54 Year Old Nan on the journey

oh yah!! one month after surgery and I feel wonderful considering my body hasn't been the same.. ;)
I love the size of my breasts.. i fretted so much about having a large breast to deal with after surgery and worried that he wouldn't take enough off..they are only draining a smidgin' (reference southern talk) and Dr Bandak had minimal concerns about that. My breasts will drop but i was aware of that become.. but im sure even then I will love what i am looking at!! I bought a 36c and it fits.. last year at this time I was a 40ddd.. through weight loss 176-130 at present, and exercise I think I helped in my transformation also.
As you can see I am still wearing tape over my incisions and he suggests i continue at least until I go back in a month. he said that helps with the incision lines..
I was given the ok to go compression garment-less (lol) if I wanted. I slept with a sports bra last night though when I got home.. when I go without something compressing over my nipples ..they are highly sensitive with brushing up against cloth, linens etc.. hoping that will dissipate over time.
i still have tightness and still cant stand straight up .. i am trying a earplug in my umbilical area for a while.. its starting to look like an outy at the base. But its getting better day by day.. would I do this again?? absolutely!! He and his staff are highly professional and are like family. They want yo know you and will accommodate you if at all possible in requests. I wouldn't go anywhere else at this point. And highly recommend him! Im not standing straight in the last pic.. sorry.. Have a blessed day!

Sheweee what a journey thus far!! Things I have learned...
Absolutely get stocked on food before surgery. its so much easier. I stocked on protein drinks, low salt soups..smart water, fruits and veggies. Low sugar snacks, and ate raisins daily. Eggs, hardboiled in advance.. Started taking dulcolax once daily when i got home. took miralax every evening as long as i was taking pain meds..no problems with constipation whatsoever. Bought the Danskin exercise bras from Walmart, the one that zip up the front.. purchased 4 and used a safety pin at the top of the zipper to keep it from opening. Still using them as well as a abdominal binder right now. A recliner is a must have! If you can get a power to use it would be better. I have and still am sleeping in a recliner. I tried sleeping in bed a few days ago it wasn't a great experience. I keep everything, water, meds, phone close by! Drinks fluids!!!!! I have drank at least 6 ..16.9 bottles or more a day! this kept me getting up and walking to the bathroom which was good for me. I kept a list of what I ate and when ..just to make sure I was eating frequently small intakes and drinking regularly. Get some of those flushable wipes for downstairs.. its hard to wipe right after and you cant really see down there.. (you will feel cleaner.) Comfortable clothes!!' Jogging pants.. bought button up tops but didn't need them.. I didn't have any problems putting a oversized shirt on. Anti slip socks or house-shoes if you have hard wood floors. I still have bruising and swelling but its sooo much better than when I came home .. Of course this has been my experience and everyone is different. But always follow your surgeons instructions first and foremost!