Reviews you can trust, from real people like you.
How it works
- Our highly-trained Review Moderation team evaluates all reviews before they're published to ensure they're written by people like you and not a member of a doctor's office.
- This multi-step process takes up to 24 hours from review submission to publication.
- Doctors can't pay to have reviews removed or hidden.
- Reviews are only removed at the reviewer's request or if they violate our Terms of Service.
If you have questions or believe we should re-evaluate a published review, let us know.
Sort by:
*Treatment results may vary
6 days out--swollen & tired
Hi all,
Tomorrow will be one week since my reduction, so far so good! They are still adorable and I am still very happy.
I had my first post-OP appt this last Tuesday and since my drain output was minimal, they were removed. One side felt a little bitey, the other side I didn't feel. The drains had been hurting so I was glad to see them go. I think all of this healing caught up with me I slept for 12 hours last night and am exhausted still today.
I was able to transition from the wide ace wrap to a snug, wireless soft sports bra 24/7 for the next month. I picked one that was really comfortable (from True & Co) but probably not tight enough. The next morning, my breasts were tight and uncomfortable and quite a lot more full than before. The vertical incision on the right side was leaking little droplets of light colored fluid. Switched to a very snug true sports bra and packed on the ice today, and things are moving back in the right direction. It still feels like I'm about 24 hours overdue for pumping milk back from my breastfeeding days.
I was given permission to add back in an NSAID which is helpful as usually I take one for an old neck injury.
Other things: Hubby helped me with the first two showers, but today I took one on my own! I had also tried to taper down on pain meds a few days ago and that was a foolish, painful endeavor. However, today I tried to reduce down and it went much better. I'm cleared to drive whenever I stop taking them, (and I have a ton of errands) so am working towards that. I took off all this week from work and am planning on starting back on Monday. I had the option to take a second week, but I think I'm just about ready to start using my brain again. I work from home at the moment on a computer so I think I'm up to it. If it were a physical job reaching and using my arms I would definitely need more time to recover.
All for now. :) More pictures coming soon.
Tomorrow will be one week since my reduction, so far so good! They are still adorable and I am still very happy.
I had my first post-OP appt this last Tuesday and since my drain output was minimal, they were removed. One side felt a little bitey, the other side I didn't feel. The drains had been hurting so I was glad to see them go. I think all of this healing caught up with me I slept for 12 hours last night and am exhausted still today.
I was able to transition from the wide ace wrap to a snug, wireless soft sports bra 24/7 for the next month. I picked one that was really comfortable (from True & Co) but probably not tight enough. The next morning, my breasts were tight and uncomfortable and quite a lot more full than before. The vertical incision on the right side was leaking little droplets of light colored fluid. Switched to a very snug true sports bra and packed on the ice today, and things are moving back in the right direction. It still feels like I'm about 24 hours overdue for pumping milk back from my breastfeeding days.
I was given permission to add back in an NSAID which is helpful as usually I take one for an old neck injury.
Other things: Hubby helped me with the first two showers, but today I took one on my own! I had also tried to taper down on pain meds a few days ago and that was a foolish, painful endeavor. However, today I tried to reduce down and it went much better. I'm cleared to drive whenever I stop taking them, (and I have a ton of errands) so am working towards that. I took off all this week from work and am planning on starting back on Monday. I had the option to take a second week, but I think I'm just about ready to start using my brain again. I work from home at the moment on a computer so I think I'm up to it. If it were a physical job reaching and using my arms I would definitely need more time to recover.
All for now. :) More pictures coming soon.
All done--1st 48 hours (pics)
Hi guys & gals,
(Accidentally typed and deleted this once! Please pardon my typos, still rummy from the painkillers.)
So, the surgery happened a couple of days ago and it went very well. I got to see them today before my permitted shower and they are SO CUTE! Definitely tiny little B cups, just like I wanted. About 300 grams off each side with a little extra from the left. My Dr. was amazing as always as was his staff. The ambulatory surgical center was very nice and clean and it wasn't hard at all to follow the covid rules. My husband wasn't allowed to go in with me, so we did a quick goodbye then texted during the downtime. I'm glad I scheduled so early, less time to get worked up about it.
I woke up from the surgery comfortable and warm all snuggled up in my bed. I spoke with the anesthesiologist about the horrific nausea and vomiting I experienced after my tummy tuck and she decided to only use iv drugs instead of gas (which apparently makes LOTS of people sick afterwards) to give me an extra long wakeup time, and they stuck a patch behind my ear. Night and day difference. It took me 2.5 hours to wake up enough to go home, but was totally worth it not to be sick. Oxycodone makes me vomit so they rx'd hydrocodone which I'm taking every 4-6 hours around the clock. It's not as potent as the other drug, so my pain at best is about a 4, but also part of the balancing act to not be sick.
I went in at 6am, started at 7:30, was home by 1pm?
The first afternoon I was just wobbly in the legs, foggy in the head and mildly tired. My throat was majorly scratch from the breathing tube and my mouth was really sticky (they said from the nausea patch.) Alli I felt were a few small twinges and nothing widespread. Yesterday, I could tell that the swelling had intensified as even with hydrocodone it felt exactly like a cross between mastitis and needing to pump REALLY bad. Have been using ice packs and the girls are flattened down in a big, wide, ace type wrap. Drain output is still normal.
