34F to 34C - San Diego, CA

I had a breast reduction one yr this month. I still can't get over my new look. I really miss my previous look. I sometimes wonder if my original will return. I wanted more of a lift and not a reduction. However, I hope you will adjust to your new look. Good luck. Positives- some things will fit better at the top. My surgeon took too much off my breast.

Hi Rastakat. Did your surgeon give you any reassurance when you had your post op appointment? It is a psychological journey as well as a physical journey as I'm sure you are aware. Hang in there and keep strong hun. Everything is settling, physically and it does take time. Sending healing, positive vibes your way. X

I think a lot of people have these sort of feelings when they first see the results of their op 'unwrapped'. Think positive and remember why you had it done in the first place. Within a couple of weeks things will start to look much better. Chin up and good healing.

It looks like a great job. You will surely enjoy the new boobs when you get used to them.

the bruising is really misleading, it just takes time to go away, the shape and size is great, the nipples look like a great shape and really even. i have seen enough on this site to know that you are going to get a wonderful result when the healing has happened. you must surely be already enjoying the size difference????

Thank you for sharing your raw feelings. I am 2 days post op and although I am not disgusted by the sight, I am also not comfortable with it. I attribute that to everything still being fresh. Once the healing/scar fading process begins, I strongly believe WE will feel much better about the results. As for cold in your chest, I understand completely. I was coughing a lot and originally thought I'd contracted a cold in the OR. Then I learned when you are given general anesthesia, they place a tube down your throat to help with breathing. That should clear up within the first week. Mine has already gotten a lot better since Thursday.

I don't have a problem looking at myself but it does feel surreal. I kinda feel like they belong to someone else. I also have an indent on the top of my flabby belly on both sides where my breasts rested. It feels so strange. It has been very emotional at times, sort of like something is missing, but I was told to find something I really like about the new girls (such as the shape) and think about the things that led me to make the decision I made and actually followed through with it. It is done, so learn to love all the good things to come. I find that bending over, squatting, tying my shoes, all the little things that caused discomfort and even shortness of breath. Even walking just feels different. I think I may actually like working out at the gym better. Running, wearing a belt, low cut or tight fitting tops, horizontal striped shirts, all things I avoided most of my life. I hope you don't regret but rejoice as you will find there will be much more good than bad to come from your decision. Good Luck and Best Wishes

I felt the same way. I didn't even want to hear about some of the particulars of the procedure. Once, I was able to take a shower & re-bandage, I was forced to look. I felt extremely bloated & hated my body in general. I'm happy to report, this passes. It's day to day! Remember we have changed our bodies for a reason. Try to look forward to the future & something you really looked forward to wearing or doing which started this whole adventure. Remember, you're not alone.