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5 weeks post op: Went back to the gym last week...
5 weeks post op:
Went back to the gym last week. Aerobics I have no issues with. Doing weights even for just my lower body alone wore me out. I was completely drained that day and the next day. I'm going to start working out with a personal trainer in 2 weeks just for lower body.
Every day it gets a little bit easier to move around. I can see a huge difference between this week and last week and I'm sleeping much better now too. I don't wake up with morning boobs anymore either. What I've found most comfortable for sleeping right now is with two pillows for my head and then one on each side of me so no matter which way I roll I have a pillow to hug. Makes my tummy and girls happy and I sleep the whole night! There's only a little discomfort when I roll from one side to the other now.
Driving makes my breasts hurt. It probably more than anything else bothers me right now. So I tend to drive down the road massaging them.Still can't put my arms up over my head. I can one at a time but I've been able to do that since day 1. Shaving my armpits is still hard. I think I may just get laser hair removal done on them later.
Went back to the gym last week. Aerobics I have no issues with. Doing weights even for just my lower body alone wore me out. I was completely drained that day and the next day. I'm going to start working out with a personal trainer in 2 weeks just for lower body.
Every day it gets a little bit easier to move around. I can see a huge difference between this week and last week and I'm sleeping much better now too. I don't wake up with morning boobs anymore either. What I've found most comfortable for sleeping right now is with two pillows for my head and then one on each side of me so no matter which way I roll I have a pillow to hug. Makes my tummy and girls happy and I sleep the whole night! There's only a little discomfort when I roll from one side to the other now.
Driving makes my breasts hurt. It probably more than anything else bothers me right now. So I tend to drive down the road massaging them.Still can't put my arms up over my head. I can one at a time but I've been able to do that since day 1. Shaving my armpits is still hard. I think I may just get laser hair removal done on them later.
4 weeks Post Op: Oh boy, so much has happened...
4 weeks Post Op:
Oh boy, so much has happened this past week and I'm so exhausted right now I'll probably forget to put most of it in here.
The main thing though, everything everyone says about week 3 being the golden week is true. Just a huge improvement overall!
Friday I went and got my hair done (which makes us all feel sooo much better anyways) and I was really stiff after sitting for so long while they did it, so things seem to be about the same. That night though was the first time I really have seen anyone since the surgery other than family and the girlfriends who were staying with me. I had something I needed to drop off at my ex's parent's house. Little did I know that the WHOLE family would be there. And I mean everyone, aunts, uncles, grandma, grandpa, cousins, my ex, and his sisters, and of course his parents. I know all of them well so at least it wasn't as awkward as it could have been!
I would give money to be able to replay everyone's reactions. People's mouths were literally hanging open. You've seen my pre-op clothed pics and I looked good, and with the right pushup bra was about the same size as now. So physically it shouldn't have been that different, but it was. New hair doo didn't hurt either ;) It was all about new found confidence and demeanor (granted still stiff lol) though. I saw the extended family before my ex and they were all like "OMG has he seen you" or "Boy did he ever blow it!", and lots of "Girl you look gorgeous! what is your secret!?!" The ex was the person I probably got the least reaction from, but really what can he say? He did get teary eyed though.
The best part though was after I left and I went to the post office and was checking out these cute guys. They waved in my direction and I turned to see who they were waving at! I couldn't believe they were waving at me! I have never felt more beautiful. I'm not used to being the girl that guys notice. I'm more of the bookish nerd who loves science and is more of a tom boy. My body shape clothed is not that different, its knowing that I look just as good naked as I do clothed now that seems to make the difference :)
That night I slept on one pillow and have pretty much since. I noticed I was moving a lot better too. When I finally stopped thinking about moving and being tense I was able to start moving a lot better. Its gotten better every day since.
I went to a party Saturday night and wore a halter top braless (don't tell my PS!), that's the first time I have ever been able to do that. I had 4 guys flirting with me throughout the night and have dates lined up with 2 of them for later ^.^ I did pull something a bit playing beer pong (but it was my first time and I finally got a ball in!). And yes I was bad and drank alcohol. It was my friend's 30th birthday, it was for a good cause ;)
Monday I started using scarguard on all my incisions. I can see a difference already. Even without that though they just feel really nice with it on there. They make the incisions feel more secure and keep the binder from rubbing against them without using the gauze.
