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47 Years Old 2 Kids 3 Including Hubby Saying Bye to the Big Boobies - Glasgow, GB
UPDATED FROM suegil
2 months post
9 weeks post surgery
Can't believe tomorrow will be nine weeks since I had my BR surgery I haven't posted for a while as not much to report I'm delighted with the results I'm still hoping to go down a cup size I'm currently between a 36D or DD I think I'm still swollen but I need to get my act together and loose weight also, everything has been healing well I'm still quite sore under my boobs I think I may be having a reaction to the silicone gel I've started using but I'm quite sore and have raised red scars my nipples are also super sensitive and the cold weather in Scotland is not helping! I also have a little pain in bed if I'm turning it's a sensation of pulling the scar lines quite hard to describe but I can sleep on either side now just not on my tummy. I can hand on heart say I've not regretted having this done I should have done it 10 years ago if anyone has advice for me re my sore scars please let me know sending good wishes for everyone healing and anyone about to start the process x
Replies (5)
M
November 22, 2016
I've been using bio oil. My surgeon recommended 'sturdy' massaging with it every day and I think my scars are looking good for 10 weeks. I don't have any real issues with pain or tightness (I'm wearing underwire bras with no discomfort) so I would give it a go. Glad you are happy with your results - like you I wish I hadn't waited so long to do it!
S
November 23, 2016
Thanks I was using bio oil and changed to silicone gel think I will start again on the bio oil I'm glad your happy with your results thanks for the advice x
M
November 22, 2016
Glad to read your update Suegil. I also read the bio oil comments, sounds like good advice (not that I have any clue yet!) but I have also read that you've got to keep these new scars moist and supple. Continued good healing to you and everyone else!
S
November 23, 2016
It sounds like the bio oil is getting better reviews than silicone gel so I'm going to start back on it tonight x
E
November 23, 2016
Hi Sue great to hear from you. I am now almost 6 weeks post op and still feeling great. I am using lavender oil on scars and finding it very successful - no problems at all and scars healing very well. I was told not to use bio oil by the nurse!! Will check again when I return in a couple of weeks - I am so happy with results (although I was very scared)!! Only problem I have a bigger appetite!! Take good care
S
November 24, 2016
Hi thanks for the tip on lavender oil will try that I put the silicone gel on last night and was burning and sore I think that may be the problem I'm glad your happy with your results xx
E
November 24, 2016
I would not use it Sue if it is burning and sore. I was given silicone gel strips to use but was not impressed by them! Hope you are ok - take very good care xx
S
UPDATED FROM suegil
1 month post
5 weeks post
Well that's 5 weeks since my BR where does the time go? I'm feeling fine have some discomfort under my breasts where the incision lines are around my rib area hopefully another few weeks and that will go still got a very small opening under the left side but I think it's closing over slowly.
I can honestly say The only thing I regret is not getting it done sooner.
I'm a bit fed up as the kids have gone back to uni and I've been pretty much around the house so have cabin fever I'm going to try driving this weekend as that will be nearly 6 weeks post op hope all you lovely ladies are keeping well I've also uploaded a new pic ????
I can honestly say The only thing I regret is not getting it done sooner.
I'm a bit fed up as the kids have gone back to uni and I've been pretty much around the house so have cabin fever I'm going to try driving this weekend as that will be nearly 6 weeks post op hope all you lovely ladies are keeping well I've also uploaded a new pic ????
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T
October 26, 2016
Looking great Sue, yes make sure you get out and do things or you might start feeling depressed that was my problem, you should be fine to drive now if your PS says so they say you can do most normal things after 3 weeks if your not on pain killers. Maybe just put a sponge or towel folded between you and the seat belt if it bothers you. X
E
October 26, 2016
Great news Sue - nice to hear everything is going well for you - I am still feeling fab - I was told 2 weeks for driving but have started already (10days) - my car is automatic so very easy to manoeuvre - give it a try - am sure you will be fine - stay well and like you I wish I had done it 5 years ago when I first thought of it!!
M
October 26, 2016
You're going great there suegil. Wow, it didn't even occur to me that I won't be able to drive for a few weeks! Enjoy getting out and about.
S
October 30, 2016
I'm back to driving now but I've been mostly in my house for 5 weeks so don't do that as I was worried about going out alone and before the surgery I was very independent
B
October 27, 2016
awesome to read your update! I am 6 weeks post and returned to work! I was brain tired after the first day but my body was fine!
I still have some odd tingles here and there, my lipo on the sides is taking much longer to return to normal! I actually bought a new bra and it is awesome to have no underwires and seams!! Also, it is wonderful to not have any shoulder and neck pain!! I am so glad I had this procedure done!
