POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
42 L and Ready to Change That. Medford, OR
UPDATED FROM Mandyharper31
1 year post
1 year later.....
WORTH IT$10,000
OMG. I am a new woman. I feel amazing. I ended up with a comfortable C cup. I love being able to go braless for a day. Wearing spaghetti straps or even strapless. Its been life changing
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UPDATED FROM Mandyharper31
22 days post
3 weeks post op
Healing is taking toooo long! I'm so tired of wound care! It seems like I get one under control and another pops up. !!
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K
D
April 15, 2015
Hang in there and you WILL get past it. I had breast reduction in 2009 and know how you feel. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. My mother's side of the family all had gigantic breasts and my generation has decided to do something about it! My sister is scheduled for surgery next month and her daughter is waiting for insurance approval. Happiness is not having to carry those "warheads" (my sister's description) around. You are going to be so happy, so try to grit your teeth and get through the wound care by focusing on the end result. By the way, I had tummy tuck, arm lift, and breast lift April 1. After breast reduction I could see that big belly, lost 35 lbs and regained a couple of times. Top weight was 195, now 155. I am 66 and 5"6', so ended up with lots of sagging skin that wasn't ever going to go away. Am 2 weeks out, healing well, but still uncomfortable. Hate the compression garments, a necessary evil, and have the same issue as you with the bra digging into the incisions. I have to wear a vest with breast AND arm compression and just ordered one that is longer that shouldn't dig right under breasts. You might look on line for something longer. There are lots of resources out there. Good luck and much happiness as you continue your journey.
M
April 17, 2015
Thank you for your comment!! I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today I was able to remove bandages without them sticking and re owning the wounds. I'm sleeping topless to dry them out and no bandages tonight!
I joined jazzercize class at work and am going to lose the belly. Just frustrated with the extra hour it takes me to get ready, from start to finish because if you don't let the wounds dry, your seeing yourself up for failure. Good luck on your great journey!! I bet you feel great!!
UPDATED FROM Mandyharper31
13 days post
as promised... pics!
So, I'm feeling good about my results. A little creeped about peeking nipples but not as bad as I thought. This surgical bra is annoying me lol. Getting used to showering and my breasts are right with me every where I go... Used to feel like I would turn around and they would follow me and jiggle around a while.
I got dressed up today and was really nice my mother in law bragging to everyone about how great I looked and the comments of how healthy I look.
Only spot still painful is the incision under my breasts where the surgical bra sits. Learning to pass them with gauze for relief.
Overall, I am seriously happy with results!
As you can see in the pictures, I'm very sensitive to the surgical tape and the take I have been using for gauze is for sensitive skin.
I got dressed up today and was really nice my mother in law bragging to everyone about how great I looked and the comments of how healthy I look.
Only spot still painful is the incision under my breasts where the surgical bra sits. Learning to pass them with gauze for relief.
Overall, I am seriously happy with results!
As you can see in the pictures, I'm very sensitive to the surgical tape and the take I have been using for gauze is for sensitive skin.
Replies (4)
M
April 6, 2015
Amazing transformation! You must feel so much better!! I only had 4 pounds removed, but I feel much lighter and FREE from the burden of my huge, pendulous breasts! Enjoy the new you!
A
D
April 9, 2015
Wow! Congrats- you look amazing! I totally get what you said about your breasts following you and not being WITH you. It's like they are their own person! Lol My surgery is in August. So far away. Sigh.
M
April 10, 2015
You have time to get your affairs in order to relax a little! My surgery was so soon, I only had 3 weeks to prepare. I'm so glad I didn't wait, but I'm also sad.
I am released already to do everything, but for 2 weeks I couldn't hold my baby or anything. Today I did my very first jazzercise class in my life. I also bought my first Walmart sport bra there in my life. I live clinging the firsts I have been having.
Also been for the first time, leaving work on time to spend time with my family.
K
April 11, 2015
You look great! Very happy you are happy. I'm sure you have seen at about 2-3 weeks many people on this site have had a bit of a freak out, so if you do just remember to breathe!
M
April 14, 2015
I can see why they would freak!! You would think by 3 weeks that everything would be healed for the most part.... Not! My wounds on the bottom of my breasts are show healing right now, my right nipple split open in the shower and although not bleeding through a bandage, it's leaking enough to annoy me and not scabbing over. On my left breast today one of my scars opened up and leaked a little.
I'm treating all my wounds with peroxide, polysporin and bandages.
I'm afraid to use the scar tape because new places keep opening up. Very frustrating.
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