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Tired of These 34M BRAS!!!! - Greensboro, NC
UPDATED FROM Shevans87
Time is Flying!!!!
Shevans87August 6, 2016
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Hey all!!!
It has been awhile that I have updated but I haven't forgotten about you girls! I promise!!!
So for me, I believe this is week 7 post-op. Wowzers!!!! Almost 2 months and I feel I can take over the worllllllldddd! Sike, just joking but I have taken over my mentality as far as how I view my body. It still has its imperfections but now I only see it as "gateways of improvement."
My scarring isn't too bad but I really didn't even care about scarring in the first place. I wanted to be a normal woman with normal sized boobs.
I saw my Dr. For my 6week checkup and nothing to be concerned about with him. Still the best decision I have made for myself thus far.
I do have a small concern though....one of my sutures behind the areola spit out but I didn't bother it. Now the skin has grown over it and now I wonder if it's going to be necessary to get removed????
Idk but I entered a creme study for scars that has to be approved by my insurance but my Dr. Says it has had much success so far and that I was a great candidate blah blah blah blah!!!!
So I'm just waiting to hear from him about what the insurance said.
Still haven't gotten my bra sizing done. Still a bit nervous and fearful of "a number" (Almost exactly the way I feel about the weight scale) lol. I just like that they're much smaller than before tho.
So anyway, when is the actual size going to be ACTUAL???? I forgot to ask the Dr. Darnnit!!!!
Well happy healings and new beginnings everyone. So much more to discover in this life!!!
Oh, P.s.
My coworkers said to me recently that I walk with so much style and confidence now, like fresh energy!. I thought that was pretty cool. It will forever stay in my heart!!!
It has been awhile that I have updated but I haven't forgotten about you girls! I promise!!!
So for me, I believe this is week 7 post-op. Wowzers!!!! Almost 2 months and I feel I can take over the worllllllldddd! Sike, just joking but I have taken over my mentality as far as how I view my body. It still has its imperfections but now I only see it as "gateways of improvement."
My scarring isn't too bad but I really didn't even care about scarring in the first place. I wanted to be a normal woman with normal sized boobs.
I saw my Dr. For my 6week checkup and nothing to be concerned about with him. Still the best decision I have made for myself thus far.
I do have a small concern though....one of my sutures behind the areola spit out but I didn't bother it. Now the skin has grown over it and now I wonder if it's going to be necessary to get removed????
Idk but I entered a creme study for scars that has to be approved by my insurance but my Dr. Says it has had much success so far and that I was a great candidate blah blah blah blah!!!!
So I'm just waiting to hear from him about what the insurance said.
Still haven't gotten my bra sizing done. Still a bit nervous and fearful of "a number" (Almost exactly the way I feel about the weight scale) lol. I just like that they're much smaller than before tho.
So anyway, when is the actual size going to be ACTUAL???? I forgot to ask the Dr. Darnnit!!!!
Well happy healings and new beginnings everyone. So much more to discover in this life!!!
Oh, P.s.
My coworkers said to me recently that I walk with so much style and confidence now, like fresh energy!. I thought that was pretty cool. It will forever stay in my heart!!!
UPDATED FROM Shevans87
So I'm Officially 5 Weeks Post-op!!!
Shevans87July 18, 2016
Soooo, it's 5 weeks so far and I am nervous, excited and not so sure all at the same time!!!! Lol Still trying to heal up the agitated T-incisions, and not sure if my body is ready to go back to work. I don't really know but I did have a CVS PHARMACY haul yesterday.
My boyfriend bought me some stuff called Manuka Medi-Honey, Neosporin Spray and some Cami-like bras (those were from Walmart though for $4.97) and I felt better within the first hour of putting all that stuff on me!!! Lol I even had a great night's sleep in my bed!!!
That Medi-honey is the business!!! I love it!!!
Found out late in the game that the sportsbras the Dr. Had recommended me, had been cutting into me everytime I wore them. Which wasn't often. So I have my 6wk. Checkup next wednesday, I believe but I am going to keep an eye on this incision site.
There is hope ladies!!!! Thank God for it!!!! Lol
My boyfriend bought me some stuff called Manuka Medi-Honey, Neosporin Spray and some Cami-like bras (those were from Walmart though for $4.97) and I felt better within the first hour of putting all that stuff on me!!! Lol I even had a great night's sleep in my bed!!!
That Medi-honey is the business!!! I love it!!!
Found out late in the game that the sportsbras the Dr. Had recommended me, had been cutting into me everytime I wore them. Which wasn't often. So I have my 6wk. Checkup next wednesday, I believe but I am going to keep an eye on this incision site.
There is hope ladies!!!! Thank God for it!!!! Lol
Replies (2)
July 20, 2016
I had a lot of the same problems with my T incisions. Glad you're starting to feel better. I'm 7 weeks post op today and I have a question for you. Do you feel your breasts are hard? Mine feel pretty hard. A little squishy on the edges but the middle bulk is pretty hard. Was wondering if that's normal or if I need to be doing massage or something??
Again, glad you're doing good!
Again, glad you're doing good!
July 20, 2016
Mine were like and yes I did massage them and concentrated on those 'hard spots'. Haven't really massaged them in awhile because I'm trying to heal up under there but they seem to be coming into the 'teardrop, natural, jiggly' stage much more. Lol will resume once healing is complete underneath.
