26, 5' 7" 140 Lbs, Fitness Addict, No Kids

Quick update :) not too much to report. However, in the beginning of week four is when my breasts started to settle. What was comical about this was that one happened before the other. The right one dropped first and, for about 36 hours, there was a significant difference in their height. I didn't panic and mostly just laughed about it. I was glad it didn't take too long for the left to follow. They are getting a little softer each day, still definitely on the firm side. I'm three days away from the 5 week mark.

I did go for a light jog yesterday and, to my dismay, realized I get tired very quickly. This is most likely due to a more sedentary life style. I just ran about a mile, biked a couple miles on a stationary bike, and did squats and lunges without weight. I have no soreness in my legs, but my chest is feeling a little tight, so I decided to not push myself today. I'm also finally sleeping bra less! Some of you may think I'm nuts, but it was just too painful not to sleep with a sports bra on for the first 3.5 weeks. I always sleep on my back. I've laid on my side a handful of times, mostly to get some cuddle time in, and it always leaves me stiff and uncomfortable after a short while. Is anyone else in a similar boat?

Thanks for reading!

Pics taken before my second post-op hike.

What I found so frustrating as I was doing my initial research were the lack of updates. I am going to try and keep up with this regularly :)

I had my three week post op last week and it went to be expected. I've had little things that I freaked out about and turned out to be absolutely nothing. At points I lifted more than 10lbs, I did a lot of over-the-head movement getting my classroom ready for the year, I went on a strenuous hike, I was worried the bra I had gotten was ok. In the end, I'm fine and on the road to being fully recovered.

My doctor always seems in a hurry. He's a busy guy and I understand, but he always seems like he's a little out of breath and has been rushing. Much to my disappointment, he was the first one to give the new girls a squeeze; my boyfriend is afraid of them still and afraid of hurting me. It's sweet, but annoying. I got these so we both could enjoy them!

I now got the OK to lift 20lbs as long as it wasn't for fitness (lame!) and also to do a light jog (as long as there's not a lot of bouncing) and I can do leg day! I'm trying to get my boyfriend's butt moving today so we can head back to the gym. Next paycheck I might buy more practical sports bra or two. I got some nice ones from VS, but I kinda think they weren't made for high impact.

I'm happy with my size and how I'm healing :) I got my steri strips off at my post op (it's like taking off a bandaged, no big deal). I can't even see my scars, but I can feel them. My doctor gave me a coupon for mederma and said to do it nightly for eight weeks.

I'll include a couple photos, too! Basically I just wish they were softer. The skin is tight and they are firm. He said that's a good thing, "they are filling and secure in the pocket" that he created during my surgery. I've read so many different things about massages and lotions, but he just says leave them alone and nature will take its course. He thinks so many doctors prescribe things and suggest things to make it as fast as possible, but that a good solid job is not fast. It's a healing process, not a race. I'm not complaining. I'm happy with my results and he was highly recommended in my state.

Please feel free to ask any questions!