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That Was Quick & Easy & Omg I've Got New Breasts! 38 years old. Calgary, AB
UPDATED FROM Charleyk
2 months post
Tape free boob pic & my son's head fills my old bra. Ha ha
CharleykOctober 7, 2014
WORTH IT
More lingerie cruising, my 6 year old son grabbed a 38DDD and put it on his head, came down over his ears with room to spare.......ha ha ha, and I carried 2 heads around??!! I've lost perspective on how big I used to be......keep thinking, "Well they're still kinda big...." Does anyone have an accurate body image?
Quick pic without tape week 6
Quick pic without tape week 6
UPDATED FROM Charleyk
2 months post
5weeks 3days
CharleykOctober 3, 2014
Had a little trip away, swimming & lounging in the sun.
Back to underwire bras in the day time. I'm taped all over incisions and it doesn't hurt at all and seems to mould them into round, separated shape so I'll stick with it.
Still sleep in surgical compression bra, going to gym for legs and planking for core all no problem.
Can't see much change. They feel soft and little bouncy just thick scarring along incision lines but wondering if that creates support for the girls? Should I try and massage that out? Hmmmm?
Not using any oils just tape all the time. Lines are really thin and almost white on vertical. Red horizontal.
Still no hang...........please don't drop, please don't drop, please don't drop.........
Back to underwire bras in the day time. I'm taped all over incisions and it doesn't hurt at all and seems to mould them into round, separated shape so I'll stick with it.
Still sleep in surgical compression bra, going to gym for legs and planking for core all no problem.
Can't see much change. They feel soft and little bouncy just thick scarring along incision lines but wondering if that creates support for the girls? Should I try and massage that out? Hmmmm?
Not using any oils just tape all the time. Lines are really thin and almost white on vertical. Red horizontal.
Still no hang...........please don't drop, please don't drop, please don't drop.........
Replies (4)
October 3, 2014
You look amazing. And good on you for stepping back from RS. can make one MAD AND NITPICKY! ni night and thanks for all your mind and encouraging words, my dear
October 3, 2014
I'm on day 9 post op today. I'm still having quite a bit of discomfort on the horizontal cuts and on the sides where the drains were. Is this normal? Actually, it's not bad pain, but a really wired feeling, not even sure if that makes sense?? I've been told by my PS to see him 3 weeks after the surgery and not to touch my dressings?? Really? I have a thick dressing over the horizontal wounds and huge water proof band aids over my nipples. I haven't seen my nipples at all. How do I even know that they look nice and pink and normal?? I'm an emotional wreck too at the moment. Anyone else feeling this way? I love the size of them though. My B cup bras fit perfectly, when I'm not too swollen on the sides. Is it just me feeling weird? I have a friend who had BR about 3 years ago and she says I was very brave to go through with this. She says I'm still at the "flat pack stage" !
October 5, 2014
Hi Ozzie!
Sorry to hear of your stress, it is very early days for you. I did have a lot of pain and swelling and it took at least two weeks to feel human again.
I was showering and replaced my tape on my own when it began to peel around day 14. Saw my PS few days later.
I agree with you common sense says you should be able to check for ooze and pus, bruising and odd nipple colour! I'm not a doctor but it's your body, on day five I checked in with a nurse for a surgical bra fitting
and she gave me the once over. Have a peek!
Be really kind & gentle & patient with yourself - it's major trauma to your body......
Best wishes, hugs
C x
October 5, 2014
Hi Charlyk! I'm going to see my PS today. I'll ask him to take some of these dressings off cos I think they may be part of my discomfort. My skin needs to breathe! :)
October 3, 2014
They look fantastic and hreat to hear of your good recovery.I am having mine done next week and my darling husband has booked 5 days in the sun 8 weeks later! Interested to see you are taping them still,was this even during the day? Was it OK swimming or painful?
October 5, 2014
Hi hi, I was swimming at 5 weeks, well gently bobbing in the water! ; )
Felt great actually. I just blow dry the tape after if I was sitting around. If I'd sat longer in the sun I might have lined my suit with something like extra gauze to avoid uv rays........have fun in the sun. I felt great on hols and wore normal bras during the day! Good luck, love c [RS bleep]
October 5, 2014
Looks great! When u say tape are you speaking of scar away tape or regular surgical tape???
October 5, 2014
Hi, I've just been using 3M paper tape I cut into strips off a roll. My surgeon said I could try silicone tape too but haven't got around to ordering it yet. My scars are very thin and flat and somehow I feel more secure with it on. Just blow dry after a shower......
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September 21, 2014
That sports bra looks SOOOOO comfy. Wherever did you find it? Your results look amazing and beautiful! I, too, had worry with one of mine, only it was my left one. I have a sunken nipple that only comes out when stimulated or cold. I wish you the best in healing and recovery!
September 22, 2014
Hi isaura! I've not been keeping up as regularly as I did - must mean I'm settling back to normal!
I just read your posts - 8lbs is an enormous amount - goodness!
How is your thyroid and everything coping after the surgery?
My weight has gone up & down every year since I was a teenager. Don't put pressure on yourself. I've been 200lbs and 130lbs but never maintained a normal weight. I've promised myself now I'm going to try and eat healthy and get my tummy matching my new breasts.
Fresh start!
I tried so many bras on I can't remember which I chose. Once it's out of laundry, promise I'll let you know. It is comfy, I hate the monoboob!
You're a few weeks ahead of me, so happy you're healing well. My right nipple looks wonky but it's cosmetic so I'm ignoring it!
Thanks for kind words, c xxxx
September 22, 2014
Just checked and it's a wacoal sports bra - I got a 38C @isaura016 [RS bleep]
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