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Breast Reduction - Can't Wait to Get Rid of the Back Pain! - Plano, TX
UPDATED FROM Carlenne
1 month post
I'm a 36-D!!!
$3,500
I saw the PS today. He said I looked very well. I must continue to massage the lipo area until it feels softer and begin using Silicone Sheetings to treat scars. He also said I must continue to use bras 24/7 but I can now use bras other than front closure, sports bras but no underwire. He will see me again in 6 months.
So I went bra- shopping and tried several sizes and styles. I'm back to a 36 band and a Cup D!!! Woohoo!!!!!! I also purchased some pullover shirts, size Medium!!!! I am no longer an X-Large :))
I feel sore if I over work myself but I continue to feel better each day :)
So I went bra- shopping and tried several sizes and styles. I'm back to a 36 band and a Cup D!!! Woohoo!!!!!! I also purchased some pullover shirts, size Medium!!!! I am no longer an X-Large :))
I feel sore if I over work myself but I continue to feel better each day :)
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UPDATED FROM Carlenne
25 days post
3rd week
Posting this week's pictures. A little bit smaller, bruises almost gone, glue has started to fall. Possible new stretch marks and dry, peeling skin.
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May 4, 2014
Sensational result, i would put you in the top 10 %. The itching and flaking results from the stretching of the skin into the new shape, i used a simple moisturiser and kept it off the incisions. If things get really itchy just take an allergy pill
May 4, 2014
Thank you Peediewife!
That's exactly what I've done: moisturizing lotion but avoided incisions. I also applied arnica gel to the bruises and started taking Bromelain pills last week.
Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions and support!!!
May 4, 2014
I was also wondering about a previous comment you made - you have to wear your bra 24/7 for three months?! I went without a couple nights, and it felt so nice. I feel like I'm always "pinched" underneath, and would like to go without, however, I only have another week and a half to get to my six weeks point, then my PS said I could go without (at night at least, I don't think I'd go without whilst out and about). Do you know when your restrictions will be lifted?
May 8, 2014
Hi wan2Bfit (love the name, BTW)! Yes, 3 months wearing bra 24/7, unless PS says otherwise. I'll see him on Monday but doubt he will lift restriction anytime soon. And I wouldn't go without a bra anyways. The girls would jiggle and that still hurts. I do wear a strong, compression bra during the day but a softer one (Fruit of the Loom) at night. Glad you are almost free!!
May 7, 2014
Carlenne, so there's no showering until the drains are out? I'll have drains the first week and possibly the second.
May 8, 2014
Yes, My My My. I had to wait 48 hours after drains were out to shower because the little incisions must close before you can wet the area. I had to drains 10 days. The PS decides if it's ok to remove them based on the amount of fluid drained and it's color (clear fluid vs red blood).
UPDATED FROM Carlenne
22 days post
Feeling better?
I was either too busy today or I'm feeling better because I hardly had zingers or discomfort when I walked.
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May 1, 2014
isn't it great how much difference a day can make - so even when you have a bad one, you can go to bed and know the next is likely to be better! (can't you tell I am having a good morning ;)). Carlenne, I have that rib pain, which I only started to notice. I think it is swelling from all the pulling about of surgery I guess. I am interesting to see where my stretch marks have gone.... I had loads before, but i can't figure out if they went with the extra skin or if they are under the dressings ;) If I get new ones I really don't care, bring on the stretch marks, the pay-off works for me! Have a lovely day with not too much zinging! x
May 1, 2014
Thanks Zipwip! I hope you have a lovely day today! It's still early for me but so far so good. My boobies do look like chameleons... the skin is peeling and it's slightly itchy. I apply a bit of moisturizing cream after I shower and it helps. Now that you mention it, my rib cage is almost gone! Who knows what caused it but I'm sure glad it's disappearing :)
May 1, 2014
Ok.... I better finish my coffee before I type....
My rib cage is still here, the pain under the ribs is almost gone.
*_* LOL!
May 1, 2014
not a bad day thanks, just a bit boringggggg ;) I haven't had a shower yet, have been bathing, but not immersing, if you see what i mean. Looking forward to a shower :) glad your rib pain is gone (but good that you still have a rib cage, always a bonus!).
May 1, 2014
Glad your zingers are subsiding, sounds like all is going well! I do not feel like this process is at all linear - good days and bad days seem to come and go. Although, I wouldn't consider any to be really bad...
May 2, 2014
I had zingers first week I am 2 weeks post opt BR surgery was 4/15/14 I had a XL under armour bra was to tight and if i do to much my boobs swell I took off that tight sports bra
May 2, 2014
The bras... I hope once we are fully recovered we find pleasure in buying and wearing them. I have the Fruit of the Loom, which I wear to sleep because they are not supportive enough to walk during the day. The Under Armour sports bra is compressive enough but at the end of the day I can't stand it anymore; and the Lane Bryant, Cacique sports bra that I can't stand because the stitches on the liner dig on my skin. I guess each one of us has to find what feels best depending on how swollen or sensitive we are. I received the Marena bra today (size Medium because the Large was too big). I'll let you know how it feels :))
May 2, 2014
I have to wear an under armour compression shirt for the first six weeks to prevent damage to my sides from the lipo I'm having. I'm excited because I won't have to worry about a bra digging or fitting but petrified of not having enough support. At any rate I'm so excited I can see straight. I'll get through whatever is thrown at me until I'm recovered and can buy the cute, much cheaper, bras. And wireless!!!
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