24 years old, 40 DDD to a lovely C cup. So happy! - Houston, TX

I used to LOVE my large breast, but as years went by they began to sag and I really started to notice the difference in size, needless to say I am very ready for this! My procedure will be partially covered by my health insurance, the plan is to perform a lift on my right breast and reduce the left breast to match the right. I have 1 week till my surgery date! Will hopefully update with great results.

Had my surgery yesterday! I was the first case of the morning, when I got to the hospital they took my vitals and hooked me up to the iv and got me ready to be marked by my doctor, after he marked me it wasn't too long until they came to take me to the OR, there I spoke to the anesthesiologist and they put me under, 6 hours later I woke up in the recover room. My throat was killing me! I was very nauseous from the anesthesia and the pain medication they gave me (morphine) did not help so i was switched over to a different pain pump that was hooked up to my IV fluids, I was also given antibiotics. I ended up staying overnight which was a HUGE HELP. The nurses taught me how to properly empty out my drains and answered any questions I had. Today I am back home, trying to take it easy. I've been able to walk around which my doctor said is key, it obviously helps prevent blood clots and keeps the blood circulating. I haven't been able to take off the dressing the doctor put on but so far I like what I see. He ended up removing 790 grams from my left breast and 250 grams from my right. 2 pounds!! Amazing.

So, I am in LOVE. I am 4 days post op, loving my size and having a smooth recovery so far. I will be taking the antibiotics for about 10 days and have an appointment to see my PS in 3 weeks. I got my drains removed yesterday and have had very light bleeding/drainage since. I was able to shower today and that was lovely! My PS said to make sure and lightly wash all the incision/drain sights with antibacterial soap and running water. no baths obviously, no swimming quite yet haha. i felt great after taking a shower and even went out to lunch today. After too much activity i definitely get a little sore so i'm learning how important it is to rest and not overdo it! my body is healing well but i have to take it easy! and i have no problem with that :) unfortunately i have to go back to work on tuesday, i do have a desk job so it's not strenuous, my main concern is the drive. hoping not to have any issues with that.