27, 38H - 38C (Hopefully) - Huntsville, AL

I'm just over two weeks out post surgery. I've become more used to my new size. I know a tong of people were talking about those front hook closing bras from Walmart. I gotta say; I'm not a fan. I bought in all about 8 or 9 of them. Because of swelling I originally bought a size up. The band on it was awful I was in so much pain! So we went back and got a them in 3 different sizes (at different times) by the time I got a size that didn't make my incisions scream it was so loose that my boobs were not protected in the slightest, they moved around and hurt. I had one that was tolerable, but still kinda unpleasant. Mostly around the house I wear my Velcro surgical bra they gave me over a tank top so the Velcro doesn't bother me.
I've finally gotten to wear I can pull things over my head a little and I found a few shelf type spaghetti strap bras at old navy for 47 cents! They're my favorite. I only wear those if I'm going somewhere. The surgical bra, and the Walmart bras are almost impossible to completely conceal. You have to wear a crew neck to cover it up, but then you can still see the outline of the Velcro and the wrinkles from the gatheredness on the Walmart ones. So I'm super glad I can wear a regular top with the old navy ones.
The last few days I've been in a lot more pain than I had been in the couple days before that. I'm not sure if it's because I have occasionally been pulling things over my head, or maybe because in my sleep I keep trying to roll over on my sides. Possibly it's just nerves coming back to life. But the bruising has become more sensitive. The absolute worst is the cold. When we go to a really chilly restaurant or something the pain is insane. I don't remember seeing anyone mention that, so maybe it's just me, but the cold is so not my friend!

My fever is lower today, and I got to take a shower (that was pretty excellent). I'm a little more alert today, but wish I wasn't; my head is killing me again. I will say that this pillow has been my best friend! We joined at the hip (or chest in this case) from the moment I left the hospital. I just happened upon it on Pinterest while searching for anything to do with breast surgery. I found the dimensions and my grandmother made it for me. It was perfect for cushioning me from the seatbelt, and giving my sides extra padding after the lipo, it helps keep ice packs in place. I'm seriously obsessed!

I'm running a fever but they said to expect that. The pain medicine keeps me in and out of sleep all day, which I'm appreciative of, but I'm starting to get antsy. I'm pretty swollen and bruised, but it doesn't look as bad as I had expected it to at this point. I'm trying not to look to closely at the shape and stuff since they still have to settle, and there's a lot swelling to go down. I think I'm going to be very happy with them though. I do not regret it at all.
With my insurance I only ended up paying $70, and I think that was probably for facilities or something. The surgery it's self had no cost to me. I've got a front view, side view, and then the bruising from the lipo. I expect there will be more swelling and bruising between now and Sunday. Hope this is helpful!