5 weeks post op

I had surgery 9/20 today is the 23rd. I had bleeding in the left breast and they had to take me back to the OR so I was under anesthesia for > 6 hrs. Needless to say,
, I 've felt a little punk.

The outpt staff and my surgeon have been great. It was the nurse who noticed the abnomal swelling and called the surgeon back in.

It's been pretty uncomfortable but using Tylenol and the anti-inflammatory have worked well. I've taken 1 pain pill daily. They' seem to make me have headaches. And migraine s are way worse than my boob discomfort.

I also had Lipo of my axillary and flank.

He took off 1000gm in one breast and 750 in the other, so a lot! My initial reaction in seeing the girls...they look smaller than I expected. But my dear s.o. pointed out that I was used to really , really, big boobs and any reduction is gonna seem drastic.

My other reaction, wow, I hope they stay this perky. The symmetry is fantastic and I've never had upright nipples.

So as the 3rd post-op day begins, I'm feeling a little blah, but optimistic!

1 week into the adventure. Still have drains, many of u won't after this long but I had a couple of bumps ( see first post) . Back to the surgeon today, will likely have the drains removed and that will free me up considerably. I can't wait to wear a bra and get rid of the compression wrap. Still tender but so much less than I anticipated. Used a total of 3 pain pills this first week. Not that I wouldn't have used them if needed, just didn't need/want too. Used ice, compression, and extra strength Tylenol.
I've had significant nausea, don't know why but suspect my moderately sized hiatal
hernia is the problem. Having a tight wrap over this area is not good for it. Oh well, maybe today will change this. But it's certainly not intolerable.

Will try to download photos. What a difference!,,

One drain down, one to go:) my suture lines look fantastic, I feel great. Still swollen esp where I had Lipo. The PS said don't get measured for new bras for at least 6 weeks. The nurse, and my nurse friend who was with me, agreed that my final size should be about a "d", which will be perfect. I had a long day out and feel like myself again.
6 days post breast reduction and Lipo, with a second surgery to evacuate a large clot. Not bad.

I am truly following Dr's orders and allowing others to "do for me". Must be the key to a good outcome.
Keep those prayers and positive thoughts flowing my way.