44 Years Old, Have Been Dreaming of Breast Reduction for a Very Long Time! - Edina, MN

I had kids on the late side and really wanted to breast feed, so the reduction got put off for a long time. After my last baby, I wanted to get down to a healthy weight before the surgery...but it wasn't happening, and I didn't lose any breast tissue once I stopped breastfeeding. My sister told me that I should just do it, and the timing was right. I scheduled a couple of consultations, and scheduled surgery ASAP.

I am too tall and they were too saggy to have it covered by my insurance. I decided to get the abdominoplasty at the same time, to get rid of the 3rd boob. I love running and was tired of needing the Enell and heavy duty shaper panties to do so comfortably. I'm 5'7", 205lbs, but fairly fit, good muscle tone.

Today I am 3 days post-surgery, finally feeling more human. The first couple of days are in a haze of pain. I'm so grateful my Mom came to help, I definitely needed her and my husband to manage me and the girls (3&5).

So 4 days post-surgery, and getting in and out of bed is much less painful. Managed to handle my own food all day. Washed the nasty compression garment, and did a quick sponge bath with baby wipes. Healing is going well. The only concern I have is the bruising below my armpits, I didn't start with ice packs until the second day and it looks like a fair amt. of blood pooled, puffy and dark, sore. It's not getting worse, but not better either. I'm really enjoying being able to wear camisoles w/o bras! I was a very saggy 40DDD+ before surgery. Seemed like the girls would just fill any bra I gave them, and overflow by the end of the day. And seeing my belly just brings me to tears with joy. I'm eating well, no nausea, giving up sugar. I'm trying to focus on food as nourishment and healing, rather than a way to manage my moods, "treats" to get me through the day.

I have a Dr. appt. on Wednesday (day 6 PS), so I need to remember to get my before pix. I think I'll be able to have the drains taken out, at least one of them. Tomorrow I start tapering off the Oxy.

One drain out, healing going well. I think the armpit swelling/pain is the worst of it, and the annoying drain. Getting in and out of bed is getting much easier.