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So clearly I'm pretty awful when it comes to...
So clearly I'm pretty awful when it comes to updating regularly.
I'm technically 8 days post-op, which is really exciting. I think overall that I am doing well. I have quite a bit of swelling on the front of my breasts and on the sides right under my armpits. It's not excruciating or anything, but rather a dull ache that looks funny. I don't know if I mentioned it but I was prescribed Ultram for pain after surgery because I am allergic to many narcotics. I only ended up needing to take it for about three days. If I took it for a few more days, I'd probably have been a little happier but I really hate feeling loopy like that. My doctor let me switch to advil which helps a bit with my swelling. Swelling has been my only real complaint with this procedure, and I know that it will last for quite a while. I know it could be so much worse- my pain level never exceeded a 5/10 and mostly resided at a 3/10 even on a rougher day. For that I feel lucky, but it's hard not to feel discouraged by how the swelling is making me look almost as big as I was. Realistically, I know that I am not as big as I was a week ago because of my doctor removing about 400g from each side. I also know this from my 36C sports bra and the fact that I bought a beautiful little shirt dress the other day in a medium (because of my chest I'd usually have to get an XL or 14 and have it taken in). I was pretty gleeful in the dressing room! The scarring doesn't look bad at all. I have some bruising on one breast and a little bit under my armpits but its very minimal. When I first took a shower a few days after surgery I was a little freaked out and had to sit down. It wasn't so much the appearance that made me light-headed, but just the idea of what happened. I mean, someone cut and sucked a pound or two out of my body!
Right now I am still staying with my mom and dad, but going to return back to my apartment on Friday. My boyfriend will stay with me over the weekend (my parents are going out of town) and help me get settled, do laundry, cook (ie. put something in the microwave which I suppose I could do), carry groceries, care for my bird, etc. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again and trying to slowly resume my life. I'm still sort of iffy about my driving a car for a few more days because I don't trust myself to be able to twist around enough to back out of a parking space.
So enough of the little stuff- I just want to say that I am SO happy I got brave and did this. I never imagined that I would be able to buy a button up shirt in a medium and have room to spare or that I'd be able to wear a v-neck without looking/feeling promiscuous. I'm pretty excited to go and buy a new bathing suit in a few weeks, which is a sentiment I never thought I would get to express. I'm not missing the long sweater that I wore most days in an attempt to hide my breasts. It really is life-changing. I'm looking forward to getting an even better sense of the results within the next few weeks when my body settles out more. If someone were ever on the fence about having this done I made a list of things that I would tell them (for fun!):
* The pain of getting your wisdom teeth out is much worse.
* 95% satisfaction rate
* If your friends think that you are an idiot for reducing the breasts they supposedly envy, do not listen to them.
* If you confide in a male friend or a boyfriend and they say something along the lines of "well maybe I'LL get a penis reduction," go forth with the surgery and re-evaluate your friendship.
*Getting dressed in the morning is like Christmas.
I'm technically 8 days post-op, which is really exciting. I think overall that I am doing well. I have quite a bit of swelling on the front of my breasts and on the sides right under my armpits. It's not excruciating or anything, but rather a dull ache that looks funny. I don't know if I mentioned it but I was prescribed Ultram for pain after surgery because I am allergic to many narcotics. I only ended up needing to take it for about three days. If I took it for a few more days, I'd probably have been a little happier but I really hate feeling loopy like that. My doctor let me switch to advil which helps a bit with my swelling. Swelling has been my only real complaint with this procedure, and I know that it will last for quite a while. I know it could be so much worse- my pain level never exceeded a 5/10 and mostly resided at a 3/10 even on a rougher day. For that I feel lucky, but it's hard not to feel discouraged by how the swelling is making me look almost as big as I was. Realistically, I know that I am not as big as I was a week ago because of my doctor removing about 400g from each side. I also know this from my 36C sports bra and the fact that I bought a beautiful little shirt dress the other day in a medium (because of my chest I'd usually have to get an XL or 14 and have it taken in). I was pretty gleeful in the dressing room! The scarring doesn't look bad at all. I have some bruising on one breast and a little bit under my armpits but its very minimal. When I first took a shower a few days after surgery I was a little freaked out and had to sit down. It wasn't so much the appearance that made me light-headed, but just the idea of what happened. I mean, someone cut and sucked a pound or two out of my body!
Right now I am still staying with my mom and dad, but going to return back to my apartment on Friday. My boyfriend will stay with me over the weekend (my parents are going out of town) and help me get settled, do laundry, cook (ie. put something in the microwave which I suppose I could do), carry groceries, care for my bird, etc. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again and trying to slowly resume my life. I'm still sort of iffy about my driving a car for a few more days because I don't trust myself to be able to twist around enough to back out of a parking space.
So enough of the little stuff- I just want to say that I am SO happy I got brave and did this. I never imagined that I would be able to buy a button up shirt in a medium and have room to spare or that I'd be able to wear a v-neck without looking/feeling promiscuous. I'm pretty excited to go and buy a new bathing suit in a few weeks, which is a sentiment I never thought I would get to express. I'm not missing the long sweater that I wore most days in an attempt to hide my breasts. It really is life-changing. I'm looking forward to getting an even better sense of the results within the next few weeks when my body settles out more. If someone were ever on the fence about having this done I made a list of things that I would tell them (for fun!):
* The pain of getting your wisdom teeth out is much worse.
