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I Must Be Hallucinating
UPDATED FROM maggie g
2 months post
OK so i went to get a black bra today to go under...
WORTH IT
OK so i went to get a black bra today to go under the black sleeveless dress that i have to wear to a party and pretty much across the board i'm a 36C. wow- and the choices were incredible. my favorite everyday bra is still the bali sure fit revolution- it is so comfortable.
a friend gave me the remainder of her bottle of scarprin- a scar treatment gel thingy. i've been using it and it's really great. i alternate using that, my nivea cream when i massage my whole breast, and i still massage the scars with neosporin. my scars are really doing well after 2 months since surgery.
now that the warm weather is here it really is impossible to explain- except to those who have been through it- the joy of wearing summer shirts and dresses without the sweat, weight, bulging and embarrassment i've spent my life feeling. it's really an amazing feeling.
a friend gave me the remainder of her bottle of scarprin- a scar treatment gel thingy. i've been using it and it's really great. i alternate using that, my nivea cream when i massage my whole breast, and i still massage the scars with neosporin. my scars are really doing well after 2 months since surgery.
now that the warm weather is here it really is impossible to explain- except to those who have been through it- the joy of wearing summer shirts and dresses without the sweat, weight, bulging and embarrassment i've spent my life feeling. it's really an amazing feeling.
Replies (5)
June 11, 2012
Oh yes the bra shopping is so much fun when your not shopping in the double and triple cup sizes!! Enjoy!
June 11, 2012
You are continuing to look amazing! You have looked great right from the start so I'm not surprised :-) I can also wear a 36C now (band is a bit loose) and it is incredible, total freedom!!
June 14, 2012
Hi, I am about at the 2 weeks post op and the doc said either to moisturize or tape, is anyone moisturizing their nipples? All has gone well though I make a point of not getting over critical of the shape, secretly I am amazed, theres some puckering and stretch marks if I scrutinize. Am curious about what you moisturize with?
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
June 14, 2012
Hi Laura. Welcome to RealSelf! Alot of the girls are using Palmer's Oil. It soaks right in to the skin and feels so good when you put it on. I'm sure some of the girls will have great ideas of things you can try. What size did you start with and how much tissue did you have removed?
June 16, 2012
Hi maggie, I am 52 and also from NH. I am sheduled for surgery June 21st (6 more days) and so excited. I am currently a size 38 DDD (F) and am shooting for a C.
UPDATED FROM maggie g
2 months post
Just added some pics- when i lift my arms to take...
just added some pics- when i lift my arms to take the pics they look a little boxy- i'm sure that will even out in the end. overall, i am absolutely pleased.
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June 3, 2012
Looking good. Thanks for continuing to post pictures. My surgery was 12 days ago. Nice to see how good it gets.
June 6, 2012
Hello I am on day 7 and grateful for this site and your blog. All is well though I have had some pain, all is looking good but did you have crazy itching and have you any suggestions. My doctor has not given me a bra but just a tube of netting to wear over the gauze. I was a 32 G and look more like a C now which is great and I am happy about that. As you say the back pain is a major adjustment and it is 5; am.
I wouldn't scrutinize to closely with the camera at this point, I think your surgeon did an excellent job. Any excercises for the back that anyone can reccomend . Many thanks.
I wouldn't scrutinize to closely with the camera at this point, I think your surgeon did an excellent job. Any excercises for the back that anyone can reccomend . Many thanks.
June 6, 2012
Hi Laura- congrats on being a week out!
The only itching I had was when I developed a rash after using Bio Oil (I think that's what caused it- can't be 100% sure tho). I used cortozone creme and then my dr prescribed a stronger creme- can't remember what it was called. She also suggeste Benedryl but I didn't use that because it makes me drowsy. I think itching in your case means healing so if you can bear with it, it shouldn't last too long. All my best to you!!
The only itching I had was when I developed a rash after using Bio Oil (I think that's what caused it- can't be 100% sure tho). I used cortozone creme and then my dr prescribed a stronger creme- can't remember what it was called. She also suggeste Benedryl but I didn't use that because it makes me drowsy. I think itching in your case means healing so if you can bear with it, it shouldn't last too long. All my best to you!!
UPDATED FROM maggie g
1 month post
Slept on my stomach last night! wow i've missed...
slept on my stomach last night! wow i've missed that.
now that i don't have to wear the beast anymore my favorite bra is the bali sure fit revolution bra (picture below). it is so comfortable i now have one in white, black, and pink and i still have to pinch myself that i fit into that tiny little thang.
i am reading everyone's updates who have recently had their surgery and i remember so well what it felt like the first few days post-op. so everyone hang in there the results are SO worth it. just try to take it easy and don't rush to overdo things, even if you feel like you can.
will post new pics this weekend.
all my very best to everyone.
now that i don't have to wear the beast anymore my favorite bra is the bali sure fit revolution bra (picture below). it is so comfortable i now have one in white, black, and pink and i still have to pinch myself that i fit into that tiny little thang.
i am reading everyone's updates who have recently had their surgery and i remember so well what it felt like the first few days post-op. so everyone hang in there the results are SO worth it. just try to take it easy and don't rush to overdo things, even if you feel like you can.
will post new pics this weekend.
all my very best to everyone.
I do have a question for you or anyone reading. I noticed your ps was pretty strict about your 'beast' surgical bra. Mine rubs and is super uncomfortable so my PS said I didn't have to wear it. He even said I could 'let them hang' if I wanted to or find another sports bra that's more comfortable.. I have an anchor incision, I was cut from my back (pretty much) to my sternum. I don't want to 'let them hang' if it will mean I will end up saggy, but I just don't understand why our PS all have differing opinions on something that seems really important. Thank you!