First Day After Breast Reduction - Edinburgh, GB

Thankyou. I have taken three weeks off work and I am enjoying resting and being looked after by my family. The netting feels comfortable and I also have not had any drains which I believe is a bonus. Dressing gets changed on Thursday. So will be able to update further then.

I can only say good things about the spire. They will take you frame into consideration so try and not worry and trust your surgeons judgement. My surgeon was initially going to take more off than he did but after assessing my frame he changed his view. So far very happy. So good luck when your turn comes.

Hi. I have taken three weeks off work and was told two would be enough but I felt the extra week would be beneficial. I have never felt terrible pain, when I first woke up my chest felt a bit tight and a feeling like sunburn. I have taken regular painkillers and at day four I still am taking them regularly. My pain has never been bad, one or two out of ten at the most . At day four I am feeling a wee bit bruised but nothing unmanageable at all. I am so pleased with my results. So try and not worry it will be worth it, and you will cope no problem. I am getting my dressings changed tomorrow so will update then. I hope this has helped. I can't wait until the time I can shop for lovely new clothes. Good luck and if I can help boost your confidence again just keep asking .

Thank you so much that's made me feel a lot better good luck for tomorrow hope all goes well with your change of dtessings

I had looked up the internet to see which surgeons were appropriate. I had come across an organisation called quaba which consists of three plastic surgeons. They have been established for a good number of years. They do their private work in conjunction with spire They stood out above the others in my mind, then I happened to have a conversation with the girl who I regularly go to for back massages. She out if the blue mentioned this organisation of plastic surgeons. They had an excellent reputation by all accounts. I contacted quaba who were so professional from the beginning, pleasant professional and discreet. I asked the person I spoke to who of the three was better placed to do my surgery. She of course said all three were excellent. However I had tried to find out all I could from internet ROTC and decided me Anderson stood out to me. He works for Lothian nhs and also does private work with quaba He is renowned for reconstruction work from mastectomy. I had also been told that his work was amazing from someone who had undergone mastectomy surgery with him and they were amazed by the condition of their scars. It just seemed to fall into place for me, I went for a consultation with him and had no doubts he was the right surgeon for me. I would say do your research if possible get first hand accounts. Once you are confident about your surgeon. Go for it, don't waste time. My experience is the worry and anxiety us far worse than the reality. I am 8 days post op. Feel tender at timex and still not overdoing it but can't believe how good I feel. Hope all goes well for you and I would I've to hear your decision in the end. Good luck

Thank you so much for all your info - I shall keep you posted- lots and lots of luck and I shall look forward to your updates.

Hope all is still going well for you. I have just made an appointment with Dr Anderson so will let you know how I get on.

Ah well done. I am now on my 10th day post op and feel great. Little tender but nothing bad. Still off work but doing housework shopping etc. so all good. Still sitting propped up trying to sleep at night so looking forward to getting back to sleeping on my side. I will post photos after my next appointment next Thursday. Glad you have made the decision to meet the consultant. He will reassure you this is the way to go. Keep me posted