49 Year Old 2 Children, Weight Loss - Grimsby, GB

yeah! I'm 4 weeks post op, 47 years old with a 3 and 5 year old and soooooo glad I've done it. almost 5 pounds removed (was 36g, not sure what size I am yet). my biggest advice is to get stuff done before, it's so easy to over do it. my husband is supportive and I had the house and yard in top shape the day before surgery but am feeling 4 weeks with no dusting or vacuuming... I did so much research and really didn't need much, comfy pillows to keep me on my back and propped up, a few ice packs were nice and button down pjs and shirts (I have 2 of each and use camis I can step into) but was wearing overhead shirts by 10 days. bras were/have been the hardest part. I purchased several post op bras from amazon (carefix was the nicest brand) and ended up returning them all (noting one that would work) and getting the fruit of the loom front close/racer back bras from walmart (2/$11) in a few sizes and the nurse put me in the largest due to swelling and I'm down to the next smaller which is 38 and my actual band size is 34. they are pretty supportive and 4 works for me so I can change often and be able to wash. I have to say, there hasn't been much pain. if you nursed and ever felt engorged, that's what I think it often feels like, sometimes like letting down and a bad sunburn. I only took pain meds the first two days. hardest things to do were get in and out of bed and reach stuff above head (still) and in the lower reaches of refrigerator and cupboards. happy for you! good luck!

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Take a look at my Notebooks where you will find some helpful lists for both pre and post op.  Let me know if you have any questions.  

Hi; Good choice in deciding on getting the reduction. I had mine done over 1yr ago. I had a few complications & I still do.
Although it was a rough recovery, I do not regret it.
I was a 36K, now down to a 36D(left breast) 36DD right breast(smh) reason being is I had dissolve stitches, so one incision area bursted open, when it began to form new tissue and skin, it made that breast a bit bigger. That same breast also developed an infection(Trip to ER).

Right breast areola skin COMPLETELY CAME OFF(returned a lot thanks to this amazing oil I used
(EMU OIL) not just any one. I bought a healing one. Best one I've used yet!!!

LINK to site purchased:
iasotea.com/4368271

My surgeon was shocked at my healing how fast it was.
I was scared to tell him what I used, because he just recommended gauze and bacetration ointment(EPIC FAIL) hence infection. Plus he wasn't very nice.

I Don't mean to frighten u...
But I wish someone informed me of do's and don'ts,

so do's:
-Get many gauze pads(Johnson and Johnson best
-They will stick to u, due to blood so, wet them in shower before u remove.
-GET THAT EMU OIL(version mentioned) for scar healing TRUST ME!!!
-Get latex gloves
-Antibacterial body wash(dial)
-Pillows to lay your back on for 6weeks of only sleeping on back.
Best to get recliner!!
-Front Closure Sports bra>>padded gauze underneath boob before putting on, otherwise the bra will dig through incision)

Don'ts:-No wire bras
-Do not wipe breast dry with towel, after showers instead pat dry, otherwise friction and tear.
-do not make sudden movements on and off bed(will tear incision(my mistake).
-If u smoke quit NOW, will leave scar tissue and slow healing.

Anyway GOOD LUCK!
Sorry for rambling, but u need to know.

I had breast reduction 2 years ago and have worked up enough courage to have tummy tuck in March2017! I am so curious to know how those two compare!

Good luck!!
I'm over 1yr post op. Many complications, but follow the rules and you'll be fine.
Try to get a recliner chair.