Boobie Tune-Up

I'm three weeks post-op and still recovering well! Although I'm an out of town patient and intended to primarily follow up digitally, my husband's work schedule meant that we would be in Birmingham, so I scheduled a visit with the nursing staff, since it was a surgery day for Dr. Hedden. However, he was able to make the time to conduct the appointment himself, which I appreciated so much. I was pleasantly surprised and it made me feel valued. Riley and I were discussing my healing while I was undressing and before I could even start unhooking my bra, there he was!
He removed my steri-strips and commented on how great my recovery was coming along. He showed me how to start massaging my breasts, including the hard knots at the end of the incisions along the bottom of my breasts, nearest my underarms, basically on my side, due to the amount of tissue that needed to be removed to give me the lift that I desired.
I can start doing exercises from the torso down, but no upper-body work. After the rest of the Dermabond glue falls off, I can begin scar treatment. Hubby and I are cleared to handle the boobies at will. Dr. Hedden said that we won't hurt anything, although we should still be gentle. He also cautioned me to be on the lookout for any spitting stitches and reminded me that although the 4-month mark is a great time to come back for a follow-up, that I have an open door and can come or call whenever I like. Riley took my pics to update my file and then I was good to go!
*I forgot to mention in my last update that the staff sent me a card in the mail, too, thanking me and wishing me well in my recovery! They had all signed in different, vibrant pen colors and there was a picture of the facility on the front. I thought that was a nice touch.

I'm two weeks post-op and still doing well. I'm just starting to feel more like myself, energy-wise. I've only clipped four or five tiny pieces of my steri-strips when they lifted up, so I'm pleased with that. I always shower with my back to the water, so maybe that's helped. I'm still not back to side-sleeping, but I rest just fine. The most tender parts of my incisions are the very ends of the anchors nearest my underarms. However, they don't bother me. I just feel a little pinch sometimes if I lay on my side abruptly or too long.

I was planning on following up with my doctor virtually, but I'm going with my husband on a quick business trip in the area, so I'll be able to visit the office for a three week follow up. My doctor will likely be in surgery, but seeing a nurse works just as well for me. If possible, he'll pop in while I'm there.

Overall, I'm still pleased with my progress and Dr. Hedden's work! Let me know if you have any questions. :-)

As I was reading other people's reviews, I frequently found myself admiring their bras and wondering where they bought them, and if they were expensive. I've been wearing the two identical black bras that I shared initially, but today I added in another bra from Lane Bryant. I think the design is so cute and it's very supportive. I was able to get it on sale.