Over the rainbow - 9-week photos - Seattle, WA

Updating photos since I really appreciate seeing others' progress too. I am now approx 9 weeks po and feeling awesome! What size do you think I look like now? Important to contemplate because I think I look way smaller than what I am measuring and fitting in bras.....wanna guess? Answer: 34DD. I think I don't look any bigger than a 34D so its deceiving. Hope this helps some put into perspective what we are requesting from our surgeon and when they say they can't promise a certain size its true and its because it ultimately dosen't matter as long as they are proportionate to your body, look and feel good, and give relief to the pain we experience. With that said, however, its still difficult for me to go bra shopping - not only am I picky, but there are not that many comfortable options in the doubles and up. So I simply went shopping in my own closet and low and behold I have plenty of options right here without spending a dime (although a bra burning bash was on my dream list). Had my 6week po and was cleared for everything: exercise, underwires, scar treatment. Next po in 6months to check on scars. Scars are fading very slowly - they are still pretty red and the horizontal ones are still slightly raised - those are sore in the mornings so I lightened up on the massage. PS gave me a sweet gift of premium sunscreen to put on under my bathing suit - a must he said - although I haven't seen the sun here in months!!

Thinking of all my past buddies and hope you are doing well in recovery and the newbies that just came out and all those on the tarmac awaiting take-off - try not to worry - the anxiety and waitng is the hardest part of this. Take care everyone and happy healing. Enjoy your "noobs"

1-mo postop and sharing some photos to show how the scars are healing. Feeling fantastic - Still a little sore at the end of the day. I can feel some hard spots internally but they are getting softer as the weeks go by. Having troubles finding bras that are comfy for me. Still go back to my surgery bra because I can wear it all day without discomfort. I think I'll be a 34DD still, which is a very difficult size to find off the rack with no underwire - wanted to be out of the doubles but I think weight loss will accomplish that, so kind of glad I have that buffer so *when* I lose # I should go down to a D. Still only cleared for walking - no running yet. So much more comfortable in my clothes and feel normal now and not self conscious or trying to hide - its a great feeling!! This has been a wonderful experience and life changing. Best wishes to all who are waiting and healing.

Had my 2-week postop yesterday - have I said how much I love my doc? What a great person! He answers all my questions before I can even ask them. He removed the steri-strips. All the sutures are still closed, they are dissolvable so it was a relief to know he doens't have to remove any stitches. He then applied the scar tape that I need to change ever 4-5 days. We discussed the right area that bothers me - on the inside its a little square and seems to have extra flesh/fat - if that was gone then I think they'd look and feel more equal - Just needs some more contouring - I have to adjust this area frequently inside my bra cause it gets smooshed in the band - without me asking he immediately said he could easily revise that in office under local for n/c! I didn't even have to ask he offered and said we can discuss that at 3 months. What a relief! Just amazing he cares so much that I am 100% satisfied. Otherwise everything is perfect. Next appointment at the 6-week mark where photos will be taken. I don't feel like I've even had surgery - of course it helps that nobody really knows so no comments from people. No real pain or discomfort - every once in a while a twinge or the band hits a stitch and I need to adjust it. Holding off on bra shopping cause I just don't know for sure what I'll need. Heading back to my desk job today. Actually worked last Saturday night at our restaurant and "tried" to take it easy - although the dish washing is too tempting to walk past so I was slightly sore in the morning. Thinking of everyone this week heading for sx or recovering! Your in my thoughts...