My PS is thrilled with my results. I still have very little swelling. The heat and sitting does make it worse though. The left boob is dropping and is much less swollen. The right is still swollen and much higher. None of the guys at the party seemed to care though so why should I at this point? lol I know they will drop and I'm still massaging away. Anyone else massage while driving? lol
My only real issue is with sleeping. I'm not sleeping very well. I have the most swelling at night and feel sore and it wakes me up. I have "morning boobs" now when i wake up in the morning and have to massage them first thing.
I started back to school on Monday and my class schedule is kicking my butt. Its not helping with my lack of sleep. Tomorrow I can sleep in so hopefully that will help. I feel a bit like a zombie right now. Last night I could barely remember by name when i got home (16 hour day). Its easier to carry my backpack today than it was Monday though. And I had to sprint across campus in 100+ heat today to make it to class on time and survived. Monday the same "walk" had me stopping halfway to recovery. Truth be told I could have used the break today but got through it.
People treat me differently now. I really don't think its how I look as much as how I feel and therefore act now. Again, in the past I've always been the kinda cute little nerd in the class who's always prepared and most likely will know the answer to any class related questions and who the professors love. This semester I'm playing dumb and cute. I giggle and flirt and don't take things so seriously. Although the more tired I get the more likely i am to start answering the questions because no one else participates and I want to go home! I think its going to be an interesting semester and a learning experience about how I am now.
Yes, ladies I'm starting to feel sexy now :) Atm, more cute than sexy, or more so an innocent kind of sexy. This is all so new to me.
Oh boy, so much has happened this past week and I'm so exhausted right now I'll probably forget to put most of it in here.
The main thing though, everything everyone says about week 3 being the golden week is true. Just a huge improvement overall!
Friday I went and got my hair done (which makes us all feel sooo much better anyways) and I was really stiff after sitting for so long while they did it, so things seem to be about the same. That night though was the first time I really have seen anyone since the surgery other than family and the girlfriends who were staying with me. I had something I needed to drop off at my ex's parent's house. Little did I know that the WHOLE family would be there. And I mean everyone, aunts, uncles, grandma, grandpa, cousins, my ex, and his sisters, and of course his parents. I know all of them well so at least it wasn't as awkward as it could have been!
I would give money to be able to replay everyone's reactions. People's mouths were literally hanging open. You've seen my pre-op clothed pics and I looked good, and with the right pushup bra was about the same size as now. So physically it shouldn't have been that different, but it was. New hair doo didn't hurt either ;) It was all about new found confidence and demeanor (granted still stiff lol) though. I saw the extended family before my ex and they were all like "OMG has he seen you" or "Boy did he ever blow it!", and lots of "Girl you look gorgeous! what is your secret!?!" The ex was the person I probably got the least reaction from, but really what can he say? He did get teary eyed though.
The best part though was after I left and I went to the post office and was checking out these cute guys. They waved in my direction and I turned to see who they were waving at! I couldn't believe they were waving at me! I have never felt more beautiful. I'm not used to being the girl that guys notice. I'm more of the bookish nerd who loves science and is more of a tom boy. My body shape clothed is not that different, its knowing that I look just as good naked as I do clothed now that seems to make the difference :)
That night I slept on one pillow and have pretty much since. I noticed I was moving a lot better too. When I finally stopped thinking about moving and being tense I was able to start moving a lot better. Its gotten better every day since.
I went to a party Saturday night and wore a halter top braless (don't tell my PS!), that's the first time I have ever been able to do that. I had 4 guys flirting with me throughout the night and have dates lined up with 2 of them for later ^.^ I did pull something a bit playing beer pong (but it was my first time and I finally got a ball in!). And yes I was bad and drank alcohol. It was my friend's 30th birthday, it was for a good cause ;)
Monday I started using scarguard on all my incisions. I can see a difference already. Even without that though they just feel really nice with it on there. They make the incisions feel more secure and keep the binder from rubbing against them without using the gauze.
My PS is thrilled with my results. I still have very little swelling. The heat and sitting does make it worse though. The left boob is dropping and is much less swollen. The right is still swollen and much higher. None of the guys at the party seemed to care though so why should I at this point? lol I know they will drop and I'm still massaging away. Anyone else massage while driving? lol
My only real issue is with sleeping. I'm not sleeping very well. I have the most swelling at night and feel sore and it wakes me up. I have "morning boobs" now when i wake up in the morning and have to massage them first thing.
I started back to school on Monday and my class schedule is kicking my butt. Its not helping with my lack of sleep. Tomorrow I can sleep in so hopefully that will help. I feel a bit like a zombie right now. Last night I could barely remember by name when i got home (16 hour day). Its easier to carry my backpack today than it was Monday though. And I had to sprint across campus in 100+ heat today to make it to class on time and survived. Monday the same "walk" had me stopping halfway to recovery. Truth be told I could have used the break today but got through it.
