Harder than expected but doable

I haven’t had my appt. yet but I’m updating anyway to note some changes and so forth.

One, I do have a small lump palpable to the touch on the top portion of my left breast. It’s small but I’m assuming it’s the fat necrosis? Maybe I’m wrong. I’ve lost significant size but I’m still okay with the result as they are full which is what I hoped for. Should I lose much more, I may be sad!

Again, my fat transfer was just as important on my donor sites for me. I was more worried about my legs than my breasts but the breasts are kind of awesome so far.

As for legs, I’m hoping that lymphatic massage will help with their ultimate result but I haven’t been cleared for it yet. I have some uneven feeling which I think is still residual swelling. The areas that feel “bigger” to the touch also have numbness still. The numbness is getting better. I still have some pain and interesting sensations. I’m not ready to bare my legs by any means.

As for exercise- I don’t think I would run still as impact causes significant sensory load on any sensitive areas. I have done some light pilates and plan to try cycling this week. My IT band area is still very numb so I’m trying to be cognizant of the healing process.

Some of my scars are almost gone and others are very red/puffed. I will be looking for options to help those.

I had my 3 week Post Op and can start weaning off the garments.

The garments although annoying do offer support and prevent some of the tingling and random pain I will experience. That being said, really good compression tights or leggings can do the same thing and maybe even more comfortably.

You can’t use these right away as the garments fasten on the sides allowing you to get into them- there’s no way I could have pulled on tights! Wouldn’t want to either. So wear the garments until you are healed enough to switch to compression tights. I have a feeling I’ll be wearing my tights for awhile!

I have bruising still as well as what I’d characterize as an increase of the appearance of cellulite on my thighs. This may be from the bruising as well. I haven’t been working out while healing so that can also be part of it. Obviously that’s not what I want to happen but I’m hoping as time goes on, I get back to working out and the swelling continues to dissipate I will be okay with any cellulite still hanging around.

I have only read about one procedure to reduce it that I would do and it doesn’t seem to be available in Washington. So here’s to hoping I can get this together on my own!

I also have some hardening areas on my left outer thigh and feel more pain in this area. I have a feeling it’s fasciae adhesions that need some heavy massage which seems counterintuitive to the pain.

The breasts are almost feeling normal as in no pain or weird heaviness. Dr. S says they are still swollen so my size will drop even more. That’s ok with me as right now they look awesome but feel a little tough on the tops. I’m okay with more softening.

I did this for the legs primarily with the bonus of getting pre baby small boobs back. The breasts weren’t my big focus but I didn’t want them to be worse off for sure. So far they look great. For me, someone who wants to stay small they are great. I wouldn’t do another fat transfer to get bigger at this point.

I think if I was looking for size, fat transfer would not have made sense for breasts but for just a little natural boost; great so far.

I can see the contours of the lipo better each day. Again, I can see more cellulite but I can def see some new shape and that’s what lipo does. I think a reduction in cellulite would be a bonus but don’t expect it.

I’m able to gradually increase activity at this point and wear bras that are comfortable. Some of my previous bras don’t fit but most do; just tighter. I think by the time everything settles I’ll just be fuller versus a complete new size!

It’s been 16/17 days since operation and I have to say that I am feeling much better overall!
My breast shape and size is pretty perfect! It’s impressive and just what I wanted. I included photos of today. I have some tendency to swell a bit more on the right side but overall I believe they are calming down to the same/similar size. I still have stitches poking out and coming out as well as bruising. I have been taking the arnicare tabs as my local store sold out of the gel- what are the chances of that?
I wore regular compression tights part of the day yesterday as I had some pain behind my right knee from the garment bunching. That seemed to help immensely for the tender spot.
I wear a soft seamless bra while my garments wash currently.
I recommend getting shower gloves for massage in shower of donor spots! These are great as long as you trim any stitches that may be poking through. I feel much more confidant in a gentle compressive massage than I did in the beginning. It’s worth mentioning that I still have significant numbing/tingly or just a funny sensation where the bruising is from the jostled nerves. It’s similar to being really cold or icing an area and having that lack of sensation sensation if that makes sense.
Something else I love is a lotion that absorbs quickly so it isn’t difficult to put the garments on! I use the camellia cream from the body shop and it’s so awesome!
I can’t tell if these pictures are uploading upside down? I have no idea why if so. Sorry!