5 weeks post op

Well my boobalicious friends, I've made it this far and feeling good. Last weekend went on a 4 day cruise with my DSO , his 19 yr old daughter and 3 other college students. One of the advantages of living in Florida, close to ports=) we had a great time. One of the best parts, not wearing a bra for most of the trip AND wearing a new suit! I even let them take pictures and put them on FB. My chest looks normal for the first time ever! No huge cleavage, no sagging suit, wow, it's incredible.

Still sore along the side suture lines when I wear a bra for more than 6 hours. I have been having "lymphatic" massage over the entire breast and flank areas weekly for 3 weeks, but this is due to having Lipo, not BR. things are softening up and healing more quickly now. Probably will have 1 more than just give it more time. It ain't cheap and insurance doesn't pay (of course).

Overall, I would say it's been more "sore" than I anticipated but tolerable. Slower healing than I want, but pretty much exactly what the PS said, I'm just impatient and unrealistic given my age :) my nipples r way more tender than I expected, but I think that's a good sign of normal sensation. I was concerned about loss of sensation.

Will post photos when ALL small open areas are healed, and I'm almost there!

Hope this helps anyone worrying...i"s this normal"
Best to all of you!,

It's wonderful how the body will heal, if we r patient and treat it well during this process. My skin is healing and I would say less than a week away from complete wound healing!
Yesterday I went for a therapeutic lymphatic massage to relieve swelling and "lumpiness" from the Lipo. Wow, what a difference. Both breasts, armpits and side feel better and softer. Have another appointment for next week. Hopefully this will make wearing a bra much more comfortable.
I've been sleeping without a bra for 2 nights. This feels much better too! I did ask the PS at my last visit if this was ok. He said when it felt comfortable, it is ok.

Leaving for a short cruise tomorrow! Bet my bathing suit won't fit. But I will definitely be going bra-less occasionally! Can't wait. I have never, never, gone without a bra in my adult life.

Will follow up soon. Best of luck your journey!

So I am totally frustrated. Still with open healing wounds. Last Wednesday I found a suture that should have been removed , so I removed it ( I am nurse practitioner). That area became inflammed and the edges separated. It's very tender, not like the other areas. Using the same antibiotic ointment that the Dr told me to use on the other open areas.
The other areas ARE healing, albeit slowly. I am sure this area will also but I'm disappointed to have had these complications.
Maybe if I had the surgery before the age of 55! And I thought I was so healthy and wouldn't have ANY complications.
Sigh...