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38g to 38c
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38g to 38c
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My experience has been like many others I've read about. Years of contemplating the op, as soon as I had the money, found the right consultant for me and went for it. I'm 47, relatively fit though overweight and despite my one black nipple setting me back a little in recovery, am delighted with the results so far, not least of all the pleasant change it has offered my head and heart when I catch my reflection!
The anaesthetic has knocked me sideways. So glad I'm self employed with the ability to take the time i need to recover well.
This website has been great. I'm now 14days post op. Had a difficult week this week but my nurse friend warned me that it's 2 steps forward 1 back in recovery. And she's not wrong.
The anaesthetic has knocked me sideways. So glad I'm self employed with the ability to take the time i need to recover well.
This website has been great. I'm now 14days post op. Had a difficult week this week but my nurse friend warned me that it's 2 steps forward 1 back in recovery. And she's not wrong.
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July 29, 2018
I agree with all your comments. I kept my body to myself and my household. This site is very liberating, there are some creeps on here but all I hope is it will help others who equally have struggled in silence with the boulders I have carried for years. I’m in UK. Sensation back in Righty, Lefty still not playing yet. Where are you journeying from?
July 29, 2018
My surgery was on Friday 13th July, unlucky for some, but hopefully not for me.
July 29, 2018
Your size looks the same as mine. My little tea cups are still very numb. I said to my husband feels like when your leg falls asleep and is just waking up all tingling and crazy feeling. No nipple feelings yet. Ok gotta ask ... when is sex allowed. Not sure what’s got ahold of me but it’s new. Feeling frisky and hubby is wondering what’s wrong lol
July 29, 2018
Made me laugh!!!
Yes I can't wait to get back in my stride for sure! I've tried despite the discomfort, pain and 'don't fookin move a mm' to surpass my sexual frustration and attempt gentle, very very gentle amourousness but the problem is two fold: not being able to relax enough to fully enjoy anything and setting the blood circulation going around the said new small wondrous boobies and consequently the super zingers jabbing through the boobs like hot poker knitting needles! Yes, I can wait to get back in my stride. Good attempt but research over and it's a hands off season!
My right boob is behaving herself impeccably.
Lefty, still weeping slightly and that little bit behind. Bless!
And I gotta say... I have never felt so protective and compassionate towards my breasts... what a lovely change of tune.
To answer your question, I guess sex is allowed whenever you feel able... Particularly as 'hubby' generally refers to another consenting adult! ;-) whether it's wise is another question!
Yes I can't wait to get back in my stride for sure! I've tried despite the discomfort, pain and 'don't fookin move a mm' to surpass my sexual frustration and attempt gentle, very very gentle amourousness but the problem is two fold: not being able to relax enough to fully enjoy anything and setting the blood circulation going around the said new small wondrous boobies and consequently the super zingers jabbing through the boobs like hot poker knitting needles! Yes, I can wait to get back in my stride. Good attempt but research over and it's a hands off season!
My right boob is behaving herself impeccably.
Lefty, still weeping slightly and that little bit behind. Bless!
And I gotta say... I have never felt so protective and compassionate towards my breasts... what a lovely change of tune.
To answer your question, I guess sex is allowed whenever you feel able... Particularly as 'hubby' generally refers to another consenting adult! ;-) whether it's wise is another question!
UPDATED FROM jodi pogle
18 days post
The reality check
It's funny, I've thought of it for years and still can't quite believe I went through with it!
I am currently resting as much as possible still, but keeping as active as I can too. Finding the balance when I'm normally an active zippy person is hard to guage.
I have taken to buying some new clothes online. I'm not a good shopper, I've always hated it in fact and for obvious reasons, but already I'm finding tops I wanna try, with a different neck line, size etc, this comes attached with years of fantasies about what I always wished I could wear. We went through my wardrobe and my partner decided that most of the tops just had to go. Considering most were from charity shops anyway, I'm good to go with a new attitude towards it all.
I've decided not to buy any bras yet. I want to take delight in going into a shop and just buying something off the shelf. The excitement I have for this is astonishingly bizarre and very welcome in my life.
It is so refreshing to catch myself in a car window reflection and smiling rather than feeling embarrassed and full of deep self loathing. This is why I went through with it.
I am currently resting as much as possible still, but keeping as active as I can too. Finding the balance when I'm normally an active zippy person is hard to guage.
I have taken to buying some new clothes online. I'm not a good shopper, I've always hated it in fact and for obvious reasons, but already I'm finding tops I wanna try, with a different neck line, size etc, this comes attached with years of fantasies about what I always wished I could wear. We went through my wardrobe and my partner decided that most of the tops just had to go. Considering most were from charity shops anyway, I'm good to go with a new attitude towards it all.
