POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Breast Reduction 3/29/12, 7 weeks Post op NEW pics added. Macon, G.A
UPDATED FROM darkandlovely
Hello ladies I'm currently 7 weeks post op....
WORTH IT
Hello ladies I'm currently 7 weeks post op. Everything has been going pretty smooth. At 5 wee k mark I had puss coming from an small open wound by my right nipple. When I told my p.s about it he advised me to squeeze the area while on the shower to allow the puss to come out and apply neosporin around the area once dry. After doing that for a couple days the wound was able to close up. I also started using the silicone sheets on my lower breasts and stomach area 2 days ago...oh btw it appears that the payment I made did not include labs and pathology so I am still getting bills in the mail... I added some pics
darkandlovely's provider
UPDATED FROM darkandlovely
Oh Ladies I forgot to mention that I am currently...
oh Ladies I forgot to mention that I am currently weighing in at 142 lbs...I am so happy with the new me. I saw some friend the other day and none of them mentioned noticing a difference in my breast size (Which is a Good Thing, because they don't know about my surgery), but one friend did mention that I looked really thin and I have a very small waist (which made me feel good on the inside, because that means my hard earned money was well spent)...Anyways I just wanted to share that info! HAPPY HEALING LADIES.
Replies (5)
April 19, 2012
Congrats! You look awesome!
April 20, 2012
Thanks... I was wondering, did u use the silicone strips for your incisions? If so what kind do u recommend?
April 20, 2012
I didn't use the strips, I actually have looked for them around here but haven't been able to find them locally, and for some reason didn't want to order them. My PS recommended ScarZone which is a silicone based cream that you can get over the counter at Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, etc and it only costs about $10. I think it has worked very well and I can't imagine that my scars would be any smaller with the strips. My youngest son had to have surgery on his wrist and he had a large, very red, raised and painful scar there. We started using the ScarZone on that and it is amazing how much it softened and flattened that scar. So I am certainly not afraid to recommend it. But have to admit that I've been curious about the strips myself and if you decide to try some let me know what you think.
April 19, 2012
darkandlovely you look GREAT... I have a cosultation on June 22nd for a tummy tuck - going thru Johns Hopkins residence program so I'm hoping it all works out for me....
April 20, 2012
Thanks, why do you have to wait so long for your consult? Do you plan on checking with other surgeons in your area?
April 20, 2012
Because I'm going thru Johns Hopkins Residence Clinic and they offer really good prices so they are always backed up.
April 20, 2012
You look fabulous!!!! I think I want a tummy tuck after looking at your photos. I get the same comments, "have you lost weight" I just smile and say, "a little bit." I love it!!!!
April 20, 2012
Dark and Lovely,You look great! I have a question for you. How did you do this with small children? Did you have a lot of help? I have a 7,3 and 1 year old. I'm worried I won't be able to take care of them for the first month!
April 20, 2012
For the first week after surgery I had help, but after that I was on my own. The 10 and 7 years old were able to manage on their own, and they also helped with bringing me items for the baby such as diapers and wipes.. dealing with the 1 year old I basically did everything on the floor. I made sure to set up a sleep area on the floor with sheets and blankets for him for nap time. I do want to mention that at the 2 week mark I was lifting the 1 year old periodically. I would advise that u listen to what your body is telling u. Everything will work out just fine. Is your 1 year old able to walk yet?
April 20, 2012
I also have a 1 year old--my PS said that I could life him after 2 weeks as well. My main concern going into this surgery was I was going to recover with my 3 and 1 year old--it was so much better than I thought! I am 3 weeks PO and have been doing only minimal lifting since the 2 week mark, but mommies have to do what they have to do.
April 21, 2012
Yes the one year old is walking, and she will actually be closer to 2 when I go through with this! I'm more worried about my 3 year old! He is a wild man. He's always jumping on me. Mom2twoboys I'm glad to hear it wasn't too bad. I guess it just depends on the person. Hopefully I'll be a quick healer! Thanks for your responses. It's so scary going through something like this knowing you have more than just yourself to take care of!
UPDATED FROM darkandlovely
Hello ladies, I am 1 day short of 3 weeks post...
Hello ladies, I am 1 day short of 3 weeks post breast reduction and tummy tuck. So far everything has been coming along well. I started back with house work and cooking at the 2 week mark and this week I started walking upright at 90%..I also started back lifting my 1 year old periodically throughout the day. I noticed that my breast has dropped a little and the soreness is going away. .The only thing I can complain about is I noticed two of the stitches poking out from the sides of my right nipple. My p.s days that I can clip it with a sterilized nail clipper or he will do it for me on Tuesday at my 4 week visit. The tightness on my stomach is starting to loosen up some, but I think that I may develope a dog ear on the right side that may need revision. Anyways ladies I'll check back next week at my 1 month mark. Let me know if u notice any difference between week 1 and now.
Replies (5)
Glad everything went well for you today, Queendom! To post pictures you need to start a review of your own and then upload the pictures. I don't know if you can do that from your phone though. From what I have heard you can't use a tablet either but you need to use a laptop or desk top instead. Get your rest and hope you have a speedy recovery!