I still have some odd tingles here and there, my lipo on the sides is taking much longer to return to normal! I actually bought a new bra and it is awesome to have no underwires and seams!! Also, it is wonderful to not have any shoulder and neck pain!! I am so glad I had this procedure done!
S
October 30, 2016
Well done I've been able to work from home but going back to the office this week still a little uncomfortable on the stitch lines under the boobs but everything else is great love not having to wear under wired ugly bras
B
October 30, 2016
Happy back to the office! It was weird because I didn't share what surgery I was having done, but most of the the people think I've lost a ton of weight!!! Which, I have on top of the surgery, but it was kinda funny having everyone ask around to everyone but me!!
S
October 30, 2016
Back to driving now and went out on Thursday for 2 hours of retail therapy on my own! Nice to buy tops that actually fit and don't pull over the boobies! Going back to work this week I'm still tender under my boobs I've only been using bio oil so think I will start with the silicone sheets this week and see if that makes any difference x
UPDATED FROM suegil
19 days post
Small setback
Took a nice long bath tonight and managed to wash my hair again however I noticed that on both breasts where the T incisions meet under the breasts they have opened up a little so I cleaned them and put on iodine dressings and covered them over with clean fresh dressings fingers crossed they start to close up other than this small setback things are looking good was a little emotional this morning which I promised myself I wouldn't do as I have chosen this journey unlike many woman who sadly loose their breasts to cancer so I got up out of bed and got on with the day as usual probably did too much but I do get easily bored I've posted a few more photos for you to look at and would welcome any comments and advice x
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A
October 10, 2016
Well, you look terrific, so that's good! I do see the opening at the bottom. I am sure it is normal and will be fine, but if it were me I'd call my dr's office for advice on what is best to do. They can advise you on whether or not to tape it, what go put on it, etc. Your shape looks better all the time!
S
October 10, 2016
Thank you I'm going to call them this morning and see what's best to do as its quite sore now too x
E
W
October 10, 2016
That's what I was telling u about they will just put a dressing on to
Heal its perfectly normal I'm going into week 9 and mine has just about healed don't worry ok [RS bleep]
Heal its perfectly normal I'm going into week 9 and mine has just about healed don't worry ok [RS bleep]
S
October 10, 2016
Thanks they said to continue with iodine pads and dressings lucky you week 9 xx
E
October 17, 2016
I have had my op Sue and am home. Complication after surgery due to a haematomy in the breast. Had to go into surgery again! Am amazed with what I have been through that I have no pain whatsoever and the boobs look amazing (b cup) - an over the moon (this is day 3) - lots of energy and looking forward to getting back to normal. I hope you are on the mend and feeling great I can't believe it's over! Take good care.
S
October 19, 2016
I'm so glad you're okay I'm sorry to hear you had complications though but glad they got that sorted quickly remember to take it easy I did too much too soon and it set me back even today after my 4 week check I went shopping and I was exhausted after an hour! im still in a DD cup I'm hoping to go down a bit more but it's still a big difference keep in touch and let me know how you're getting on I will try to post a pic tonight x
E
October 19, 2016
Thanks Sue for your kind words - am still feeling great - skeeping like a log at night (maybe it was the double doze of anaesthetic ha ha)! Absolutely thrilled with the results so far - still no pain or discomfort so fingers crossed all goes well. I see the nurse on Friday so will keep you posted. Take good care.
S
October 19, 2016
I was the same not too much pain for the first week then I found out it was because my PS injected all the areas with anesthetic to help with the pain but overall I only took paracetamol on very few occasions keep resting x
T
October 19, 2016
You look great Sue, how is it going your 4 weeks now? it will get easier from now i promise at week 4 every thing started to get better the tightness and energy etc. xx
S
October 19, 2016
Hi I was at the hospital today all looking good a little opening under the left breast so it still has a dressing on but everything else healing well quite a lot of bruise appearing this week around the nipple area especially still feeling tight under the anchor lines but I'm delighted with my overall result I bought a new dress today after my apt and I asked my son to zip me in and he told me he's never managed to get a zip up easily on me before so I was really pleased (sad I know!) I'm so glad everything is going well for you was your house okay when you got back? X
T
October 19, 2016
aww so pleased for you, I still have some bruising but almost gone, scars are getting less scary too, yes nothing nicer than the feeling of wearing something you could never wear before, i love not wearing underwire bra's doubt i will ever buy one again lol. So pleased for you. Yes we are back the house survived even our freezer stuff, had a couple of big trees down at the back of the house but they missed the house :-)
You're looking great
Why not give bio oil a try? Keep on massaging as it does help. Xx