I've decided not to buy any bras yet. I want to take delight in going into a shop and just buying something off the shelf. The excitement I have for this is astonishingly bizarre and very welcome in my life.
It is so refreshing to catch myself in a car window reflection and smiling rather than feeling embarrassed and full of deep self loathing. This is why I went through with it.
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July 30, 2018
I bought two sports bras that came together for 16.99. Never would they have for before. I was hoping a couple of old small bras would have fit that I had from years ago but I think they are going to be too small. I only have the surgery bra he said to wear 24/7 but I don’t feel comfortable with nothing on while I wash and dry it yet. Yes balance between rest and wanting/needing to get moving I’m finding hard also. They get achey in the evening if I do too much. Day 17 post and can’t believe it.
Happy healing and resting
July 30, 2018
I'm looking forward to sorting out my old stock of bras. From 17years old upwards I only ever bought one make and style of bra as it was the only thing I could ever abide. Shock absorber brand sports bra. I have a myriad of them, coz when they cost that much, you just hold on to them for if the weight fluctuates, which it did a couple of times! Some will be thrown as I really got the best out of them, stitched them up and wore them out. Some are good enough to pass on. Some i may decide to do a ceremonial bra burning session with.
I bought 2 Royce silver post surgery bras and glad for the 2 especially as I leak onto them still. Am constantly washing one! Great to wear, comfortable and easy to put on and adjust. Would highly recommend them to anyone having surgery.
I'm 1 day behind you with a slight left nipple setback so am still particularly sore on the left side, zingers agogo, sensitivity, numbness, taking it easy with aching if I do too much. I have found putting small cushions under my armpits when chilling of an evening to bring loadsa relief! Who new?
I bought 2 Royce silver post surgery bras and glad for the 2 especially as I leak onto them still. Am constantly washing one! Great to wear, comfortable and easy to put on and adjust. Would highly recommend them to anyone having surgery.
I'm 1 day behind you with a slight left nipple setback so am still particularly sore on the left side, zingers agogo, sensitivity, numbness, taking it easy with aching if I do too much. I have found putting small cushions under my armpits when chilling of an evening to bring loadsa relief! Who new?
July 30, 2018
How is lefty coming, do you see improvement? Yes those zingers sure come out of no where don’t they lol almost cross my eyes at times. Overall I can’t complain, just not ised to this sedentary lifestyle. Hubby’s stepping up is sure growing on me. Dont get me wrong he always did but laundry, lifting hanging clothes on the clothesline and he has been getting my door and buckling me in. 27 yrs married,kinda like the attention ha I’m going to smile and enjoy it while it lasts
July 30, 2018
Sounds like a great plan! Good hubby that you have. How gorgeous for you! He's a keeper then - oh yeh..., you are!
I'm quite the opposite, in a 1.5yr relationship with a beautiful woman who has been a Trojan in helping me out - am finding it quite a fast track to getting to know each other! I would never have done it without her by my side. Have worked with her for 5 years and have the feeling I want to spend the rest of my life with her! She's been at a pampering weekend this weekend for a break, back tonight; it's been great for others stepping up to help and me having the space for an overall reality check about the huge step I've taken here in finding a new part of my self of sorts. I am so lucky in life. Here's to loving & attentive 'keepers'.
Lefty is getting better very slowly, but more swollen and tender than the exemplary behaviour being shown by righty. Thought I could swing the weekend without redressing lefty but my mum obliged, bless her and saved me any worry. So, thanks for asking, all on the up and taking it all easy
I'm quite the opposite, in a 1.5yr relationship with a beautiful woman who has been a Trojan in helping me out - am finding it quite a fast track to getting to know each other! I would never have done it without her by my side. Have worked with her for 5 years and have the feeling I want to spend the rest of my life with her! She's been at a pampering weekend this weekend for a break, back tonight; it's been great for others stepping up to help and me having the space for an overall reality check about the huge step I've taken here in finding a new part of my self of sorts. I am so lucky in life. Here's to loving & attentive 'keepers'.
Lefty is getting better very slowly, but more swollen and tender than the exemplary behaviour being shown by righty. Thought I could swing the weekend without redressing lefty but my mum obliged, bless her and saved me any worry. So, thanks for asking, all on the up and taking it all easy
August 18, 2018
I think my biggest enjoyment of this entire process is that my nipples are in the right spot and not pointing to the ground LOL Tank top with no bra here I come!!
UPDATED FROM jodi pogle
22 days post
3weeks post op
So I saw my surgeon today. I really like her and love the aftercare that she is giving me. She's very happy with righty, behaving in an exemplary fashion. And she is also very happy with how lefty is managing to develop a fantastic scab. I have been airing my breasts as directed for an hour here and there to help lefty dry out and form the scab. She, lefty that is, feels like she has a hard crab shell over her, protecting the goodness that is happening and healing underneath. 'no picking'! Absolooootely bloody not... That's the surgeons job. She wants to see me in two weeks to be able to start cutting the scab back.
