Finally getting my long-awaited reduction!!

Hi all... I am posting pics that were taken about 14 days post op (so about 11/28/19)
I have another appointment tomorrow and I’m sure they will remove a couple more sutures sticking out... I’m a little concerned as I don’t want any openings. So I’m being prayerful...

So about day 4-5, I had to decide between pain management and going to the potty... the anesthesia and pain meds can certainly make “movement” very difficult. I was in so much pain (trying to go to the potty), I thought I was going to have to go back to the hospital for help. It was so bad that I kept thinking “I worked hard to lose weight to get under a 34 BMI, had a successful breast reduction as far as I could tell, and now I’m going to pass away right here in the bathroom.” Soooo funny but not funny. I was able to get some relief by staying hydrated... stool softeners, a colon cleanser and an enema. Omg. Sorry for all the details but I’m telling you that the struggle was real. My advice to everyone: stay ahead of the pain but taking Tylenol instead of the Rx pain meds might be just as effective. And drink lots of water....

Long story short... I had my surgery on 11/14/19. Had to check in at 5:30am; surgery began on time at 8:30am... Surgery lasted 4 hours and I was in recovery for a couple hours. I was in pain as we headed home but Tylenol took the edge off so we could get my pain medication and Oral antibiotics. Believe it or not, I was a bit hungry when I got home and ate soup/bread... then I drifted off to La-la-land for the rest of the night.
Fast forward to 3am: I thought I could get to the restroom alone. My husband was sleeping and my mom was upstairs. Well, I passed out in the bathroom. Not sure if it was from the anesthesia or pain or what... not a great feeling.
Word to the wise... for the first few days, you will need help completing your activities of daily living.
Oh... I have drains and doctor said I would get them removed in a week. I added a couple before pics...two of which were when I was in the hospital right before my surgery.