36 Y/o, 155 Lbs, 1 Child, Size G/H - Breast Reduction

I've been back to work for a full week now. It's going pretty well. I am totally exhausted at the end of the day. But I'm feeling stronger every day. I have lost a bit of weight (25 pounds on weight watchers) and my clothes look amazing with my new chest; so I'm feeling pretty good walking around the office. Everyone has commented on how much weight I have lost. I'm not gonna lie, it feels freekin' amazing!
I can finally sleep on my side and lay on my chest for short periods of time; which is so nice since I'm a stomach sleeper. The tenderness is pretty much gone. I still have no sensation on the bottom half of my breasts; but I'm okay with that. I am still using the ScarAway tape. It seems to be working well. The scars are definitely raised and noticeable under my arms and on my chest by my sternum. I plan to wear the strips for another ten weeks (they recommend 12 weeks total for maximum effect). I will post some photos at the two month mark to show how the healing process is going.
It's funny, when I first came home after my reduction I felt so flat chested. But now I'm growing accustomed to them and they don't feel that small anymore. I feel like my breasts are a good size; not too small...but not gi-normous. I'm just adjusting to the new me.
I'm so grateful my insurance covered this procedure. I am feeling particularly grateful during these hot summer days when I don't have to wear an industrial bra and a bra-shelf cami under my shirts (three layers gets HOT in 100+ degree weather). Maybe you ladies are the only few who will truly understand how much I want to cry (tears of joy) when I put on ONE bra in the morning. How amazingly wonderful it is to not have breasts that fall below my waist - but sit high even when I don't have a bra on.
I wore my new swim suit last weekend. The suit has almost zero support and it was GLORIOUS!
It feels strange to be moving on with life as usual. This has been such an amazing journey with lots of highs and lows and now things are stabilizing. I imagine I will only be updating every month or so. Thanks to all of you supporters out there! I wouldn't and couldn't have done this without you!

I am spending today lounging and soaking-up being home before I go back to work tomorrow. I've been off for exactly one month. I feel good and I think I'm ready to go back. Last week, at my three-week mark, I was a little nervous that I wouldn't be ready. I was still having swelling and redness and was exhausted at the end of the day. I don't know how people go back to work after two weeks! I give major props to you ladies; weeks two and three were "toughies" for me!
At week four, I still have a little swelling and some redness around my scars, but I can move easily and lift my arms without discomfort. I'm also feeling like I have energy at the end of the day!
I bought some ScarAway strips and began wearing them yesterday; my surgeon recommended the ScarAway brand specifically. I'm going to try to wear them for the next twelve weeks to reduce the look of my scars. Honestly, I haven't really given much thought or care about the scars. After having enormous boobs that brought me so much shame and suffering for so many years, a few scars are no biggie... Nonetheless, I am going to wear the ScarAway strips and see how close to perfection I can get!
As far shape, my left is a bit smaller and shaped differently than my right; but I'm not worried about it. I also have a little fat under my arms (I didn't spring for lipo) that will make it so I can't wear string bikinis. But I'm finding tons of bras and swimsuits that have under-arm coverage.
I have lost about 10lbs since my surgery. In January, I was 170 lbs and started Weight Watchers. I lost about 15 lbs before my surgery (going-in at 155) and am now 145. I am hoping to lose about five more pounds over the next couple of months and then I'll start exercising to firm things up a bit. I've never found exercise to be super-helpful because no matter how much weight I lost and time I spent working-out, my boobs always made me look huge and dumpy. But my new "girls" have given me motivation!
I'll keep you ladies updated and post-pics from time to time to let you know how the ScarAway strips are working!

I had my one-month check-up today! All was well, my stitches were absorbable, but a few had worked themselves out, so I had to have them removed (ouch!). I also got the "go-ahead" to start wearing "real bras" (they have to be wireless for about four more months) and I left my appointment and headed straight for the mall. I have never been able to shop at VS; so it was a little scary at first. You get bombarded with 18 year old girls (who work there) who all want to "fit" you and help you. I decided to do a fitting and they measured me as a 34C. So I took advantage of the semi-annual sale and bought SIX new bras! All were $25 or less! After spending hundreds of dollars (in the past) on a single bra from Curvy Kate, Panache, and other brands for well-endowed women... I am so happy to be able to buy "cheap" bras! I also bought a bathing-suit! Yeah! Picture is not of me; this is the model. I NEVER would have been able to wear this suit with my prior boobs!
This breast reduction is hands-down one of the best decisions (in the top three behind marrying my husband and having my son) of my entire life and I am so grateful I went through with it. To any women who are considering it: DO IT!
I wanted to give an update to those of you who may be following my story. I had to take down my photos because someone I knew accessed the site and was showing the photos to others. I was angry at myself for telling her about the site; I was just excited and wanted to tell her what an incredible support it has been. But I was mainly sad that I had to take the photos down because others' photos have been so helpful to me in my journey and I wanted to give the same gift to others. After changing my avatar name and location, I am posting a couple that aren't quite as identity-revealing. And if that individual is here reading this... please respect my privacy and bugger off!