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1 Month (actually 6 weeks) Update
Hey ladies! I’m back with my 1 month update for my breast reduction & lift. I know I've been MIA and for that I apologize. I haven't had too much to say because my recovery has been going so well. I'm currently 6 weeks post op & here's how the last few weeks have been for me:
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WEEK 2: I stopped wearing gauze at about day 10. I went back to work day 12... I could’ve went back sooner & been fine but other circumstances made it possible for me to stay off longer which I enjoyed. I was still having issues lifting my arms too far above my head or exerting too much energy into opening jars or using hole punchers up until about the end of week 2.
WEEK 3: Stopped taking Arnica for swelling pain. I still used a cup to help me shower until roughly the start of week 3. Week 3 is when I finally started melting... a.k.a. it when my scabs started falling off. It was still uncomfortable for me to try and lay on stomach or flat on my back.
WEEK 4: I finally got to start scar therapy (see the pictures of the products I'm using attached). I don’t need the cup to assist in the shower anymore. I’m able to lay on my stomach when I’m chilling (as long as I don’t put too much pressure on my boobs) but I’m still sleeping propped up on my back because it’s the most comfy. I still wear the front closure sports bras 24/7.
WEEK 5: Scar therapy has been going so well for me! Still having some spasms here & there but nothing too bad.
WEEK 6: Stitches have dissolved a little more but are still visible. Scars are clearing up so well! My nipples seem to have no issue regaining their shape now (for some reason before I'd have only one hard nipple at a time when the cold or something hit). I’m cleared to sleep on my stomach/side & go braless (well in three more days). Not sure if I’m comfortable doing that yet, but I’ll let you ladies know how that goes in my next update.
I haven't purchased any new bras yet but I'm excited to get one in two more weeks. I did my measurements myself and it looks like I might be a 36C (which is exactly what I wanted) so thank you, Dr. Heck!
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WEEK 2: I stopped wearing gauze at about day 10. I went back to work day 12... I could’ve went back sooner & been fine but other circumstances made it possible for me to stay off longer which I enjoyed. I was still having issues lifting my arms too far above my head or exerting too much energy into opening jars or using hole punchers up until about the end of week 2.
WEEK 3: Stopped taking Arnica for swelling pain. I still used a cup to help me shower until roughly the start of week 3. Week 3 is when I finally started melting... a.k.a. it when my scabs started falling off. It was still uncomfortable for me to try and lay on stomach or flat on my back.
WEEK 4: I finally got to start scar therapy (see the pictures of the products I'm using attached). I don’t need the cup to assist in the shower anymore. I’m able to lay on my stomach when I’m chilling (as long as I don’t put too much pressure on my boobs) but I’m still sleeping propped up on my back because it’s the most comfy. I still wear the front closure sports bras 24/7.
WEEK 5: Scar therapy has been going so well for me! Still having some spasms here & there but nothing too bad.
WEEK 6: Stitches have dissolved a little more but are still visible. Scars are clearing up so well! My nipples seem to have no issue regaining their shape now (for some reason before I'd have only one hard nipple at a time when the cold or something hit). I’m cleared to sleep on my stomach/side & go braless (well in three more days). Not sure if I’m comfortable doing that yet, but I’ll let you ladies know how that goes in my next update.
I haven't purchased any new bras yet but I'm excited to get one in two more weeks. I did my measurements myself and it looks like I might be a 36C (which is exactly what I wanted) so thank you, Dr. Heck!
Day 2 through 5 - Post Op
Hi everyone! Not too many updates, honestly, but I didn't want to leave anyone hanging because I know how much I enjoyed reading the experiences of others. So here we go...
Day 2 - Didn't really do much of anything. Was in the house all day. My pain level was about 3... not too bad just spasms of pain and discomfort depending on the movements I made. Most of the discomfort/tightness was in between my breasts (it felt like tightening around my heart), but it was bearable. My boobs still felt very swollen and heavy and a little hard. Dr. Heck cleared me to take a shower on day 2, but I was honestly too afraid lol. I was at home alone most of Friday too, so I just said forget it and I just washed myself up with wipes (and hydrogen peroxide for my boobs).
Day 3- I woke up and took my first shower! It wasn't bad at all (I was just psyching my self out). I stood with my back towards the water though, and I brought a cup in with me to help me wash up the front side. My mom also helped me wash my back (and my butt lol) because I couldn't reach it (you're going to very sore and you'll have incisions on your sides so reaching will hurt!). After my shower I took off the surgical bra that Dr. Heck provided me with and I put on one of the front-closure bras that I purchased and instead of gauze I used maxi pads. I still wasn't bleeding/draining that much, but I did it to be safe. I actually got out of the house this day! I went to the movies with my best friend, then hit the mall and then went out to dinner (I had some broccoli with my dinner in hopes that it would help me have a bowel movement). Honestly, it exhausted me but I wasn't really in any pain at all and I was happy that I didn't feel confined to the sectional couch.
Day 4 - Another day that I did nothing lol. Like literally nothing guys. My pain shifted from in-between my breasts to my sides (where the incisions are) depending on the movements I made. But it was still only about a level 2. I hadn't pooped since day 1 so I decided to have some more miralax and I also ate a lot more broccoli for dinner.
Day 5 - I had a bowel movement finally! Honestly, this was one of my biggest concerns. I'm very regular when it comes to bowel movements (meaning I usually have more than 1 a day) so having these pills in my system backing me up haven't made me a happy camper lol. Anyways... today when I showered I was able to wash my back and butt by myself. It still hurt to try and bend down to get my toes, so I had to lift them up (bending down hurts). I had my second post op appointment with Dr. Heck and he confirmed that he took about 1lb to 1.5lb from each breast. Other than that, he said I seemed to be healing fine. My nipples seem to be regaining their form and my breasts are already softening up. I visited some family and went to the store today, just to get out of the house. Today, my pain level is about 2... a 2 is generous. Like I said I really only feel pain when I make certain movements, but I've been good with taking my pain meds.