People treat me differently now. I really don't think its how I look as much as how I feel and therefore act now. Again, in the past I've always been the kinda cute little nerd in the class who's always prepared and most likely will know the answer to any class related questions and who the professors love. This semester I'm playing dumb and cute. I giggle and flirt and don't take things so seriously. Although the more tired I get the more likely i am to start answering the questions because no one else participates and I want to go home! I think its going to be an interesting semester and a learning experience about how I am now.
Yes, ladies I'm starting to feel sexy now :) Atm, more cute than sexy, or more so an innocent kind of sexy. This is all so new to me.
3 Weeks post up: Things definitely are better...
3 Weeks post up:
Things definitely are better in week three. I don't get nearly as tired and can move much more easily. I still don't see a huge difference day to day but every few days I can look back and see an improvement. The difference between 2 weeks and 3 weeks is HUGE. I would have never have thought I would feel this much better. The swelling has gone down quite a bit in the left breast and its much softer and dropping. The left one (now that I can see the difference between the two) is still swollen and higher than the left, although it has dropped some.
I didn't think I had much swelling in my abdomen, but above my bellybutton now is much softer and there skin actually has a tiny little roll when I lean over. So now I can really see a difference between not swollen and swollen. Below my belly button is definitely swollen and where I have all the tightness still. The heat makes it much worse. If I didn't have anything to compare it to though I really wouldn't see it at all. I'm massaging it about twice a day now that I know its there and putting arnika cream on it. I'm putting the arnika cream on my breasts also and massaging them throughout the day. Both with the squeezing massages my doctor showed me to do and also regular massage.
Naked I can see a huge difference in my breasts. Clothed it is very subtle. Which is nice a way, No one who knows me is going to be able to know I had a BA just by looking at me. We'll see who is observant enough and daring enough to ask.
I tried sleeping without my legs raised last night and one leg went to sleep so I put the pillow back. This morning I did end up sleeping on my side, with the pillow between my legs, still up on the wedge. Its a start!
I went to Victoria's Secret yesterday to exchange some push up bras I obviously won't be needing now ;) And had them measure me for fun. My measurements were exactly the same, 34D, but the girl said that a 34DD would be a better cup fit. She thinks in 3-4 months though after D&F that I'll be a DD or E, maybe bigger. So much is still sitting up high. I just keep watching the progression videos. They really help keep me motivated.
Things definitely are better in week three. I don't get nearly as tired and can move much more easily. I still don't see a huge difference day to day but every few days I can look back and see an improvement. The difference between 2 weeks and 3 weeks is HUGE. I would have never have thought I would feel this much better. The swelling has gone down quite a bit in the left breast and its much softer and dropping. The left one (now that I can see the difference between the two) is still swollen and higher than the left, although it has dropped some.
I didn't think I had much swelling in my abdomen, but above my bellybutton now is much softer and there skin actually has a tiny little roll when I lean over. So now I can really see a difference between not swollen and swollen. Below my belly button is definitely swollen and where I have all the tightness still. The heat makes it much worse. If I didn't have anything to compare it to though I really wouldn't see it at all. I'm massaging it about twice a day now that I know its there and putting arnika cream on it. I'm putting the arnika cream on my breasts also and massaging them throughout the day. Both with the squeezing massages my doctor showed me to do and also regular massage.
Naked I can see a huge difference in my breasts. Clothed it is very subtle. Which is nice a way, No one who knows me is going to be able to know I had a BA just by looking at me. We'll see who is observant enough and daring enough to ask.
I tried sleeping without my legs raised last night and one leg went to sleep so I put the pillow back. This morning I did end up sleeping on my side, with the pillow between my legs, still up on the wedge. Its a start!
I went to Victoria's Secret yesterday to exchange some push up bras I obviously won't be needing now ;) And had them measure me for fun. My measurements were exactly the same, 34D, but the girl said that a 34DD would be a better cup fit. She thinks in 3-4 months though after D&F that I'll be a DD or E, maybe bigger. So much is still sitting up high. I just keep watching the progression videos. They really help keep me motivated.
Provider Review
Dr John Walker
He came recommended by a friend who had used him. I'd met with several other cosmetic surgeons and really liked Dr Walker's confident manner which I found lacking in the others. He was honest and upfront and everything. I had no problem trusting my body to his capable hands.