Finally getting my long-awaited reduction!!

I've wanted to get a breast reduction since... probably for about the last 15 years. The only thing I can think about is, that before now, it was not meant to happen. Here I am, mid 40's in age, a size 36 JJ (maybe a little smaller since I lost 50 pounds) but still very top-heavy.
I am like many here in my boob history (I've always been boob-a-licious) so I won't bore you with all of that. Just know that I finally have the right insurance (that doesn't have an exclusionary clause), the right doctor and I've lost enough weight to see that my boobs would not decrease in size without surgery... I'm so excited and tons of fear/anxiety.

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.

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....