Medications -- I've only been taking the antibiotics (to prevent an infection), arnica dissolvable tablets, and extra strength tylenol (2 at a time)... I take these every 4-6 hours. Pain hasn't been bad enough for me to feel the need to take anything stronger. Also, nobody ever mentioned this but it hurts to try and open certain pill bottles or bottles of gatorade (the pressure).
Sleeping -- It definitely takes some time to get comfortable. And scooting back or getting up hurts (again, I think it's the pressure). I've been sleeping on the sectional couch, sitting up with 1-2 pillows behind me and a neck pillow on. Once I move to the bed, I may have to utilize more pillows, but for now that does the job.
Please let me know if you have any questions lately, I may have forgotten some information you find important to know!
Day 2 - Didn't really do much of anything. Was in the house all day. My pain level was about 3... not too bad just spasms of pain and discomfort depending on the movements I made. Most of the discomfort/tightness was in between my breasts (it felt like tightening around my heart), but it was bearable. My boobs still felt very swollen and heavy and a little hard. Dr. Heck cleared me to take a shower on day 2, but I was honestly too afraid lol. I was at home alone most of Friday too, so I just said forget it and I just washed myself up with wipes (and hydrogen peroxide for my boobs).
Day 3- I woke up and took my first shower! It wasn't bad at all (I was just psyching my self out). I stood with my back towards the water though, and I brought a cup in with me to help me wash up the front side. My mom also helped me wash my back (and my butt lol) because I couldn't reach it (you're going to very sore and you'll have incisions on your sides so reaching will hurt!). After my shower I took off the surgical bra that Dr. Heck provided me with and I put on one of the front-closure bras that I purchased and instead of gauze I used maxi pads. I still wasn't bleeding/draining that much, but I did it to be safe. I actually got out of the house this day! I went to the movies with my best friend, then hit the mall and then went out to dinner (I had some broccoli with my dinner in hopes that it would help me have a bowel movement). Honestly, it exhausted me but I wasn't really in any pain at all and I was happy that I didn't feel confined to the sectional couch.
Day 4 - Another day that I did nothing lol. Like literally nothing guys. My pain shifted from in-between my breasts to my sides (where the incisions are) depending on the movements I made. But it was still only about a level 2. I hadn't pooped since day 1 so I decided to have some more miralax and I also ate a lot more broccoli for dinner.
Day 5 - I had a bowel movement finally! Honestly, this was one of my biggest concerns. I'm very regular when it comes to bowel movements (meaning I usually have more than 1 a day) so having these pills in my system backing me up haven't made me a happy camper lol. Anyways... today when I showered I was able to wash my back and butt by myself. It still hurt to try and bend down to get my toes, so I had to lift them up (bending down hurts). I had my second post op appointment with Dr. Heck and he confirmed that he took about 1lb to 1.5lb from each breast. Other than that, he said I seemed to be healing fine. My nipples seem to be regaining their form and my breasts are already softening up. I visited some family and went to the store today, just to get out of the house. Today, my pain level is about 2... a 2 is generous. Like I said I really only feel pain when I make certain movements, but I've been good with taking my pain meds.
Medications -- I've only been taking the antibiotics (to prevent an infection), arnica dissolvable tablets, and extra strength tylenol (2 at a time)... I take these every 4-6 hours. Pain hasn't been bad enough for me to feel the need to take anything stronger. Also, nobody ever mentioned this but it hurts to try and open certain pill bottles or bottles of gatorade (the pressure).
Sleeping -- It definitely takes some time to get comfortable. And scooting back or getting up hurts (again, I think it's the pressure). I've been sleeping on the sectional couch, sitting up with 1-2 pillows behind me and a neck pillow on. Once I move to the bed, I may have to utilize more pillows, but for now that does the job.
Please let me know if you have any questions lately, I may have forgotten some information you find important to know!
Day 1 - Post Op
When I woke up this morning I felt A LOT better. My nausea was completely gone & I felt like I could finally eat. I started slow with some crackers, then I moved onto a bagel, before finally going ahead and eating an actual meal (stopped & got some fast food... I know it's bad lol, but the doc said it was fine).
I had my first post-op appointment. Doc says my frankenboobs are looking great & he believes they will heal just fine. I haven't had much blood or drainage, thank goodness! Doc says I can shower tomorrow, but I'll admit I'm a little nervous lol.
Spent pretty much the entire day in the house. Mainly in the corner of the sectional couch, but I got up and walked around a lot. I had some family come and visit me, but other than that I took it easy.
My pain level was probably about a 3, just very sore/stiff/swollen. I took a few tylenols and norcos, and some arnica today. I also drank some Emergen-C to get some vitamin C, zinc, and electrolytes in my system. I also had a bowel movement today, yay!
Today was good but I hope tomorrow is better.
I had my first post-op appointment. Doc says my frankenboobs are looking great & he believes they will heal just fine. I haven't had much blood or drainage, thank goodness! Doc says I can shower tomorrow, but I'll admit I'm a little nervous lol.
Spent pretty much the entire day in the house. Mainly in the corner of the sectional couch, but I got up and walked around a lot. I had some family come and visit me, but other than that I took it easy.
My pain level was probably about a 3, just very sore/stiff/swollen. I took a few tylenols and norcos, and some arnica today. I also drank some Emergen-C to get some vitamin C, zinc, and electrolytes in my system. I also had a bowel movement today, yay!
Today was good but I hope tomorrow is better.
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