31 Years Old, 2 Kids, Breast Reduction with Radiation Therapy and Scar Revision - NMCP

I finally got it done yesterday. Stayed overnight in hospital (Portsmouth Naval Hospital). I'm feeling okay. Been home for a few hours. I'm managing my pain with Norco, Celebrex, stool softener and miralax. Eating okay. I have some neck pain and back tightness I'm guessing from sleeping upright in hospital. I had my drains removed today. I ran receiving three days of radiation therapy which takes longer than the surgery. It is to minimize scarring by destroying the cells that keep growing to produce keloids. I pray it works. The most painful part has been lying on the table with my arms up right after surgery without support to get the radiation treatment. has anyone else experienced this?

I do feel lighter but I have not taken a good look at myself and I cannot shower for 48 hours after my last treatment which is tomorrow. I'm feeling positive. I have dealt with large breasts since I was a pre-teen. I have thought about a reduction for many years as my breasts have interfered with me playing sports and engaging in other activities. I am so thankful that is was covered by Tricare Prime.

Day 4: Not experiencing much pain at all today. I took my first shower last night and just let the water run down my new breasts. I'm ready to get all of these markings off of me. I know I cannot scrub just yet and I am assuming that I cannot use any soap yet. Not much came off in the shower. These markings are mostly from the radiation treatment.

Also, I may have overdone it with the stool softener. Tmi I know but I was terrified of having to strain and wanted to get ahead of it! I'm thinking of replacing my Vicodin with Ibuprofen. I am also considering returning to work after my follow up appt on Wednesday.

I feel some itching or maybe even burning sensation under my breasts where they were cut. It's not constant but boy do I want to scratch.