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38 Year Old Mum of Three-finally Having Breast Reduction! - Bristol, GB
UPDATED FROM gfmos
1 month post
6 weeks post op and really happy!
I've not put any updates on for ages so thought I better check in. My healing has been pretty uneventful. I had a couple of parts of my incisions that had a bit of pus around week three. I just dressed them with gauze and taped all the other incisions as normal and they healed up within a week.
I've stopped taping the incisions now but only In the last couple of days. I didn't feel ready before now.
I'm still wearing soft post op bras which I love but I'm so excited as I went to get acouple of underwired bras today in a 34b !! I think I will be either a 32C or 34B depending on the cut and shop I'm buying from. I have to say I haven't fully appreciated how good they look in clothes until I got the underwire bras. I bought a couple of strappy tops too which is such a novelty! I still can't believe it's me when I see myself in the mirror.
I have now started massaging the scars with bio oil but not brave enough yet to press hard. I've also been out running which was amazing. I felt so light and free!
I can't recommend this surgery enough. It has been so much easier than I thought and it really is life changing. So happy! I'm off on hols soon and for the first time ever I can't wait to wear a bikini on the beach!
Hope everyone else is healing well!
I've stopped taping the incisions now but only In the last couple of days. I didn't feel ready before now.
I'm still wearing soft post op bras which I love but I'm so excited as I went to get acouple of underwired bras today in a 34b !! I think I will be either a 32C or 34B depending on the cut and shop I'm buying from. I have to say I haven't fully appreciated how good they look in clothes until I got the underwire bras. I bought a couple of strappy tops too which is such a novelty! I still can't believe it's me when I see myself in the mirror.
I have now started massaging the scars with bio oil but not brave enough yet to press hard. I've also been out running which was amazing. I felt so light and free!
I can't recommend this surgery enough. It has been so much easier than I thought and it really is life changing. So happy! I'm off on hols soon and for the first time ever I can't wait to wear a bikini on the beach!
Hope everyone else is healing well!
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UPDATED FROM gfmos
13 days post
13 days post op. Feeling good!
So it's nearly 2 weeks since the op and I'm feeling good. Each day I feel more and more normal.
I took off the tape today to change it and it looks like I'm healing really well. Only very thin lines around nipples and down. I've got a couple of more raised bits under the breasts but looking good. No oozing or bleeding and I'm hopeful that the scarring will be minimal.
Went shopping yesterday and tried on a bra just for fun - I fit a 32C!! This was exactly what I wanted so really chuffed. I know things will fluctuate but for now I'm feeling hopeful they will settle to a size I like.
I'm so comfy in my surgical bras that I can't imagine wearing anything else right now!
Swelling has been up and down from one day to next. Usually they swell up more if I've been walking around a lot. My left breast is still more swollen than the right but I had a lot more taken out of that side so I'm hoping it will settle down and even out.
I'm still avoiding lifting kiddies and have kept housework to a minimum. Thankfully my husband has been amazing at helping me!
I'm loving how my clothes fit better. Also loving not having a sore neck! My shoulders feel less tight already.
Can't believe I've done it. It's still like a dream! So pleased and would recommend anyone thinking about it to just go for it!
Replies (2)
A
June 19, 2016
It is so good to read positive comments. I have been scaring myself to death reading horror posts about open wounds and dead nipples! This time on Tuesday I will be post op! I am so excited but very apprehensive about the op!
G
June 20, 2016
It will be fine! I have been taking arnica and drinking 2 litres of water a day and eating really healthy fresh food. I'm sure that has helped. Try to do as little as possible in the first couple of weeks and just stay positive! I wouldn't hesitate to do this again if I had to!
Is your op Monday or Tuesday? Very exciting! Good luck :)
A
June 20, 2016
Tuesday! One more sleep! I keep worrying about the anaesthetic and its the little things like not being able to cuddle my kids and having to sleep on my back. But I know it will be worth it. Can't actually believe it is happening tomorrow!
G
June 20, 2016
I was worried about the same things! I knew I was ok with anaesthetic as I've had an op before. But was so worried about the kids. They have been amazing though. I told them I was having an op on my boobs and I would be sore for a while so wouldn't be able to cuddle them properly for a while. I have managed to lightly cuddle them and yesterday I gave them all tight cuddles-my oldest said "yay! Mummy is back to normal!" So cute. They are 7, 5 and 2.
Sleeping on my back was a worry too. First week was fine as so groggy from the op but last week has been harder although I think I'm actually getting used to it now! Would still do it all again in a flash though as so worth it.
Will be thinking of you tomorrow!
K
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A
June 15, 2016
Five days to go until my surgery. Feel both excited and nervous. Hope mine look as good as yours!
G
June 16, 2016
Not long! Before you know it you will be out the other side! You won't regret it. I'm so glad I had this done and it's been so much easier than I thought it would be. Good luck!!
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