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1 month post! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of you on Real Self!! I thought I should update since I am officially one month post, yesterday. To be honest, I have been on and off the fence about my breasts. I knew that was a likely experience, so I have been okay with the process. I have been listening to all of your stories and have learned to be patient with the changes that are happening, even though they are subtle. I have some serious stretch marks underneath both breasts, but most prevalent on the right breast. This was also expected, but I do hope the marks fade a bit with time. My right breast us more tender than my left, and sleeping is still not 100% back to normal.
If I could give anyone a piece of advice surrounding this whole process, it would be to not get too worked up about people noticing afterward. I wore sizers for about a month prior, and I don't feel like anyone notices anything different. I did however, have serious anxiety over this prior to the surgery.
My husband really, really, really enjoys the change! He was a gem of a man during my recovery, and during the "getting to know them" phase. Now that I am more used to them, we are both a little more comfortable!
I'm still in the strange bra method, but have cheated a few times with sports bras when I needed to wear something specific. I have a few tops that I have had to give away, but I am mostly in all my same clothes. I am looking forward to an upcoming shopping trip!!!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and have a great new year!
If I could give anyone a piece of advice surrounding this whole process, it would be to not get too worked up about people noticing afterward. I wore sizers for about a month prior, and I don't feel like anyone notices anything different. I did however, have serious anxiety over this prior to the surgery.
My husband really, really, really enjoys the change! He was a gem of a man during my recovery, and during the "getting to know them" phase. Now that I am more used to them, we are both a little more comfortable!
I'm still in the strange bra method, but have cheated a few times with sports bras when I needed to wear something specific. I have a few tops that I have had to give away, but I am mostly in all my same clothes. I am looking forward to an upcoming shopping trip!!!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and have a great new year!
Modified underwire bra method
SleepingBeauty007 asked me to share this with the group. The day of my surgery, Dr Joe asked me to bring a "cheap underwire bra" with me to my 1st post op the following day. So on the way home from surgery, I stopped at Walmart to use the restroom and grab this bra. They cut a moon shape out of it and told me to wear it with the strap 24/7 for two weeks. Uncomfortable to sleep in, but dr knows best right?
So when I first put it on you could only see part of the tapes covering my incisions. Now, you can see much more, plus an increasing section on the sides. I never thought to take pics of the progress underneath, but it's quite different from day one. Dr joe said it was his preferred method for creating that nice teardrop shape to the bottom of a breast. "Works like a charm" he said.
So when I first put it on you could only see part of the tapes covering my incisions. Now, you can see much more, plus an increasing section on the sides. I never thought to take pics of the progress underneath, but it's quite different from day one. Dr joe said it was his preferred method for creating that nice teardrop shape to the bottom of a breast. "Works like a charm" he said.
1 week post-op
Good Morning everyone! I am one week post op today and I am headed back to work. I am a little nervous, but I will make it!!
I have discovered the nipple sensitivity as of last night, and boy they are sensitive to the point of painful! I even woke up in the middle of the night because of them!! I will relieved when the tightness goes away for good, hopefully my nips will be back to normal too!
Thank you ladies for helping me through this process, being with me during recovery and giving me a place to be honest about this whole process!
I added a progress collage for you all! Have a great day!
I have discovered the nipple sensitivity as of last night, and boy they are sensitive to the point of painful! I even woke up in the middle of the night because of them!! I will relieved when the tightness goes away for good, hopefully my nips will be back to normal too!
Thank you ladies for helping me through this process, being with me during recovery and giving me a place to be honest about this whole process!
I added a progress collage for you all! Have a great day!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
303 E Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville, Minnesota
Dr. Joe and his staff are great. They were able to answer all of my questions and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I felt informed and received plenty of materials that referenced pre and post operative care. The only drawback I found was the limited time I actually spent with Dr. Joe. Maybe it was my fault for not asking for more time, or specifically stating I wanted to see him for my first post op. I think I will rate this again after my post-op care is complete.