Today, I'm a bit more uncomfortable when it's time for more pain medication and during that time it feels like a wide band across my chest of a burning fresh bruise. I have chronic migraines and occipital neuralgia and this still hasn't reached half of that level of pain. Very manageable. The attached pictures were from the morning of and 48 hours after. I specifically asked for small b cup "sports tits" so I wouldn't have to wear a bra again (after the dr says ok) as it causes my neck injury to flare up.
I go back for my first follow up this Tuesday.
Take good care,
A. :)
(Accidentally typed and deleted this once! Please pardon my typos, still rummy from the painkillers.)
So, the surgery happened a couple of days ago and it went very well. I got to see them today before my permitted shower and they are SO CUTE! Definitely tiny little B cups, just like I wanted. About 300 grams off each side with a little extra from the left. My Dr. was amazing as always as was his staff. The ambulatory surgical center was very nice and clean and it wasn't hard at all to follow the covid rules. My husband wasn't allowed to go in with me, so we did a quick goodbye then texted during the downtime. I'm glad I scheduled so early, less time to get worked up about it.
I woke up from the surgery comfortable and warm all snuggled up in my bed. I spoke with the anesthesiologist about the horrific nausea and vomiting I experienced after my tummy tuck and she decided to only use iv drugs instead of gas (which apparently makes LOTS of people sick afterwards) to give me an extra long wakeup time, and they stuck a patch behind my ear. Night and day difference. It took me 2.5 hours to wake up enough to go home, but was totally worth it not to be sick. Oxycodone makes me vomit so they rx'd hydrocodone which I'm taking every 4-6 hours around the clock. It's not as potent as the other drug, so my pain at best is about a 4, but also part of the balancing act to not be sick.
I went in at 6am, started at 7:30, was home by 1pm?
The first afternoon I was just wobbly in the legs, foggy in the head and mildly tired. My throat was majorly scratch from the breathing tube and my mouth was really sticky (they said from the nausea patch.) Alli I felt were a few small twinges and nothing widespread. Yesterday, I could tell that the swelling had intensified as even with hydrocodone it felt exactly like a cross between mastitis and needing to pump REALLY bad. Have been using ice packs and the girls are flattened down in a big, wide, ace type wrap. Drain output is still normal.
Today, I'm a bit more uncomfortable when it's time for more pain medication and during that time it feels like a wide band across my chest of a burning fresh bruise. I have chronic migraines and occipital neuralgia and this still hasn't reached half of that level of pain. Very manageable. The attached pictures were from the morning of and 48 hours after. I specifically asked for small b cup "sports tits" so I wouldn't have to wear a bra again (after the dr says ok) as it causes my neck injury to flare up.
I go back for my first follow up this Tuesday.
Take good care,
A. :)
Downsizing--32F to Hopeful 32B/C--insurance Paid
Hi Everyone!
Today I got word that PacificSource approved a medically necessary breast reduction, hoping to move from a 32F to a 32 B/C. Using the same surgeon who did my tummy tuck years ago. Hoping to resolve back/rib pain, tingling fingers, achy shoulders and lessen strain on a head/neck injury from 5 years ago. Starting out at about 138 lbs (still losing, hoping to get to 135?) and 5'4". After two kids and combined years of breast feeding, looking forward to a weight off my shoulders.
I would love feedback on the best tips to prepare for the recovery afterwards. After the tummy tuck w/muscle repair (which was a TOUGH recovery) I'm familiar with some of the basics, but am curious with how I'll feel after an upper body surgery.
Also, since my tummy tuck, I was in an auto accident which left me with a post-concussive syndrome, (mainly difficulty with over-stimulation--too many lights, too much noise, etc.) chronic migraines, and damage to some nerves in my head/face that cause pain. Lots of recovery since it originally happened, but it may pose some unique challenges along the way.
Thanks Everyone! I look forward to making this journey with you all! :)
Today I got word that PacificSource approved a medically necessary breast reduction, hoping to move from a 32F to a 32 B/C. Using the same surgeon who did my tummy tuck years ago. Hoping to resolve back/rib pain, tingling fingers, achy shoulders and lessen strain on a head/neck injury from 5 years ago. Starting out at about 138 lbs (still losing, hoping to get to 135?) and 5'4". After two kids and combined years of breast feeding, looking forward to a weight off my shoulders.
I would love feedback on the best tips to prepare for the recovery afterwards. After the tummy tuck w/muscle repair (which was a TOUGH recovery) I'm familiar with some of the basics, but am curious with how I'll feel after an upper body surgery.
Also, since my tummy tuck, I was in an auto accident which left me with a post-concussive syndrome, (mainly difficulty with over-stimulation--too many lights, too much noise, etc.) chronic migraines, and damage to some nerves in my head/face that cause pain. Lots of recovery since it originally happened, but it may pose some unique challenges along the way.
Thanks Everyone! I look forward to making this journey with you all! :)
Provider Review
