POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
22 Year Old with 32G Breasts, 140 Pounds, 5'4" Anticipating Reduction Surgery(Just had the surgery, needing support and advice!)
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1 month post
One month post-op update.! (Plus a few days)
WORTH IT
Hi everyone! I had been planning on updating my progress weekly, but since school started almost 3 weeks ago it's been tough to keep up. I figured a one month (and 3 days) update would suffice!
The soreness is basically all gone! Pretty much nonexistent. I don't remember exactly when it went away, but it's been gonna for probably 2 weeks now. I have been alternating between a surgical bra and an under armor zip up sorts bra in size XL. (They run super small) The bra my surgeon recommended is an underwire, and I've read on here they are not the best. However, I'm going to try wearing it this week to see how it goes since it's supposed to help shape my new breasts AND is a sports bra! With that said, I am going to try working out this week. I have been itching to get back running and my weight is most definitely agreeing with that! I will let you all know how that goes :)
I have been having so much fun trying on new clothes (well old clothes for me that feel new because I haven't been able to wear them) and trying on bathing suits. I went to target yesterday and tried a size L triangle top that fit perfectly!!! I'm so happy, spring break here I come! My only qualm is that I asked to be a small c/large b, and I'm at least a D right now. I know that the swelling has to go down but I am itching for my smaller boobs!
As for the scars, they are still red. I haven't touched them (I'm too scared) and want to start scar treatment. Does anyone know when I can start that?
That's all I can think of for now, I'll keep you ladies posted! And as always, feel free to ask me any questions or leave comments :)
The soreness is basically all gone! Pretty much nonexistent. I don't remember exactly when it went away, but it's been gonna for probably 2 weeks now. I have been alternating between a surgical bra and an under armor zip up sorts bra in size XL. (They run super small) The bra my surgeon recommended is an underwire, and I've read on here they are not the best. However, I'm going to try wearing it this week to see how it goes since it's supposed to help shape my new breasts AND is a sports bra! With that said, I am going to try working out this week. I have been itching to get back running and my weight is most definitely agreeing with that! I will let you all know how that goes :)
I have been having so much fun trying on new clothes (well old clothes for me that feel new because I haven't been able to wear them) and trying on bathing suits. I went to target yesterday and tried a size L triangle top that fit perfectly!!! I'm so happy, spring break here I come! My only qualm is that I asked to be a small c/large b, and I'm at least a D right now. I know that the swelling has to go down but I am itching for my smaller boobs!
As for the scars, they are still red. I haven't touched them (I'm too scared) and want to start scar treatment. Does anyone know when I can start that?
That's all I can think of for now, I'll keep you ladies posted! And as always, feel free to ask me any questions or leave comments :)
UPDATED FROM G2C
14 days post
First day back (and the pain that follows!)
So today was the big test...it was my last first day of school and officially two weeks after my surgery! I was walking around campus all day with a heavy coat (it was 2*F here!) and a backpack on. It was a tad painful, but nothing I couldn't handle. The big issue I'm having is the irritation and sensitivity on the incisions. I am not wearing the underwire bra I bought that my doctor recommended because it was irritating once I took the tape off. I am currently wear a front-zip up sports bra that is working very well. However, the incisions feel "raw" and uncomfortable. How long do they stay in this state? Also, how long do the scars take to form? I am hoping soon because walking around is not very fun!
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every PS seems to have slightly different advice but mine requests that you keep taping the incisions for up to 12 months. the idea is that the tension on the incision sites helps with the scar healing. he recommends just normal micropore 3M tape (the brown stuff). it is easy to use and you can keep it on for up to 2 weeks I have found. i also have liked not looking at what was healing there anyway (!). i have alternated also with the mepiderm silicone sheets which are supposed to help with scar healing (i got the big sheets that you can cut to size).
hi I used vitamin e till the wounds were properly healed then its recommended silicon gel to minimize scars gently rub along the wounds and if you have bruising gently massage it helps to break the hardness and dissolve the bruising goodluck
UPDATED FROM G2C
11 days post
Tape off!
I took the tape off this morning...what an ordeal. I was so scared to see what was underneath and it was a little painful! I didn't want to rip it off because I was scared a stitch would rip out or open (I'm paranoid) but nothing happened! I'm so happy with how they look. The incisions look much better than I anticipated. On that note, when do scars start to appear? My doctor said they are still incisions, not scars yet!
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You appear to be healing beautifully! I'm 6 days PO and still covered in steri-strips/gauze. It's nice to see that I might only have a couple of more days...or week of coverage.
It was so scary but also refreshing to take them off! Congrats on the surgery, I hope you're enjoying them and recovering well! I get a little nervous with the tape off and it brings on a different kind of discomfort, but I'm happy that things are moving forward!
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