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UPDATED FROM mommonty
1 month post
5 weeks post op
mommontyJune 9, 2016
WORTH IT$6,000
Well. The past 5 weeks have flown by. I consider myself so lucky that my healing and recovery has been uneventful. I kept waiting for a problem, expecting issues. Nothing. I'm not sure why the bruising isn't going away faster. The lipo issues have gone away.
Overall, I'm happy that I did this for myself.
I have to admit that I'm still a bit lopsided and I'm trying to talk myself into accepting it. If you have a similar situation, be clear to your ps to take this into consideration before completing the surgery. Seems mine took out too much from the small side and not enough from the larger. My niece had a reduction several years ago and has tried to ease my mind by explaining she underwent changes for up to 6 months. I'm trying to be positive, but still looking into possible remedies.
I go for my 6 week check up in 5 days and expect to be cleared for regular activity.
My best suggestions to anyone considering reduction is to do thorough research, have multiple ps consultations, prepare yourself for possible complications, have a positive attitude. The #1 reason to do this is for YOU.
Overall, I'm happy that I did this for myself.
I have to admit that I'm still a bit lopsided and I'm trying to talk myself into accepting it. If you have a similar situation, be clear to your ps to take this into consideration before completing the surgery. Seems mine took out too much from the small side and not enough from the larger. My niece had a reduction several years ago and has tried to ease my mind by explaining she underwent changes for up to 6 months. I'm trying to be positive, but still looking into possible remedies.
I go for my 6 week check up in 5 days and expect to be cleared for regular activity.
My best suggestions to anyone considering reduction is to do thorough research, have multiple ps consultations, prepare yourself for possible complications, have a positive attitude. The #1 reason to do this is for YOU.
mommonty's provider
UPDATED FROM mommonty
21 days post
3 weeks post op. SO HAPPY
mommontyMay 26, 2016
Everything is great. Only a little snag....a de solvable stitch worked its way to the surface and had to be removed 2 days ago. Already healed.
No more bra at night, yippee! And next week back in regular bras, but no underwire. I've always worn under wires for support, so im not looking forward to spending much for only a few weeks. I have always liked sports bras, so I'm sticking with them. I did try on a couple to see what my new size is. I'm still swollen, but I think I got my ideal, a full C (from a E/DD).
No more bra at night, yippee! And next week back in regular bras, but no underwire. I've always worn under wires for support, so im not looking forward to spending much for only a few weeks. I have always liked sports bras, so I'm sticking with them. I did try on a couple to see what my new size is. I'm still swollen, but I think I got my ideal, a full C (from a E/DD).
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May 27, 2016
It's amazing how PS differ on their instructions after BR. Mine said to wear sports bra for at least 2 months....and wearing bra at night ..basically 24/7. I can't even start scar cream yet...can do that next week.
I was a D and wanted to go to a B...my doctor said no...not right for my proportions so to a C. I am on week 5 post op... 61 years old female. I am pleased but wasn't prepared for the long road to recovery.
You are looking great!!
I was a D and wanted to go to a B...my doctor said no...not right for my proportions so to a C. I am on week 5 post op... 61 years old female. I am pleased but wasn't prepared for the long road to recovery.
You are looking great!!
UPDATED FROM mommonty
14 days post
2 weeks post op :)
mommontyMay 19, 2016
Pretty good 2 weeks. Stopped pain pills (1 taken each night) after first week. Only an occasional Tylenol now. Breasts are softening, tape all off and incisions look good. Yesterday I stretched too high and pulled open a stitch and oozing started again, but stopped by morning. The only real discomfort is because of healing and tightness of incisions. I have tried wearing a sports bra and the overall stretch material has offered some relief on my sides from the lipo tenderness.
I'm very happy with my recovery and the results so far have exceeded my expectations. I didn't tell many folks about my surgery, but now I Want to show everyone that an old lady can have young boobs. I'm a happy grandma!
I'm very happy with my recovery and the results so far have exceeded my expectations. I didn't tell many folks about my surgery, but now I Want to show everyone that an old lady can have young boobs. I'm a happy grandma!
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May 19, 2016
Your results look really good! I'm also 2 wks post op and had all of my dressings taken off yesterday except tape on the incisions...can u tell me do you have extra sensitivity since your skin is now exposed ? I'm freaking out with the feeling ! Don't like it! I still have a lot of shooting pains also , do you? Sorry for all the questions...x
May 20, 2016
I had a chest nerve block that slowly released over about a week, so I had little pain or discomfort. The last week the swelling has gone down which means the pressure is less. I get little nerve twinges, but no real pains. I really have to watch myself fromstretching and lifting. The other day I reached into the cupboard and an incision opened up. All the tape fell off, so Now that the incisions are healing, they itch like crazy. I've been putting neospran to keep them pliable.
I did so uch research prior, I had myself convinced that I would have the worst case scenarios. I'm so lucky that so far, none of my fears have materialized.
I did so uch research prior, I had myself convinced that I would have the worst case scenarios. I'm so lucky that so far, none of my fears have materialized.
May 21, 2016
Any idea what cup size you will end up with? I am about your size and I'm 59 years old. My PS says "no" to my request for a B cup and is telling me that I will end up with a C/D cup.
May 22, 2016
I asked for a C. I did go from a 40 to 38, mainly from the lipo for contouring. I'm a bit overweight so I didn't want to go to small. I'm still swollen so I'm just waiting the month the ps mandates before trying regular bras. Besides, I like wearing sports bras, just have to be careful putting them on.
August 10, 2016
What size did you end up, or have you had your surgery yet? Why couldn't you be B cup?
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