* 95% satisfaction rate
* If your friends think that you are an idiot for reducing the breasts they supposedly envy, do not listen to them.
* If you confide in a male friend or a boyfriend and they say something along the lines of "well maybe I'LL get a penis reduction," go forth with the surgery and re-evaluate your friendship.
*Getting dressed in the morning is like Christmas.
4 days post-op and I'm doing really well! I...
4 days post-op and I'm doing really well!
I went to see my PS yesterday who said that everything looked really good. She took off the steri strips early because they were really irritating my skin. I've felt much better since she did that. She also said that if I want to wash my surgical bra (I bled a little onto it) I could wear a tight sports bra that compresses me on the front and sides. Mom had actually surprised me before the surgery with a really good sports bra in a 36C. It fits perfectly and hooks in the back so I don't have to yank anything over my head.
Overall I feel pretty good. I still have some pain and itching at the bottom of the anchor towards my armpit and a bit near my nipples (which are embarrassingly sensitive). I washed my hair this morning, blow-dried it, and got my dad to take me to starbucks. I also made my bed, which I'm sure is breaking some sort of rule. I get tired pretty easily right now which I know is normal considering a few days ago I was under anesthesia for a few hours and my body is healing.
Whew. I think I need a nap. Hope everyone is healing and preparing for surgery well :)
I went to see my PS yesterday who said that everything looked really good. She took off the steri strips early because they were really irritating my skin. I've felt much better since she did that. She also said that if I want to wash my surgical bra (I bled a little onto it) I could wear a tight sports bra that compresses me on the front and sides. Mom had actually surprised me before the surgery with a really good sports bra in a 36C. It fits perfectly and hooks in the back so I don't have to yank anything over my head.
Overall I feel pretty good. I still have some pain and itching at the bottom of the anchor towards my armpit and a bit near my nipples (which are embarrassingly sensitive). I washed my hair this morning, blow-dried it, and got my dad to take me to starbucks. I also made my bed, which I'm sure is breaking some sort of rule. I get tired pretty easily right now which I know is normal considering a few days ago I was under anesthesia for a few hours and my body is healing.
Whew. I think I need a nap. Hope everyone is healing and preparing for surgery well :)
Wow! Sorry that update took so long! I have barely...
Wow! Sorry that update took so long! I have barely been awake for the last few days.
On Tuesday morning we got to the surgical center at about 8. The anesthesiologist came and talked to my parents and I and went through the usual routine of questions. I gave both of my parents a hug and they walked me back and had me change into a gown. They let me keep my sweatpants on which was great because I'm always so cold. The doctor took some final pictures of me and marked me up. The last thing is a mask on my face and her holding my hand. I feel like I had a sort of difficult time waking up because they gave me so much medication for nausea, but hey, I didn't throw up so that's good! Mom and dad brought me home and I basically stayed in bed for two and a half days getting up only to go to the bathroom and walk. My boyfriend came over that night and I think we watched Big Bang Theory but I can't really remember.
On Thursday I was allowed to take a shower for the first time. I was getting so grossed out by my hair that I think I was becoming quite vicious. My mother helped me undress (which was awkward for me) and helped me remove my dressings. From what I can discern right now, my breasts look fantastic! They are very swollen and sore (particularly around the bottom of the anchor) but they look so perky and high! My mom said that I look much longer waisted and thinner all over. I think my mom was worried before taking a shower that I hated them because I had to sit down. I kept reassuring her that they were perfect but I guess my clammy-ness made me lose some credibility. I really am happy with them and can't wait to see how they look in a few days.
On Tuesday morning we got to the surgical center at about 8. The anesthesiologist came and talked to my parents and I and went through the usual routine of questions. I gave both of my parents a hug and they walked me back and had me change into a gown. They let me keep my sweatpants on which was great because I'm always so cold. The doctor took some final pictures of me and marked me up. The last thing is a mask on my face and her holding my hand. I feel like I had a sort of difficult time waking up because they gave me so much medication for nausea, but hey, I didn't throw up so that's good! Mom and dad brought me home and I basically stayed in bed for two and a half days getting up only to go to the bathroom and walk. My boyfriend came over that night and I think we watched Big Bang Theory but I can't really remember.
On Thursday I was allowed to take a shower for the first time. I was getting so grossed out by my hair that I think I was becoming quite vicious. My mother helped me undress (which was awkward for me) and helped me remove my dressings. From what I can discern right now, my breasts look fantastic! They are very swollen and sore (particularly around the bottom of the anchor) but they look so perky and high! My mom said that I look much longer waisted and thinner all over. I think my mom was worried before taking a shower that I hated them because I had to sit down. I kept reassuring her that they were perfect but I guess my clammy-ness made me lose some credibility. I really am happy with them and can't wait to see how they look in a few days.