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32DD Going to a 32b - Minneapolis, MN
UPDATED FROM elnov001
1 month post
5 weeks
$7,000
It's been 5 weeks. I feel mostly really good. I've been able to go for a few runs. They feel pretty good. My right breast still feels bigger than my left but I'm really glad I got the surgery. I feel happy with the results.
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UPDATED FROM elnov001
28 days post
4 weeks
Today makes four weeks. I feel mostly good. I got really sore yesterday for some reason. Also, my right breast feels bigger than the left. I haven't run yet but Overall I feel good.
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August 24, 2016
You look so good and proportionate. What size are you now?
August 24, 2016
I don't feel proportionate at all. I think I'm a 32c but I'm not sure. My right breast is a little big for that size.
August 24, 2016
I've been told to not freak out for at least three months - better four - post procedure with regards to the final size. As it takes that long for the swelling to go down and things to settle. I go in Sept. 9 and getting excited/nervous! Thank you for all your posts - really helps!
August 24, 2016
You look great my dear. This is about the best Breast reduction result av seen here on Realself. Am compelled to contact your doctor. It looks like female doctors do BR better. Am thrilled... Did you lose your nipple sensation? That's the only thing that scares me from a BR?
August 24, 2016
Sorry to hear you are having mixed feelings about your size. You do look great, but i know we are all our own worst critics. I'm trying not to worry right now, but my right has always been bigger than my left and my doc removed more from my left than my right. So, even though it was only a 15 gram difference between the two, he removed more from my smaller side period. So, I just have to hope it doesn't become too much of an issue. I know the girls aren't twins, I just want to look ok. Lol Good luck and remember your body is still healing. A member I'm following on here that had the same type of reduction as I did, she said she is just now seeing he desired end results and she's at 6 months post-op. So, you are still early in your healing! Hope you even out soon. :)
August 24, 2016
You do look really good. I was 4 weeks last Friday. And I HAD been doing so great, but then the left breast got infected! I guess when the body is trying to break down the sutures (specifically the knots), you can get issues. Well, I did - started last Monday - 4 weeks and 3 days Post-Surgery. Complete with fever, swelling, redness. Yuck! So, I went on an antibiotic. Went back this week - Tuesday - and I still have pain and hardness in my left breast. A new antibiotic for 3 days. It's like the entire lower portion of my left breast is a hard mass. And it looks to be a couple sizes larger than my right.
My PS didn't seem concerned. Said it looked like I was creating more scar tissue than I needed. Why didn't it happen on both sides?? So strange. I am SO happy with my tiny right breast - and now feel horrible about my left. I went from a 34F to a B I think on the right. Hope it stays that way. And that the left side will lose this hardness and swelling soon.
I read a comment about numbness - that happens when nerves are cut. I never lost any sensation on the right breast, except my nipples. But still numb on my left. (which might be good with this swelling issue - but still painful) Just lost my last scab this morning on my nipple - and things are looking pretty good.
I'm told you won't know your true size until about 6 months post surgery - due to swelling and settling. Hope yours become the size you are wanting. I know I said I wanted SMALL. His nurse shared with me that when he thought he had "completed" the surgery, they looked, and decided they weren't small enough...so removed more. SO GLAD they did!
UPDATED FROM elnov001
14 days post
Week 2!
Today marks two weeks since my surgery. Yesterday I had my two week post doctor appointment. Everything is healing great. I feel really good. I've walked four miles the last four days and biked nine miles last night. It felt good but it's not the same as running. I asked my ps when I can run and she said whenever it feels comfortable. I said, "won't I do any damage or break the incisions or sutures?" She said, "no, there is no danger of that." I was really surprised by that. I think I'm going to wait a week at least. I asked her why she didn't take off more grams. She said she thought it would compromise the shape. She also said that I won't know my true measurements until three to six months post surgery. I still get a little pain at the end of the incisions under my arm pits. Otherwise I feel good.
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August 10, 2016
Looking amazing. How did you feel after biking? I am 4weeks PO and was told I could bike, but I was scared to. I have been walking and I am really getting tired of just walking.
August 10, 2016
Biking felt great depending on how smooth the road is. Lots of bumps is hard. I wore a supportive bra.
August 10, 2016
Thanks for the heads up on the supportive bra. Since I am in an underwire bra I probably wouldn't have thought of that. Lol. Glad you are doing so good.
August 11, 2016
You look amazing! I'm scared to peak at mine yet. I hope i look as great as you do! :) That's awesome you are able to do so much in only 2 weeks post-op. Hopefully I'll get a quick turnaround as you have. Congrats again!
August 11, 2016
They look really good on you. I haven't even started consults yet. I do worry about all the people whose surgeons believe they won't be happy with smaller, so they decide for the patient. Since these same surgeons likely have a much larger portion of their practice making breasts BIGGER, they can't imagine anyone really wanting very small.
One of my best friends went from a K (or KK, can't remember), and she is now either a B or an A, and she is very happy with them. She was a B as a younger woman and with each of her 3 kids she grew ever larger (her body weight stayed in a normal range). Maybe as I'm pushing 60, I'll be listened to what I prefer for comfort over looks. You look really great and I hope your final results are what you want!
One of my best friends went from a K (or KK, can't remember), and she is now either a B or an A, and she is very happy with them. She was a B as a younger woman and with each of her 3 kids she grew ever larger (her body weight stayed in a normal range). Maybe as I'm pushing 60, I'll be listened to what I prefer for comfort over looks. You look really great and I hope your final results are what you want!
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