. His office manager, Christina, was extremely patient with my phone calls, and the nurses caring for me prior to and after surgery were extremely comforting! If you're anything like me - a person who is very uncomfortable with anything medical related - then you'll appreciate Dr. Costanzo's office family in their ability to come along side you throughout all the nerves/excitement/and fears. It's been 11 months since my surgery and I feel amazing and look AH-MAZING. Thank you, Dr. Costanzo! You made my dreams come true and helped me feel more beautiful than I've ever felt - even before I had 2 children! Costanzo is actually located in Thousand Oaks, CA. Ironically, my home town! I really don't know what to say. He's sort of a no nonsense kind of doctor which I find very reassuring. His entire staff is warm and friendly. I first came in with unrealistic wish photos and when I returned for my pre op he said that I can move forward wth my second set of photos that I brought in for his approval. I narrowed it down to 2, which happened to be both patients of his own, and when I compare his work on me to the wish photos I brought in I can see how on point he was! I'm thrilled!!!!