I had my first front to front embrace with my partner this evening, it's just been too sore til now. What with black nipple, rollercoaster recovery journey, and the funeral of a young friend to cope with, it's all felt quite isolating over here, so a lovely hold, hug, embrace was exactly what I needed. My partner notices a big difference in our embrace. I felt it was just so wonderful to be able to get right in there, so close. I suspect that playing my guitar is going to feel so very different hey!?
I've added the two photos as I found finally520's review and photos so helpful for tracking the week on week changes and though I can't quite tell much of a difference, I have decided to keep taking weekly photos over the course of recovery. I want to know when lefty sheds the scab and what the under looks like and how long it takes to heal. Looking at other reviews has been invaluable to me, the ups and downs that people have recovered amazingly from. I am a patient woman, but also prone to worrying, so read on and stay grateful for the changes and miraculous healing body.
My belly still feels and looks bloated. How are you all getting on with yours?
I had my first front to front embrace with my partner this evening, it's just been too sore til now. What with black nipple, rollercoaster recovery journey, and the funeral of a young friend to cope with, it's all felt quite isolating over here, so a lovely hold, hug, embrace was exactly what I needed. My partner notices a big difference in our embrace. I felt it was just so wonderful to be able to get right in there, so close. I suspect that playing my guitar is going to feel so very different hey!?
I've added the two photos as I found finally520's review and photos so helpful for tracking the week on week changes and though I can't quite tell much of a difference, I have decided to keep taking weekly photos over the course of recovery. I want to know when lefty sheds the scab and what the under looks like and how long it takes to heal. Looking at other reviews has been invaluable to me, the ups and downs that people have recovered amazingly from. I am a patient woman, but also prone to worrying, so read on and stay grateful for the changes and miraculous healing body.
My belly still feels and looks bloated. How are you all getting on with yours?
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August 6, 2018
Great to hear all going well. I’ve only seen my PS twice since surgery at 24hours and then again at 6 days. Should have appt through for 1month follow up, then 3months ? 6months. Might have to have to chase up if I haven’t heard by end of week. Saying that I haven’t got any healing concerns to report. 2 further dissolvable stitches poked through yesterday when I changed the surgical tape. Fortunately they weren’t along the weakest sections of the excision, so I pulled them out with tweezers along with the trimmed one I couldn’t pull the other day. cleaned the area with antibacterial hand wash before they I taped them up again. I’ll review the area again in 3 days when I change the tape next.
August 6, 2018
Sounds like yr healing brilliantly and yes, I think your following the normal course of follow up appointments. I also keep getting little bits of stitching poking through but don't seem too bothered to do anything about it.
I have started to have slightly lower pillows on my bed so I'm sleeping more normally. It makes a difference to how my boobs feel for sure and v difficult to describe. Still can't lay on my side! I'm ready for it though.
Am noticing day by day that I've got more movement in my arms and less soreness generally. But goodness, when I get tired, I collapse quickly and everything starts hurting with the added edge of stingers coming in from every angle. Went shopping yesterday and noticed that everything I buy is on the top shelf!!! I seem to get to 1.5hrs of being out and about and then my energy just drains. How are you doing in this department?
I have started to have slightly lower pillows on my bed so I'm sleeping more normally. It makes a difference to how my boobs feel for sure and v difficult to describe. Still can't lay on my side! I'm ready for it though.
Am noticing day by day that I've got more movement in my arms and less soreness generally. But goodness, when I get tired, I collapse quickly and everything starts hurting with the added edge of stingers coming in from every angle. Went shopping yesterday and noticed that everything I buy is on the top shelf!!! I seem to get to 1.5hrs of being out and about and then my energy just drains. How are you doing in this department?
August 6, 2018
Similar here, desperately want to sleep on my sides, but feel the surgical tape pulling which stops me. Start at an angle in bed with pillows, but always end up flat on my back halfway down the bed causing lots of swelling on waking. Each time I have gone out shopping it wipes me out. I had my Youngest daughters birthday party on sat, i tried my best to limit what I should do, but I over did it. Heavily swollen and uncomfortable by end of day. Sunday had to be a proper rest and recoup day.
I only pulled out the loose stitches as I didn’t want my body to start rejecting them by getting sore as I’ve seen others have wounds develop during his process. So far it’s working. I often I forget I’ve had surgery then i reach up high, feel the pull then have to stop. As a bonus I haven’t needed to take any paracetamol for well over a week now.
August 6, 2018
Yeh that all sounds very familiar! I've also been off meds pretty much. If it gets a bit much I take an ibuprofen but hardly at all now. Very interesting what you say about the swelling when you've slept on your back. It definitely feels better when on an angle still!
