Finally Made the BR Decision

Well I am 20 days post op and they look unbelievable. I went for my 2nd visit and the healing process is going perfect. So I didn’t get lipo underneath the armpit because my procedure was private pay and I just couldn’t afford it. It does not look that bad.
Little things that I didn’t know previously. Going over bumps when driving is a bit discomforting. I drive with the strap seatbelt behind me and the lap one normally. Driving is difficult because you can’t use full motion when turning. The surgical cloth like tape I had to wear for 20 days (replacing every 3-5 days) was soooo uncomfortable and a bit painful and at today’s visit, no more tape...YAY. Now for the scar cream which will make them look even better
Something a little funny, from being home for two weeks I would every now and again hold my boobs because the pressure felt soothing. So I had to remember now that I am back at work, don’t hold the boobs. I giggle every time I think of it now.
I did have a bit of a rough weekend. I was in pain I think due to the tape, my arms hurt and I couldn’t move them certain ways because I have been babying them. I look like a dinosaur because I keep holding my arms close to my sides so nothing pulls (which probably wouldn’t happen). My neck was in major pain and my throat was on fire because of allergies (wasn’t strep, I think). I am not used to not being able to do things for myself so I felt crappy. So I cried and cried, got it all out and now feel so much better.
The doctor told me he took out 850cc from one side and 900cc from another, holy smokes artichokes that is ALOT. I am not sure what size I am exactly because the girls are still swollen but we are thinking a very small D. Not bad from a G, YEAP I was a big whopping G.
I am just so excited that I can even wear a sports bra. My shirts look so much better, now that it doesn’t look like I’m wearing a tent. The only thing now is I can see my belly which didn’t tighten up even after doing 200 crunches a day for 20 days before the surgery. Though I think my core is stronger. Lol
I have to learn to be patient and take one day at a time. Move my arms more. I still have to sleep on my back for 2 more weeks which is fine because I sleep with a body pillow and about 5 other pillows. My Pillow Heaven!
Make sure to drink lots of water, stay hydrated.
I would highly recommend Dr Michael Loffredo from Cape & Island Plastic Surgery. The 50 min ride to meet him changed my life.

It has been one week since my BR surgery. I had my follow up appointment yesterday and everything looks fantastic. After researching this procedure for over a year and looking at all different types of pictures I was a little bit freaked out to take off the ace bandage and reveal the girls. But, when I took that off I was totally amazed. Dr Loffredo did a fantastic job. I do have swelling and bruising, but the cutlines looks so detailed and he did such a good job. I have total sensation and they still look symmetrical, which was another concern of mine. After my follow-up visit yesterday he removed the clear plastic tape that was over everything. I was so scared that that was going to hurt but it did not hurt one bit. There is now cloth tape over all the stitched areas. I am wearing a comfortable sports bra and I am not bursting out every where. Lol
I also have to mention that Dr. Loffredo does his procedures at Cape Cod Hospital in MA. The nurses and staff there are totally amazing. Dr. Loffredo‘s staff in his Plymouth office ( the only office I have been to) are super nice and welcoming. I would highly recommend Dr. Loffredo.