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each day is better
UPDATED FROM Cm8308
28 days post
4 weeks
Cm8308September 3, 2013
WORTH IT
Today is 4 weeks. So far healing is going great. I'm happy with the overall look. I wish they were slightly smaller but hopefully that will come with some weight loss. There is an area under my arm that kinda looks like a roll. I do not like that. My surgeon said a lot of it is swelling but I'm not so sure. The good thing is I have up to one year to have lipo in the area free of charge so I am not going to concern myself with the area. They seem to be the same size and nipples match up. I'm still in sports bras so I'm not sure of my true size as of yet. I'm hoping to fit in a Ccup but who knows. Clothes look so much better on and I'm enjoying wearing strapless clothing. I've even gone bra less a few time. More importantly I've had no back/shoulder/neck pain.
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August 23, 2013
You look great in your striped dress. Confidence is such a nice feeling to have. Far better than constantly being self conscious about what your boobs are doing.
UPDATED FROM Cm8308
13 days post
Excercise
Cm8308August 19, 2013
I know I have to wait a while for cardio, like 6 weeks, but what about walking?? I walk laps around the house, but my husband and I usually walk 3 miles everyday. Just wondering if anyone was cleared for that.
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August 19, 2013
Walking is fine, just nothing that makes them bounce while internal tissue is healing. Also, lumps are normal and will soften over time. Everyone is different as to how long that takes. Mine took a long time: I had one lump that has only now finally gone 6 months later. The rest went over the course of the first 3 months. Hope this helps :)
August 20, 2013
The lump in right breast seems to be softening but the one in left doesn't. Thanks for easing my mind. ;)
August 19, 2013
You look amazing and I'm sure that you will get a little smaller once the swelling has subsided. Thanks for sharing, gives us all the information of what to expect (good and bad)....
August 20, 2013
Thank you sooo much. I feel great!!! I'm happy with the size I am now, just don't want to be any bigger. I think a lot of it is there is such a fear of having a big chest again that you think you are still big.
August 20, 2013
You look so great! I don't know when you're allowed to walk and I'm wanting to get cleared too. I think walking should be ok. You should give your PS a call and ask if a 3 mile walk is ok. Happy healing :)
August 20, 2013
Thank you. I have a check up next week. I will just hold of until then. Although my son and I have been having some mini dance sessions in the kitchen. :)
August 20, 2013
I was walking for three miles at two weeks post op. Just make sure you wear a good compression sports bra and let your body tell you if you are going to fast or if you overdid yourself. I am four weeks post op and I walked 13 miles today - I took my son and his friend to Coney Island and I walked up and down the boardwalk for four hours. I have to say I have never felt better in my life. What a pleasure it was to walk without bouncing and I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh sea air. I can't wait to be cleared for jogging in two weeks.
August 21, 2013
13 miles, that's awesome. I have an appointment this coming Monday which is a day before 3 weeks so I'm going to see what he says. Can't wait to start walking.
August 20, 2013
Hey - I think this feeling of still being too big is commonplace, I know I'm certainly going through it (6 weeks post-op). I'm seeing it like toothache- if you've ever had it, sometimes you're just desperate to get rid of the whole tooth but actually the answer is to get the tooth treated and keep it. I'm realising that I have got rid of the back pain, the self-consciousness (99%) and what's leftover is a residue loathing for just BREASTS! We need to learn to love our bodies anew. I think your new boobs look incredible, and small, and they really suit you. :)
August 21, 2013
Thank you so much. I completely agree with you. I think we come to hate our breasts so much that seeing anything on your chest make you feel like there is too much. I'm getting better everyday with how I feel about them.
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So your doc only removed 500 total? I would like to be left a C but my doc says a B because insurance is making him take 1000 total. That's stressing me out the most.