34 Years Old.....34G Cup - Edmonton, AB

I'm anticipating my two week visit. Last night in the shower some of my tape appeared to be coming off.....got out of shower and was beginning to remove it. It looks like my incision is open. Not bleeding but not healing fully together. The bottom layers are good but it really freaked me out. I will be disappointed if that's how it heals. Also, still a LOT of swelling on my left side under my are and on my ribs.

I hear you about the confusing info. I was told to leave my tape on until my 2 week visit (which I did). At the visit, dr zhu told me to keep taping for 3 months. I asked how often to change ...he said once a week would be good and the nurse said I could do it every day if I wanted. I changed the tape for the first time on my own today (5 days since visit) and it really pulled taking it off. I am paranoid I disrupted the seams. So I think I will leave it on longer until it gets gross or falls off ;) maybe he'll tell you something different altogether, lol. As far as swelling, I am 18 days and still very swollen & tender. I'm obsessing about how much they will go down because they feel too big still. I have looked at so many pics on here and some people seem to stay a pretty consistent size after surgery and others swell up and it takes many many weeks until they see their results. Dr Zhu said the majority of swelling will be down by 8 weeks with continued change until 6 months so I guess I have a ways to go yet. Good luck with your appt; hope all is ok with your incision!

Which technique did younget? Lollipop or anchor? Do you have a ,ot of swelling under your arms on your ribcage?

We had planned lollipop but changed to anchor right before surgery. I regret not really looking at them at the 1 day dressing change or taking a pic sometime that first week because I know they continued to swell as the days went on. I def have more swelling under my arms than immediately post op because my arms brush against them now (just like they did when they were huge!) Not so much my ribcage though. I am still bruised the lower half of each breast, just not the ugly colours from the first week if you want to compare how you're coming along. If you have a bunch of questions for him, write them down so you don't forget. He wasn't in with me that long. They were running 1.5 hours behind the day I was there :o

That's so aggitating. I understand things come up but once you've waited 1.5 hours, please take the time to be thorough with me. But Thanks for the advice, I will write some stuff down. Whe I called today about my incision, Sharon told me it will heal. Without her being a doctor or seeing it I'm not sure how she can assure me. But time will tell. I too a, still Uber swollen, don't know what my actual cup size will be. What size were you? If you don't mind me asking.

I was a 30h/32g. Like yours but much longer :) I asked to be the proverbial C but also said to take as much as he safely could without compromising blood supply or shape. I know it's early but I wish he would have taken more. time will tell I guess. How are you shaping up?

I agree with you, and so many other women on here that they didn't take enough. I too wanted to be back down to a c, it's a nice size....and you can buy inexpensive bras! I feel bigger than I invisioned. Healing is going well I think. Seeing my surgeon on the first....guess he gets the final say on how healing is going. Lol

Thank you for this feed/your comments. My BR has been scheduled for May 9th. Excited but nervous. I too have a two year old. Single mother. So, healing-help is a concern. I'm a 42H ... hoping to be a C or D. I'm afraid to tell doctor D and not have enough taken off?! The thought of less pain, easy to find bras and feeling better in outfits does sound good! Happy healing to you all and thanks again for your comments/stories.

^ definitely ask for a smaller size as most doctors go larger.... :/

They can't go buy a cup size.... They do everything by weight. So you would have to talk to your surgeon about what you are looking to lose an figure that out in weight. Example.... I s a 34G..... They removed 200g from each side.... Now I will most likely be a D

Was the swelling from lipo on the sides or all over?

I never did get a clear answer as to what size, I had asked to be a c......breast are still quite swollen but my DD bra is quite big on my new ones! What was your reduction? I feel that there are a lot of ladies who get smaller reductions. Before my surgery I was on here reading a lot, and most women were saying little to no pain three days post op......I am 11 days post op and still really tender.

You know I was noticing no none tells their story. I am all about sharing. I feltman still feel like there was so much I wished Inwood have known, not that it would have influenced my overall decision, but....I may have done things diffrently.
As for the wee ones....lol....it sure can be a challenge. My two year old has a hard time understanding. One moment I am lifting my shirt and bra to show her the bottom incision telling her it's my owie, she rubs it's softly saying owie......moments later she is ramming me with her head. Lol. I know all about tender.

pain for me had never been over a 6. my surgery was a day surgery. on the table for 2 hours and was home 4 hours later! the pain is totally bearable

Pain nil....have not experienced any 'pain'...took no pain relief. I was in for one night...probably too long....hospitals are noisy...was close to the nursery...lots of babies born that night LOL! Yes about 2 1/2 hours op.....scared is good, just believe in your PS and do all the right things post op.....

Thank you! Had a quick trip to the er last night....had swelling under my left arm on my rib cage getting bigger day by day......the ruling....hematoma. so it feels like I was punched hard in the ribs. Super sucky but this too will heal!

Was just measured......,32E