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Well I'm now 8 days post op and had my 1 week...
Well I'm now 8 days post op and had my 1 week appointment with PS yesterday. All is well - swelling starting to subside, stitches healing great, very little pain. this healing process hasn't been anything like I imagined it to be! I have definitely taken it easy and let hubby do everything for me so I think that helps with the healing. I am getting bored and restless though and would like to do more but my body sure tells me when I have overdone it!
I am a little concerned that my breasts don't have a pretty shape right now - boxy, wide across my chest - but my PS insists they will soften and reshape and all will be well in a few weeks. Could be my age - who knows? I just know that I'm thrilled to have the procedure done and behind me and look forward to when I am healed and can wear a proper bra and sleep normally again! It's actually been a very good and positive experience and I'm SO happy that I've had it done.
I am a little concerned that my breasts don't have a pretty shape right now - boxy, wide across my chest - but my PS insists they will soften and reshape and all will be well in a few weeks. Could be my age - who knows? I just know that I'm thrilled to have the procedure done and behind me and look forward to when I am healed and can wear a proper bra and sleep normally again! It's actually been a very good and positive experience and I'm SO happy that I've had it done.
Hi Ladies, Haven't been in touch for a while...
Hi Ladies,
Haven't been in touch for a while since my original surgery date was set for December/12. Had a phone call a few days ago from my PS asking if I would take a cancellation spot for AUGUST 16th!!! I said yes and then the instant panic set in! I thought I had 5 more months to prepare myself mentally but actually I think this timing is for the better as I don't have as long to stress myself out. I'm already driving my family crazy and I still have 7 days left before surgery to work myself up into a frenzy - have pity on them!
This time next week I will be 42 minutes into my surgery - have my pre-op with my family doctor this afternoon so will get all the paperwork out of the way. I have been on this site reading everything I can since my appointment was changed, and my mind is in overload! I went to WalMart yesterday and bought a couple of sports bras - was told by my PS's office to fit the bra to my current band size but I went up a size so that it would be comfy for sleeping.
I've read different things here that say "I have my bag packed and everything I'll need for the first few days". My information package says not to bring anything with me to the clinic except my bra for going home. If I don't take one with me they will wrap me in a tensor bandage - I'm kind of thinking I would prefer that as it would probably give me better support than the bra - any ideas on that? I go into the office the next day to have the dressings removed - probably the drains removed as well although they didn't mention them.
So, what should I be stocking up on for my first few days at home? I'm guessing they will give me a prescription for pain meds and antibiotics. When I get panicky, my brain tends to shut down and I can't remember now all the things I've read about what I'll need so any help/tips/advice you ladies might have for me for my first week post-op sure would be great! One thing I know for sure that i have to do is take some 'before' pictures of the girls! Will try to do that today or tomorrow and will (yikes) post them - if all of you can show the world, then so can I!
Haven't been in touch for a while since my original surgery date was set for December/12. Had a phone call a few days ago from my PS asking if I would take a cancellation spot for AUGUST 16th!!! I said yes and then the instant panic set in! I thought I had 5 more months to prepare myself mentally but actually I think this timing is for the better as I don't have as long to stress myself out. I'm already driving my family crazy and I still have 7 days left before surgery to work myself up into a frenzy - have pity on them!
This time next week I will be 42 minutes into my surgery - have my pre-op with my family doctor this afternoon so will get all the paperwork out of the way. I have been on this site reading everything I can since my appointment was changed, and my mind is in overload! I went to WalMart yesterday and bought a couple of sports bras - was told by my PS's office to fit the bra to my current band size but I went up a size so that it would be comfy for sleeping.
I've read different things here that say "I have my bag packed and everything I'll need for the first few days". My information package says not to bring anything with me to the clinic except my bra for going home. If I don't take one with me they will wrap me in a tensor bandage - I'm kind of thinking I would prefer that as it would probably give me better support than the bra - any ideas on that? I go into the office the next day to have the dressings removed - probably the drains removed as well although they didn't mention them.
So, what should I be stocking up on for my first few days at home? I'm guessing they will give me a prescription for pain meds and antibiotics. When I get panicky, my brain tends to shut down and I can't remember now all the things I've read about what I'll need so any help/tips/advice you ladies might have for me for my first week post-op sure would be great! One thing I know for sure that i have to do is take some 'before' pictures of the girls! Will try to do that today or tomorrow and will (yikes) post them - if all of you can show the world, then so can I!
I finally put aside my fears and had my...
I finally put aside my fears and had my consultation yesterday. I feel I am too old at 64 for breast reduction surgery, but my PS assured me I'm not. Are any of you ladies out there in my age bracket? I worry about the pain involved and the healing time. I'm not concerned about how I will look afterwards as I won't be showing off to anyone but my hubby. I am currently wearing 34H or 34I bras and my PS said he could get me down to a DD or a D. To me that is still too large. I would like to be a 34C again as I was in my early 50s before menopause kicked in. Am I being unrealistic? I am 5' 3 1/2" tall and weigh about 145 - I am going to try and drop some weight and get to 135 by my surgery date. My PS is going to use the 'anchor' technique and has suggested liposuction at the sides of my breasts. I have to pay for that portion ($1500) as it is considered cosmetic surgery. I have not found much information on the internet about the combination of surgery/lipo so am not sure whether or not I need to have both. Any suggestions/comments/ideas/experiences. From all the posts that I've read here, I can see I am nowhere near time yet for my surgery as most of you are but I want to be as informed going into it as I can be. I am really nervous about this whole thing, but very determined to have it done. Appreciate any comments you 'older' ladies might have for me. Thanks!