I'm back to dog walking. Small 25/30 minutes walks is about all I can do. Luckily my dog doesn't pull at all so makes it all possible. And it's been so hot, she actually doesn't mind not to be walking so much. Phew!
I'm back to dog walking. Small 25/30 minutes walks is about all I can do. Luckily my dog doesn't pull at all so makes it all possible. And it's been so hot, she actually doesn't mind not to be walking so much. Phew!
August 10, 2018
Energy levels improved significantly this week. Haven’t needed any sneaky naps this week. Just a bit of quiet time away from the kids occasionally would be nice. Sleeping through the night so that helps. I blame the weather/heat. Nice to have some rain today!
August 14, 2018
I do think the cream helped, but “dry brushing” uses a somewhat stiff brush across the skin to stimulate the lymphatic system and increase circulation. I did around my breasts and especially close to nipple area while I was getting ready to go to sleep, the bottom of my breasts were numb, and I wanted to do everything possible to retain nipple sensation . I kept the brush on my bedside. You can google search “dry brush” for this item or amazon.
August 6, 2018
My doctor pulled my tape off at 14 days and never said about applying anything. Was hard for a few days to get used to it. Really trying to sleep on my side but it pulls awful when I move. I am cut straight across to under my arm not just the anchor they talk about. Didn’t know that could be part of it but I do notice he took a lot of under arm fat. He’s away and I don’t go back till week 10.
August 6, 2018
I think I'm quite similar to you. All my tape is now off and has been for about a week. So the only dressing is over left nipple. My incision line also goes quite a way under my arms and she said she did a tuck for me, probably coz I'm a bit bigger too. I can feel it won't be long to be able to be on my side for sure, but for now, am keeping elevated with my pillow throne so that can at least feel like I'm turning from one buttock to another!
August 6, 2018
You've got a long time to wait til yr next appointment. They must be really happy with the results hey!
August 6, 2018
He did seem very impressed with his work
He’s on vacation, I asked what to do if I were to have a problem. He said “ oh you won’t, they look great” all internal stitches. Guess if they look great they won’t have a problem lol
August 6, 2018
Always worried about a flare up could happen I’m thinking till after 6 weeks
Not driving yet and it’s driving me crazy
August 6, 2018
Great to hear your healing all well too. Laughing at the “bum cheek shuffle” It’s so true x
August 6, 2018
Darn it, I’m now looking at tummy tuck stories
Wonder how you would have to lay with one of those?
This belly ring that was If is annoying me
August 7, 2018
Lefty is doing it's thing slowly! But is fine. Sore! And holding me back but it's ok. I am a patient woman. It's amazing how doing too much really makes itself known... Bam and you're out!
August 7, 2018
I've given my sister my car and seem to be fine with it. But I walk a lot coz everything is in reachable distance. I only really need my car for work! Not particularly looking forward to going back as it's quite physical work, at least the way i do it is! Just over a week to go now. If it wasn't for lefty I'd feel much better about it ireckon. Still... I'll manage I'm sure... Get cover if I need!
August 11, 2018
Have you ever done dry brushing? It aids in circulation and healing. I did with mine while I was in the earlier stages of recovery, I cant say for sure it helped, but I feel my recovery was smooth.
August 11, 2018
Did your cereal really help do you think. Husband says I’m awful dry but don’t know what to put on them. Any suggestions, I know your cram was for pain but like ok’ing for thee ideas. Not sure I’m even allowed to yet
August 11, 2018
Sorry not cereal ( crazy auto correct) it was cream. Did your cream work?
I'm actually sleeping fine. So fine it's surprised me as I consider myself to be a side sleeper, actually a twisty turny side to side sleeper. The throne I have created in my bed to help keep me upright and have chance to shift slightly from one side of a bum cheek to another has been enough to allow me decent night's sleep... Worst night was the night after the op, when even the 2nd offering of morphine didn't do it for me! Apparently at a certain point the anaesthetic in your body becomes a stimulant.
I have a very strange hyper sensitivity in both my new boobs as well as a unaware of themselves numbness if that makes any sense! And those sharp lightening striking pains through the boobs are not nice but i certainly couldn't say I have regained full sensation. I understand that all takes time, particularly if the nipples ever do decide to come back to life. Have you got full sensation in yr right side. My right boob is definitely feeling better than the left, but like a patchwork quilt needing the test of time before it settles into homely position.
When was your op? And where are you in the world?
I absolutely miss the closeness and intimacy of connecting physically with my partner. After a week and a half of post op, the Monday I had a friends funeral, Tuesday a migraine and all I wanted was a squeeze.... NOT!!!! But please, yes, to be held and comforted with an 'i got you' hug. But absolutely a 'look don't touch' season. Sorry your finding it hard to sleep. I do look forward to just being able to lie freely and not have to think about it! Not long......