10h/28h Second Time Doing a Reduction! All done. So happy

Hi 10H, I'm amazed you just posted on the very issue I've been worrying about all day and very interested to hear what people have to say on the Bali holiday - I also have a holiday booked for Bali, 4.5 weeks from my surgery date....SNAP! Some of the stories I've read here make me doubt whether I'll be able to use the pool - seems like some incisions take a long time to heal over completely. And Bali with no pool is too hot and sweaty to consider! The holiday was booked before the surgery date came up, thinking about cancelling and rebooking for June/July.
I don't think you should worry about pain, because painkillers can cover that. But I was thinking - if it's not safe to swim in a pool, how safe is it to shower in Bali tapwater? I am 98% committed to cancelling at this point. I'm in Perth, West Australia.

Hi there, I am almost at 3 weeks post and have a Mexican trip booked for 3 weeks from now. I asked my surgeon about swimming etc... She said "pool, ocean, everything is fine" However, that's at the 6 week point. Even at 3 weeks, I feel uncomfortable at times, but I could hang around in a resort. I would ask your doctor about swimming, showers etc... She may not want you to go in the water until the 6 week mark. I spoke with two different surgeons, with two different ideas as well. Lolipop vs anchor. I went with the anchor (no drains) and asked her why she didn't do the lolipop. She said she gets way better results with the anchor. The PS that wanted to do the lolipop told me there was nothing he could do about the wideness of my breasts. It seems to me that maybe the lolipop works better if your only concerned about going smaller, not too concerned about the shape (width). That's how I understood it anyway. I'm getting more happy with my results everyday. Good Luck to you.

They look very annoying and you're quite slim I think you will look amazing after and will be able to better enjoy your nice figure, remember to make a video of them for yourself its interesting after to see how they move when you move

whoops just realised auto correct changed a few of my words! hopefully people understand a few of the silly sentences x

I had my first BR at 24, second one a few months back at 59. Both done with the anchor incision but who cares how it was done? I was big and now I'm little, and that's enough for me! As for drains, your body's reaction to surgery is going to dictate the need for drains. First time I did have drains for 24 hours, second time no drains. Swelling resolved on its own. As for traveling, I think you're cutting it close. This doesn't sound like a trip where you'll be lolling on a cruise, being waited on. Sounds like you'll be chasing little kids around a beach. You won't be able to lift them after 4 weeks.

I had my surgery on the 5 of May and started my cycle late on the 6. My breast have been fine, I had the anchor method, the pain has been manageable, I've made sure to stay on top of it and take my meds every 4 hours regardless of how. Much pain I'm in. I actually find that this period is a lot shorter and lighter than most. I also haven't experience any of the cramping I normally have. I was worried about it just being awful having my period and surgery around the same time but it's been good.

Congrats on officially booking your surgery. It will be here before you know it. One step at a time, one day at a time ;-)

Hi Lovie, i wouldn't recommend starting any new medication/vitamins without your surgeons consent. Some vitamins that reduce bruising can mess with your blood clotting etc. So just check with your surgeon before taking anything, otherwise your surgery could get delayed! [RS bleep] good luck

Hey there! Getting close now! I also had an anchor and no drains - I'm assuming that's still the one you are going with? Here's my take on your questions: Arnica didn't work for me at all, I am bruised to crap. But it can't hurt to try, I have heard it works for some people. What DOES seem to have worked for me (I am assuming, there was no "control" me to compare to!) was Bromelain for swelling. I didn't have drains and seemed insanely swollen compared to people who did right after the surgery, but the swelling has come down fast. As for vitamins etc - my surgeon's recommendation which I have followed is cut out EVERYTHING for two weeks pre-op except vitamin C and a multivitamin. Many many things are mild blood thinners - some things I had no idea about! Definitely no omega 3's or Vitamin E! Straight after surgery I continued the vitamin C 1000mg a day, a multivitamin, arnica (didn't find it worked for me), Bromelain (I think that did), an antibiotic (5 days worth so just finished), a prescription pain med (only needed for 2 days then switched to acetaminophen), milk thistle (to support my poor liver processing all this stuff!), and a probiotic to try and put back some of the friendly bacteria the antibiotic massacred!

Bra wise I was given a Marena surgical compression bra and I LOVE it! Day and night I am in it and when I have to wash it I am like the toddler with the beat up security blanket, pressing my face against the washing machine waiting for it to come out!

A top tip I never realized until I was done - ice packs are going to become your new best friends! There is nothing like putting one on your poor beat up boobs! I am struggling to keep the buggers under my armpits so if you can find something more anatomically shaped or that you can even strap on, that would be really useful for you.

That's been my experience to date. Good luck!