Have you begun working out yet? I tried in week 2 or 3 but figured it was waaay too early so kinda discouraged now...
Have you begun working out yet? I tried in week 2 or 3 but figured it was waaay too early so kinda discouraged now...
July 20, 2016
Oh, I used 100% pure/organic coconut oil to massage them!!! Forgot to mention that! Lol
July 20, 2016
I was given the ok to do light exercise this week. I had a tummy tuck done also though.
But arms light lifting for tone. Walking, jogging.
Was warned I will swell after u start exercising again so be aware of that! He said don't freak out. It's normal!
But arms light lifting for tone. Walking, jogging.
Was warned I will swell after u start exercising again so be aware of that! He said don't freak out. It's normal!
July 24, 2016
My surgery was May 31st my breast are not hard but I'm having issues healing at the bottom as well... I went from an H cup to a D/DD the nipples and breast look great just need to heal I went to work after 2 weeks
July 24, 2016
It will heal....just keep babying it. I've been been itching up a storm under my breasts for about 4 days now and they say that's a sign of healing.
Must be true because when I looked at my wounds, they look so much better!!! Like 75/80% better!!! I'll give mine another week or two to completely close the T-incision.
Must be true because when I looked at my wounds, they look so much better!!! Like 75/80% better!!! I'll give mine another week or two to completely close the T-incision.
August 1, 2016
Hi Shevans I'm still really sore are you? My body is still "spitting stitches" it will not dissolve them so they come out I look 75% better but I'm still really sore at 2 months out/ any one else still feel this way?
August 1, 2016
Yea Tee81072, some people can still be a little sore 2-3months post surgery! With you spitting sutures out the body is showing you that it's healing. If you feel like its unbearable though, please see your doctor but @ 7 weeks I no longer am sore but know I have a stitch that never gotten taken out and the skin had grown over it and it looks a little odd, but I'm physically fine.
Eat alot of protein and drink water....once I began to do that my soreness went down drastically!
Keep me updated on your outcomes!
Eat alot of protein and drink water....once I began to do that my soreness went down drastically!
Keep me updated on your outcomes!
August 2, 2016
It's been 7weeks. I need to update but I just went back to work. I'll try to do it by Thursday.
UPDATED FROM Shevans87
Sleeping has become a worsem feat for me!!!!
Shevans87July 15, 2016
Hey girls, I need some suggestions. I can not sleep comfortably (side sleeper and stomach sleeper by nature) and when I try, I can feel a pull on my boobies!!! So I went back to my back sleeping (which I hate tremendously) and it promotes healing for me but it also keeps me awake every few hours!!!! I'm getting a little dissapointed with that part.
I already split a little bit of both incisions underneath both breasts so I'm trying to do right. I am supposed to go back to work (I am CNA in a nursing home) but I don't think I'll be ready by then.
Taking all suggestions please!!!! Happy healing everybody!!!
I already split a little bit of both incisions underneath both breasts so I'm trying to do right. I am supposed to go back to work (I am CNA in a nursing home) but I don't think I'll be ready by then.
Taking all suggestions please!!!! Happy healing everybody!!!
Replies (5)
July 15, 2016
I am having the same issue but I'm only a week post op. I did get a foam wedge pillow from Walmart that helps a little. I am able to sleep a few hours on that then I move to a recliner then back again. I feel your pain. I need to start sleeping so I can go back to work when I am ready!
July 15, 2016
Right!!! I wish I had a recliner!!! And be careful using your arms...that's what messed me up!!! Just simple twisting and turning is enough to do it. Reaching over and things of that nature.
July 15, 2016
Yes. I did have a little blood spot yesterday come through sterile strips and has to be from reaching or turning. I am trying to be more careful but it's hard!!!!! I go Monday for post op and hopefully there's no opening!
July 15, 2016
I slept in my recliner for the first 2 weeks all the time, before transitioning back to the bed. I was not able to sleep on my side until maybe 5 weeks or so. When I had restless nights where I couldn't sleep on my back, I went back to my recliner, and slept with a neck pillow to keep my neck aligned. Not sure if that's an option for you? After surgery I was always waking up in the middle of the night. I would then just nap during the day when I was tired. On day 18 though I returned to work so that cut into my . I am 12 weeks post surgery, and still wake up at least once or twice at night, but I can get back to sleep a little easier now.
July 15, 2016
I wonder why do we wake/sleep in short cycles after surgery??? I don't get it. Even with me having insomnia, I slept better than this!!! Lol
July 16, 2016
It's very very hard. You definitely don't want to split a stitch. Take it from personal experience. I'm 6.5 weeks post op. Same sleeping issue. I end up on my side with a pillow between my knees and my arms bent in front of me not above or under my head. Too much stretch like that. Good luck. At least you know you're not alone!
July 16, 2016
Well thanx, I'm glad I'm not alone. The spots are not bad, but still irritating to say the least.
July 16, 2016
I put a pillow underneath my knees when back sleeping and it felt great. I have to sleep propped up because of GERD but normally I do that on my side's with my knees bent and bottom arm under my head. I could not get comfy on my back till I put that pillow under my knees. I hope you find a solution.
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Yes, please keep updating because it truly helps many people! Everyone who reads may not comment but it helps a ton! It took me 2 years to even post! Lol I was a major REAL SELF STALKER!
Keep up the great spirits though! I know you have to be feeling much better after surgery!