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10h/28h Second Time Doing a Reduction! All done. So happy
UPDATED FROM 10Hbyebye
2 months post
Lets talk about the not so good stuff
10HbyebyeJuly 24, 2016
WORTH IT
Hello lovely ladies. So whilst I'm really happy with my results, there are some things that I'm not completely overjoyed about. The big one was confirmed for me over the weekend. I went bra shopping. I need at least one decent bra so I can wear it to work. I got professionally fitted for the first time since my op. Long story short it appears I'm a 10E! This size is a bit of a surprise to me as I feel so tiny in comparison to before. The actual number isn't the issue, it's the restrictions that will come along with that. I want the choice to buy swimwear and bras from any store. I know that there are many bra ranges that stop at DD so I feel like I've taken a step back mentally with my joy. D was always the biggest I wanted to be so to not even fit a DD is a shame. I know that I look teeny in my clothes and the shape is great even without a bra, but a E? It's just so limiting. I know everyone says things can get smaller in the first 6 months however I just can't see them going down. There is no swelling left.
Anyway, I know I'm grateful but I have to be honest about that disappointment. After a LIFETIME of only shopping in Freya I really just wanted to be able to grab anything...
While I'm having a 'pointing out the not so great stuff day' - I also have a little tiny bit of a 'dog ear'. Just a small one on the left side. I know that's something that may correct itself but I'm conscious of it. I will post a pic of this soon. I'm also still bothered that my nipples are not 100% centred in the areola. Because I've been wearing tape for so long I've not been confronted with it. However it's the first thing I see when the tape is off. I understand these are things that would be a small correction in the future if I still felt that way. Time will tell if I do.
So I'm still wrapped that I have done this, I wouldn't change that for anything. Best thing ever for appearance, my posture and my state of mind. I'm bummed they are strangely over a D in terms of bra sizes. I don't think it's realistic to believe they will get smaller. For anyone out there reading this and thinking about doing it, like most people here repeat - GO SMALL! You won't regret the procedure if you find the right surgeon for you. Having large boobs that are heavy and hurt is a burden that NO ONE truly can understand unless you are wearing them. Have a great day everyone x
Anyway, I know I'm grateful but I have to be honest about that disappointment. After a LIFETIME of only shopping in Freya I really just wanted to be able to grab anything...
While I'm having a 'pointing out the not so great stuff day' - I also have a little tiny bit of a 'dog ear'. Just a small one on the left side. I know that's something that may correct itself but I'm conscious of it. I will post a pic of this soon. I'm also still bothered that my nipples are not 100% centred in the areola. Because I've been wearing tape for so long I've not been confronted with it. However it's the first thing I see when the tape is off. I understand these are things that would be a small correction in the future if I still felt that way. Time will tell if I do.
So I'm still wrapped that I have done this, I wouldn't change that for anything. Best thing ever for appearance, my posture and my state of mind. I'm bummed they are strangely over a D in terms of bra sizes. I don't think it's realistic to believe they will get smaller. For anyone out there reading this and thinking about doing it, like most people here repeat - GO SMALL! You won't regret the procedure if you find the right surgeon for you. Having large boobs that are heavy and hurt is a burden that NO ONE truly can understand unless you are wearing them. Have a great day everyone x
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UPDATED FROM 10Hbyebye
2 months post
6 weeks post op. All going well!
10HbyebyeJuly 11, 2016
Had my 6 week check up today. All going well. I had an afternoon without tape on so I took a few snaps. My nipples feel very red from the tape so I was happy to be free of it for a few hours. I feel back to normal really. I purchased a couple of bras in the sales ( not that I need one!) and they were a 12d and a medium. I've decided to wait s few months but it was just too exciting! I've realised I don't even know which brands to look at because I've only ever just gone straight to Freya and got a big wall of fabric! It's quite cool looking at all the styles but I'm not jumping in just yet!
I think they are a great size. I still pass the pencil test however I still have a little d cup which seems right for me. Ives seen some people who know me and they haven't noticed. I know I used to hide them well but I the it's hilarious that I've changed so much and it feels like a little secret.
I've got a couple of teeny sore spots and if I look hard in photos I think one of nipples look like it's not centred in the areola. However I'm just going to wait until everything calms down before I get too bothered about that.
I think they are a great size. I still pass the pencil test however I still have a little d cup which seems right for me. Ives seen some people who know me and they haven't noticed. I know I used to hide them well but I the it's hilarious that I've changed so much and it feels like a little secret.
I've got a couple of teeny sore spots and if I look hard in photos I think one of nipples look like it's not centred in the areola. However I'm just going to wait until everything calms down before I get too bothered about that.
