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6 weeks!
Okay so I wanted to wait a little while before I posted an update with enough change to be able to tell a difference! Today marks 6 weeks post op. I'll post photos of what they looked like at one week post op versus today. Such a difference. They are way softer, finally. However my left side is much softer and squishier than my right. A couple of weeks ago when I went to go see my post op nurse, she said it was completely normal because I use my right hand predominantly. Does anybody who experienced this know how long it should take for the stubborn one to finally catch up? It is quite noticeable to me, although I'm not too worried about it yet.
At first my incisions were slightly raised/light pink-ish. Now they have flattened out but still feel hard to the touch, but from the inside, if that makes sense. The line of the incision is darker now as well, although this has improved over the last week. I've been using silicone sheets on the incisions as recommended by the nurse.
I'm so so happy with my results so far. The only thing that I struggle with is wearing low cut/chest exposing shirts. My boobs are still high up and need more time to drop, so they definitely look fake in clothes that don't cover up the cleavage area. Other than that, there isn't a drastic difference in just any shirt I wear. All my clothes fit the same. It's so subtle which is what I wanted.
Some days I wish I went bigger which I never ever dreamed I would say because I wanted to stay conservative and was so scared of going too big. But other days I feel like they are perfect.
In certain lighting they look small, other times big. I feel like they change every day its so weird!
I also did a full body workout the other day for the first time and felt slightly out of shape because I haven't been physically active in a while. Thats the one thing that tested my patience. Not being able to work out or lift things (in the beginning) was such a struggle.
My left nipple is numb/swollen, but only on the bottom half. There is also a numb patch on the same breast just under the nipple. Nurse said to touch and massage as much as I can to get sensation back.
Does anybody know what precautions I should take for being out in the sun? With the summer fast approaching here I have some trips planned soon that I worry about in terms of exposing the breasts to UV rays? Of course I plan on covering up the scars with steri strips, bandaids, sunscreen etc but what about the whole breast itself? Is there harm in wearing a bathing suit this soon?
I feel like I'm forgetting some details so if I've missed something feel free to ask me if you are interested! Will try respond as soon as possible.
At first my incisions were slightly raised/light pink-ish. Now they have flattened out but still feel hard to the touch, but from the inside, if that makes sense. The line of the incision is darker now as well, although this has improved over the last week. I've been using silicone sheets on the incisions as recommended by the nurse.
I'm so so happy with my results so far. The only thing that I struggle with is wearing low cut/chest exposing shirts. My boobs are still high up and need more time to drop, so they definitely look fake in clothes that don't cover up the cleavage area. Other than that, there isn't a drastic difference in just any shirt I wear. All my clothes fit the same. It's so subtle which is what I wanted.
Some days I wish I went bigger which I never ever dreamed I would say because I wanted to stay conservative and was so scared of going too big. But other days I feel like they are perfect.
In certain lighting they look small, other times big. I feel like they change every day its so weird!
I also did a full body workout the other day for the first time and felt slightly out of shape because I haven't been physically active in a while. Thats the one thing that tested my patience. Not being able to work out or lift things (in the beginning) was such a struggle.
My left nipple is numb/swollen, but only on the bottom half. There is also a numb patch on the same breast just under the nipple. Nurse said to touch and massage as much as I can to get sensation back.
Does anybody know what precautions I should take for being out in the sun? With the summer fast approaching here I have some trips planned soon that I worry about in terms of exposing the breasts to UV rays? Of course I plan on covering up the scars with steri strips, bandaids, sunscreen etc but what about the whole breast itself? Is there harm in wearing a bathing suit this soon?
I feel like I'm forgetting some details so if I've missed something feel free to ask me if you are interested! Will try respond as soon as possible.
Post Op Day 5
Definitely still very swollen and the boobs feel rock hard to the touch.
Hoping that the pressure starts to go down a bit soon.
I have my first post op appointment in two days where the nurse will show me how to massage and see how the healing is going etc. I'm curious to know how long this bra will have to stay on because it is super uncomfortable on the band. Will post more then!
Hoping that the pressure starts to go down a bit soon.
I have my first post op appointment in two days where the nurse will show me how to massage and see how the healing is going etc. I'm curious to know how long this bra will have to stay on because it is super uncomfortable on the band. Will post more then!
Post Op Day 3
Was told to remove the white dressings on Day 3 and OK to have a shower. It felt so weird to have them out of the surgical bra. They felt heavy and I was honestly so nervous about the shower. I wanted to put the bra back on asap cause they felt safe in it! Haha
Still lots of tightness. The mornings are definitely the worst and when I go from sitting to standing theres a weird sensation like they are heavier all of a sudden. I'm sure this will go away with time as they heal.
Still feel like foreign object.
Oh and the bloating of my stomach is intense thanks to the painkillers.
Still lots of tightness. The mornings are definitely the worst and when I go from sitting to standing theres a weird sensation like they are heavier all of a sudden. I'm sure this will go away with time as they heal.
Still feel like foreign object.
Oh and the bloating of my stomach is intense thanks to the painkillers.