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So Soon! 5'8, 130lbs - Halifax, NS

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26 days post

Almost a month!

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Hi ladies! So on thursday I will be a month post-op - I can't believe how fast the time has gone! I'm a little stressed today though - I am supposed to have my post-op appointment with my surgeon tomorrow (it's about an hour drive from here) and they are calling for a massive snow storm overnight/during the day tomorrow. I called the PS's office yesterday to ask if they would be closing if the storm was bad/if I could reschedule for next week and they told me that they wouldn't be closing and that the soonest they could get me in otherwise would be April 16th ... I don't want to wait that long! Tons of things are being canceled already as the forecast has gotten worse so they may change their mind ... But even then I don't want to wait until April to know if things are looking normal! I also want to be able to ask my PS if I can start doing arm exercises, if I'm still supposed to be wearing a sports bra 24/7, if I can be sleeping on my sides, if he wants me to be doing any massaging etc ... Ugh. I am feeling really good but I don't want to push it and I want to know if they are where they should be at this point in healing! Worse comes to worse I will cancel my appointment in the morning if the conditions are too bad and see if he will answer some of my questions by email or by phone. I don't know if they usually do this but hopefully under the circumstances they'd consider it!
My left boob is still a little higher (I am left handed) but I think that is pretty normal. They are definitely starting to soften up, especially on the top. Nipples are still sensitive but not as bad as they were before (I can shower without having to cover them from the spray hahaha). I know every PS is different but if anyone wants to share what they were okayed for a the 4 week/1 month point I'd really appreciate it :)

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April 1, 2014
Your breasts got round shape. Mine got too. This waiting game is so annoying. Your incisions look great! How long do you need to wear wireless bra? Do you still wear your compression bra?
May 21, 2014
Hey I am also looking at having my surgery done in Halifax! Being from not such a big province/state I am worried about my limited choices on doctors and such. Who did you see, price and how did it all go? The results look great!!
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18 days post

Gym and some new bras!

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Hi everyone! So I started back at the gym at post op day 15 and it feels great! I was very careful though and have been sticking to incline walking, stair climbing machine (at a reasonable pace) and the stationary bike along with some leg and ab exercises. I'm trying to go every second day so that I don't overdo it or try to do upper body exercises while my legs are still sore - I can't wait until I can get back to a full routine! I have a follow-up with my PS on the 26th so I will wait to check in with him before I do any of that.
Otherwise things have been good - I have been liking my shape more and more as they slowly drop! I got a couple new seamless bras that I can wear from Winners and Forever21 and it's been nice to be out of the ugly front zip ones I had (that were also chaffing a little).
I have slept on my sides a little but am staying mainly on my back, probably more because I'm paranoid of messing something up haha ... I've been babying them a little!
It's been been very cold and icy here though so I have been covering them up most of the time - had a little incident where I fell on the ice right outside of my house - my relax of course was to outstretch my arm and that was not a pleasant feeling on my pec/boob area but thankfully the discomfort was gone shortly... I just hope it didn't affect anything longterm! They look and feel the same (still fairly firm but slowly getting softer on top!) so I think I'm alright... Just worrying. Has anyone else had a fall or incidents at all? I think that's it for now - I will post a couple pics of the bras - unfortunately I had to take them with my phone so sorry for the bad quality!

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March 19, 2014
Going to the gym every other day is a great idea!! I will def have to try that, thanks for the update. Quick question- How many days prior to just surgery did you stop working out? Thanks Nelly
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March 20, 2014
Hi! It's been working great for me so far, keeps me from overdoing it :) as for your question, I stopped working out my chest as soon as I found out that I was going to have the surgery - so about two months before (just because with understand the thicker those muscles are the more healing required after they've been cut) but I continued with all of my other regular workouts until 1 day prior to the surgery (I just didn't want to workout the day before and then have boob soreness on too of muscle soreness when I came out of surgery)
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March 19, 2014
You look Great girl! My Surgery is tomorrow, can't wait to heal & for them to settle! =)
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March 20, 2014
Thank you !! Good luck tomorrow and happy healing :)
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10 days post

Update/A word of advice

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So I just wanted to update this and say that I am doing well - I am now able to reach above my head and do pretty much everything without pain (besides heavy lifting or pushing). I am going through gym withdrawals however and am hoping to start spinning and doing my light lower body work on Thursday when it's been 2 weeks. I've been walking everyday but it doesn't feel like enough (but I also don't want to compromise my healing so I will wait for that 2 week mark). My boobs have definitely dropped a little - one faster than the other of course (seems that's how it goes for almost everyone so I'm not too worried). I think I was doing a little too much comparing earlier and have come to find they actually look smaller in the pictures I've taken than in real life. I've decided to stop comparing. I have been feeling like they might be smaller than what I was hoping for - but at least I know I went with the max my PS suggested so I'm not regretting my decision or anything like that. They are still changing and I need to have patience! A word of advice for any other girls who are feeling small post BA ...Go try on one of your old bathing suits NOW. Seeing them shape a bikini that used to gap/be flat against your chest ...a great feeling.

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March 13, 2014
They will look great :)!! I didnt like mine in the beginning because i kept comparing to others!! Once i stopped religiously checking realself i got used to mine and now i think they look pretty good :)!!
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March 17, 2014
Thank you :) You're right, comparing can be dangerous and I am feeling much happier with my results day by day !
March 13, 2014
Today is your 2 week mark, hurray!! Good luck at the gym! I am also a big gym advocate! I workout 5-6 times a week for about 1 1/2hrs a day, I'm afraid I'm going to have major withdraws (BA is T-Minus 20 days) ! Let us know how ur first day back went! :)
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March 17, 2014
Thank you! My first day back went well, but I am making sure not to strain anything - stuck to mostly incline walking / stair master and some abs on the first day and then the second day I did legs (without squats) but I was lucky enough to have my boyfriend there to move all the plates (on leg press) because I definitely shouldn't be doing that yet. I can't wait to get back to my full routine though! Wow yours is coming up so soon you must be getting excited :)
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March 17, 2014
Hey How's your healing going ? I'm going to gym tomorrow morning I'm 17 days post op- how is gyming going for you? What are you able to fo? How is recovery going? I'm going to walk on an incline and do lunges and squats:-) Happy healing x
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March 17, 2014
Hi! Healing is going great so far! I feel almost completely back to normal so it has been hard to stay away from some of the exercises I'm used to doing with my upper body but I've held strong so far! For now I have done incline walking, stair master and stationary biking for cardio, leg press (my boyfriend moved the plates though), leg extensions and wall sits along with some unweighted squats and lunges. I've also been able to do some lower abs exercises. It felt so good to get back in the gym but just remember to pace yourself! I felt out of breath really quickly at first, especially on the stair climber. Hope your workout goes well tomorrow :)