It's Time for Some Relief! (36 H to 36 C/D)

Week 5 Post-Op
Week 5 was uneventful. Everything is still healing well, and I have minimal pain, if any. I also haven't had any zingers in the past couple of weeks either. The only thing that's been bothering me is my nipples and areolas, but I chalk it up to the skin being thinner. My scars are still looking nice, and they've even started fading in some spots.
I'm still numb on the lower outer sections of my breasts, but I'm sure the sensation will return. My breasts have dropped considerably in the last two weeks, and they've gotten softer. They're still sitting high even though they've settled some, and they have a slight flatness underneath, but once they settle in, I'm sure the flatness will round out.
Week 6
Monday (12/29) marked my official 6 wk post-op point. I was so glad to be able to sleep without a bra, and it felt GOOD! LOL I went to Zumba on 12/30, and everything felt great. It was the first time that my back didn't hurt during the class. *shakes a shimmy* I did reach a little too high once and my horizontal scars reminded me that I just had surgery last month and to take it slower. I hope to go bra shopping within the next month or so, and I'm excited because I'll know what my new size is. I really don't need a bra, but I know I need some kind of support, especially when I go out on special occasions.
I'm so happy with my new breasts! I couldn't have asked for a better doctor and nurse. :) I'll update again at the 10-wk point when I go to see Dr. Robertson again. Happy New Year! :D

Monday (12/15) was my official 4-wk post-op date. Yay! I'm so thrilled with the recovery I've had so far, and my scars look really good. I started sleeping on my sides on Monday, and I started scar massage today. Although it wasn't pleasant, I got through it. About half of my horizontal scars are raised some, but the scars around my aereolas are basically nonexistent and the vertical scars are all flat. I've posted pics of them with this review. I have another 1.5 wks to go before I'm free from restrictions. *happy dance* Until then, I'll be here! :)

I'm so late posting this! Monday, (12/8) marked my third post-op week, and I have to say that things couldn't go any better. I'm able to do more for myself now that my scars have had time to heal some. I took the second round of tape off this past Wednesday, and I was so happy at how nice my scars look. Granted, there are some raised areas along with some slight occasional stinging, and there are still some numb areas, but I couldn't ask for better healing. I do believe being in tape for 3 wks made this possible. :)

The only issue I'm having now is what my nurse called gravity drainage. I have an area on my lower ribcage directly under my left breast that is slightly swollen and very tender. I noticed it last Saturday, and it had grown larger by this past Monday. I recently noticed a small site of tenderness under my right breast and in the middle of my abdomen, too, so I think residual fluid from my breats has drained to these areas. My nurse told me that if the spot under my left breast doesn't resolve itself by next Monday then give them a call.

I'm praying it goes away on its own, but if not, I won't stress about it. I haven't really been taking any pain meds for the tenderness, but if it gets to hurting beyond my pain threshold, I take a Motrin 800 mg. I'll update you all on Monday if I'm still having this issue.

I'll post pics of my scars tomorrow morning. I can't help but thank Dr. Robertson again for his amazing handiwork. I'm am beyond happy and grateful! (*???*)