Replies (5)
July 11, 2016
They look lovely. A great shape. You must be overjoyed xx
July 12, 2016
Hi there. Thanks for the support (no pun intended!). Yup I'm pretty happy. It feels so good to be free!
July 11, 2016
I agree that they're a lovely size and the shape/fullness looks great as well. Congrats on such nice results! Don't worry about thinking they aren't perfect, your results are as close to perfect as any I've seen. Mine are far from perfect as far as even-ness, but I'm still in love with them.
July 12, 2016
Thank you that is such a nice thing to say! Yes it's not about them being perfect, I'm so happy with them. Particularly in a little strappy singlet! I was just saying if I was going to get critical, but yes you are right. Thanks for the feedback. x
July 12, 2016
You look fantastic. Have you been using bio oil?
July 12, 2016
Hi there. No I have not been using any moisturiser at all. Only today I put some mild cetaphil cream on as I was getting itchy from the tape. I can't use the bio oil as i'm using the tape 24/7. If I used oil the tape wouldn't stick. This is at the recommendation of my surgeon. She believes the scar treatment is best to just use tape for the first 12 weeks, then I can move onto cream/oil. I'm just doing what I'm told!
UPDATED FROM 10Hbyebye
24 days post
Week 3
10HbyebyeJune 20, 2016
Just a little over 3 weeks now. Saw my surgeon today and had fresh tape put on. Sleeping on both sides now. Getting a little itchy now and then. It's maddening! I hope that goes away. Still a little swollen but quite happy so far. Incisions are quite raised without the tape but I'm told that's normal for now. I will keep the tape on for at least a week at a time as I'm told it's better not to change it often. I'm happy with that. Doing what I'm told! Hope everyone is healing nicely. It's very exciting watching these babies heal!
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June 20, 2016
You look fabulous! I am still a little tender in spots. I am about 2.5 weeks. Wishing I wore tape :( I start that next week.
June 20, 2016
Hi there, they put the tape on me straight after surgery and i have to keep it for 12 weeks. i'm told it's to assist with the scars and helping them to flatten out.
June 21, 2016
Looking so good. I've had to take my tape off, found it so uncomfortable and now I have the tape residual stick to my wounds which is annoying. Here's hoping you manage better than me [RS bleep]
June 21, 2016
Hi there, how often were you changing the tape? I was told to leave it for at least 7 days at a time as changing it any earlier would 'rip' off little wounds and make scabs and stuff. Did you surgeon suggest maybe just leaving the tape on until it fell off? x
June 21, 2016
I was told every 5 days but it felt really sore everytime I took the old off and put the new on. I decided to leave it off as I'm not concerned at all about scarring and just wanted to be comfortable. Haven't worn any dressings now for over a week and everything good. Im sure yours will be fine [RS bleep]
June 29, 2016
You look fantastic... Just wandering how you are going with your little ones. As that is my biggest fear, unable to pick them up and them running into me all the time!!! I have booked mine in for September, so I might be asking you for a bit of advice
June 30, 2016
Hi there,
I'm all back to normal now in terms of activity and picking up kids. It was tricky for the first 2 weeks. I worked a schedule with hubby and family and made it work. I didn't think it was possible but it was and it did. For me it was just for 2 weeks really and it was a nice break! Good luck, you will be so happy. I know I am!!!
I'm all back to normal now in terms of activity and picking up kids. It was tricky for the first 2 weeks. I worked a schedule with hubby and family and made it work. I didn't think it was possible but it was and it did. For me it was just for 2 weeks really and it was a nice break! Good luck, you will be so happy. I know I am!!!
July 1, 2016
Thanks for getting back to me. Hopefully it will be only 2 weeks for me too. Already getting quite nervous
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I didn't think they were too big I thought they were perfect until the sizing!! Its not the E that bothers me its that I know I will have bra/fashion issues in the future! Sounds insignificant but that was important to me... But hey I'm happy, I just thought I should also put out there the negatives and be completely honest. It is life changing isn't it?
My surgeon told me that they can't just cut as they want, they have to follow how our body are made.
He also told me that what they do it's not much about sizing but more about giving a shape that will be round and perky, in the same time trimming so the weight of the breast would have a better ratio with the size. So instead of a big-low E: heavy with skin, gland and fat. That I needed to pull all up in a bra. I now have a C but "made" perky with no exces of what so ever (Does that make sense?!?)
It's not "breast you buy it as you want" and receive it unfortunately.
As much I understand you (because I am like you sometime very happy and sometime not so sure) I still think you look fabulous.
The shape is beautiful, you look much more in proportion.
With those you can now wear a bralette or something very light and It will look good. Even if it's a E cup. If I would have tried to do that with my former E cup it would have been a pain to try to put them in that kind of bra. ;) Same size but not the same experience.