42 Yrs , 3 Kids, 36h/I (Hoping for a C or D)

Just a quick update! I am having the very best swim suit season! I couldn't be happier with my decision to have the reduction and the results. I have been settled into 36 D for the past 6 months. They dropped a bit and are very natural, cute and perky. I still have a few months before my final recheck. I wish I had done this sooner. Do not wait!

Just want to give a brief update, for those who may be tracking their own progress or looking to set an expectation for healing time. I have been very pleased with my surgery and my progress. The swelling, tenderness and incisions were very sensitive up until the three week mark. The swelling began to subside significantly after three weeks, they are less tender and my incisions are 99.9% closed and healed. I have two small areas at the lower t that weep slightly. Once they have closed I can begin scar therapy. I am finally able to sleep on my side without tenderness. I am still wearing a compression bra at most times. I have the Carefix "Anna" and it is very comfortable. I purchase a few wireless bras for the rare occasion I need one. I found Bali had a nice selection at Target. It's so cheap compared to the contraptions I was purchasing. I'm still slightly swollen, and wearing a 36d. I have some asymetry, at the moment, because my left breast is a week behind in healing from the hematoma and is slightly more swollen than the right side. I am loving the transformation. I am able to order clothes online and they actually fit!!

Since I had the hematoma, we skipped over my initial check up. So today was my first visit to the office and first day leaving the house. The doctor was pleased with my recovery and I had the drained removed. The output from the drain was down to 20ml a day and still a blackish red. I had heard the drain removal can be painful, but I didn't feel it all. The opening is bandaged and should heal over in 48 hours. I need to continue with the compression bra, -around the clock. I can now lay flat or propped on one side. No direct pressure, to aid in shape and wound healing. Next week he will remove the tape over the incisions and I will begin scar treatments. A small piece of the brown tape came loose in the shower today, And I was able to traffic it with the blow dryer. But I have to say that the peek at my incision looks amazing! Can't wait. To have the tape removed.

Just for reference, I am 12 days post op from reduction and 6 days pistol from hematoma evacuation. Up to this point, I have been in bed, resting, sleeping. The pain has subsided, its mostly uncomfortableness, some tenderness, some random electrical shocks and nerve related issues. Overall, it has been an easier recovery than I expected, but I have had Ana amazing support system. My husband has waited on me 24 hrs a day and friends have brought meals for our family the past few weeks so we didn't need to eat take out.

My PS said I'll start to feel better, but I need to continue to rest and not to overdue it.