35 Year Old, 3 Kids - So far I'm very happy with the results. I'm 2 days post surgery

as with most, I have been wanting to do this procedure for an extremely long time. I finally had my consultation with Dr. Salemy sometime last year. Originally my procedure was set for March but then the coronavirus hit which forced me to reschedule. But I finally had it done June 30th. Ive had many surgeries prior to this (not cosmetic) and this was by far my best experience. The anesthesiologist was very informative, which was amazing. Everyone that I had contact with was so friendly and answered all the questions I had. So far I'm very happy with the results. I'm 2 days post surgery and I know I have a while to go before they are set. I have slight pain but very manageable. Im trying to take it easy and taking lots of breaks during the day. The most uncomfortable part is the band I have to wear for the next 2 weeks. I have to wear it for 23 hours so twice a day I take it off for 30 min. I found some soft material that I have pinned to my strap wear it goes under my arms. Thats the part that hurts and start to chafe since the band has to sit high on your chest. Im sleeping in my bed for now but since I'm inclined I woke up with some ribs hurting. I will have to either add more pillows or sleep in my recliner. Keeping up with the medications is important. Im still able to do simple things like open my medicine bottles and such. I'm also making sure I'm listening to my body and slowing down if I get too tired. I'm looking forward to taking this band off!!

The right boob has already caught up with the left and they look pretty darn even now. I love them. I got away with not getting a vertical incision. I'm so thankful for that because that's the one I was dreading. Not too much pain, I have been keeping up with my meds and only took one oxy the night of my surgery to help me sleep. Sleeping has been another issue. I'm having trouble getting the right angle with pillows. The first night home I woke up with my ribs a bit sore from how I was sleeping and last night I woke up with pain in the middle of my back. It felt like I had slept on a tennis ball. So tonight I will sleep in my recliner. Thats where I have been taking my naps and its so comfortable. I put up a pic too of what I did with my chest strap. I had my hubby put lines on the strap where my arms were and when I took it off thats where I safety pinned the soft fabric I had (its batting for quilts). It feels much better. Still feels like I have a crutch wedged in my arm pit but not as bad as just having the strap. I do seem to have a blister under my left boob. From the bra maybe? Not sure. Going to keep an eye on it. But for now things are progressing very smoothly!

I'm officially 2 weeks out today. Unfortunately I timed my surgery badly and our state ended up opening more businesses a week after my surgery. I do hair so I really did not want to miss out but I had to. It wasn't too big of a deal but I actually started work yesterday. I'm starting slow only seeing about 3 clients a day. Its crazy but the thing that really bothers me is sweeping. Everything else feels pretty good of course I'm still taking things slow. The recovery process has gone super smooth which has been nice. All except for the band. Its almost a love hate relationship with that thing. The first week I almost felt better putting it back on. The second week was pretty bad but as some one mentioned to me they wear it on the outside of their clothing and that made it that much bearable. Coughing and sneezing weren't a big deal either which was nice. I was deathly afraid of either of those because of the pain. My only complaint now is that my incisions sting, like the nerves do. It feels as like when your foot falls asleep and is trying to wake up and you get that pins and needles feeling. I have that feeling all around my areola incisions, all the time! Its worse when something rubs up against them like a seat belt or even my hands. Ugh its the worse and nothing seems to make it go away. Luckily I got some more gabapentin to see if that will calm those nerves down. Cause dang it is not a good feeling. I'm still sleeping with pillows a bit elevated. I found it hard sleeping flat on the bed with the band on. I'm sleeping with the band off tonight so I will see how it goes with no elevation. Wish me luck and I hope any of this helps someone out. Its all worth it though i love them already and can't wait to go bra shopping (and lose this quarantine weight lol).