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19 Year Old 34H Reduced Approximately to 34D - Sugar Land, TX
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When I started seriously considering getting a...
katntim2016June 29, 2016
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When I started seriously considering getting a breast reduction, I found this website very helpful. I had a better idea about what to expect before and after surgery and also what kinds of questions to ask my surgeon. So, I thought I'd give a little back so that I may be helpful to someone else.
I'm a 5' 3'' 19 year old college student, and I've been struggling with my breasts for a long time. The last time I was a D was in 8th grade, and they only got bigger from that point on. This past school year was my first year of college, and I was so uncomfortable in my "real" bras that I only wore sports bras (that didn't fit right btw) for the entire year. My neck, shoulders, and back were in so much pain that I had to take Ibuprofen almost every other day. I could go on about my complaints, but I'm sure most of you reading this have experienced what I've experienced. Luckily, I was able to see Dr. Kutty and talk about what the procedure would be like. He and his staff answered all my questions about whether I'd have an anchor or lollipop scar, if I would need drains, etc. Then, before I knew it, my surgery was scheduled and insurance had approved it.
On June 27, 2016, I had my surgery, went home, and napped. A LOT. The next day, I had a follow-up appointment where I finally got to see the masterpiece! He also told me the details of how my surgery went. He wound up having to do a tiny anchor incision and I had drains on both sides. He said my left was an entire cup size bigger than my right. He took 800g of breast tissue from my left and 525g from my right, altogether equaling about 3 pounds of breast tissue removed. He also was able to take out my drains at the follow-up appt. I finally showered last night, with the help of my mom and really got to look at them. Even with the swelling, I think the shape is great, and I also have sensation in my nipples (YAY!).
As of right now, it's only day 3 post-op for me, so I'm not quite sure what my exact size will be after swelling goes away. The 34D mentioned above is what my surgeon said I'll likely end up with. I'll probably be wearing a surgical bra for a week or two, but I've got some cotton Fruit of the Loom front-closure bras coming in the mail soon. I also managed to take 2 before pictures, but I covered up my nipples because I didn't want someone to scroll through my phone and see full blown [RS bleep]. Anyway, I'll upload a few pictures. Just keep in mind that they are still pretty swollen. I'll try to upload more pictures as they heal. Also, I tried not to go into TOO much detail here, but if anyone wants to ask any questions, feel free to comment!
I'm a 5' 3'' 19 year old college student, and I've been struggling with my breasts for a long time. The last time I was a D was in 8th grade, and they only got bigger from that point on. This past school year was my first year of college, and I was so uncomfortable in my "real" bras that I only wore sports bras (that didn't fit right btw) for the entire year. My neck, shoulders, and back were in so much pain that I had to take Ibuprofen almost every other day. I could go on about my complaints, but I'm sure most of you reading this have experienced what I've experienced. Luckily, I was able to see Dr. Kutty and talk about what the procedure would be like. He and his staff answered all my questions about whether I'd have an anchor or lollipop scar, if I would need drains, etc. Then, before I knew it, my surgery was scheduled and insurance had approved it.
On June 27, 2016, I had my surgery, went home, and napped. A LOT. The next day, I had a follow-up appointment where I finally got to see the masterpiece! He also told me the details of how my surgery went. He wound up having to do a tiny anchor incision and I had drains on both sides. He said my left was an entire cup size bigger than my right. He took 800g of breast tissue from my left and 525g from my right, altogether equaling about 3 pounds of breast tissue removed. He also was able to take out my drains at the follow-up appt. I finally showered last night, with the help of my mom and really got to look at them. Even with the swelling, I think the shape is great, and I also have sensation in my nipples (YAY!).
As of right now, it's only day 3 post-op for me, so I'm not quite sure what my exact size will be after swelling goes away. The 34D mentioned above is what my surgeon said I'll likely end up with. I'll probably be wearing a surgical bra for a week or two, but I've got some cotton Fruit of the Loom front-closure bras coming in the mail soon. I also managed to take 2 before pictures, but I covered up my nipples because I didn't want someone to scroll through my phone and see full blown [RS bleep]. Anyway, I'll upload a few pictures. Just keep in mind that they are still pretty swollen. I'll try to upload more pictures as they heal. Also, I tried not to go into TOO much detail here, but if anyone wants to ask any questions, feel free to comment!
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UPDATED FROM katntim2016
3 days post
Day 4 Post-op
katntim2016July 1, 2016
Today was definitely rough. A couple people told me the third day after surgery is always the worst, and I was so happy that I felt fine yesterday. Then, the soreness and pain really hit me today. I managed to go about 10 hours without pain medicine today because the Advil gave me an upset stomach and the Vicodin made me nauseous. However, that obviously didn't help in the pain department. I wound up taking some tylenol before I showered, and I felt a little bit better. I got a little upset today being cooped up in the house and feeling trapped in my surgical bra, but luckily my fruit of the loom bras came in and I put them on after my shower. I had to put on 2 to match the compression from my surgical bra, but I already feel SO much better. Do any of you have tips for distracting yourselves during the day while not really being able to do much?
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July 1, 2016
The first two weeks i literally slept day in, day out. So that made time go by relatively fast. Ive also been reading alot and watching movies/documentaries. As im at college too, its been a good time to study a little at my leisure just to keep everything fresh before starting my second year. Im four weeks p.o, i can honestly say its gone very quickly. Enjoy every moment of taking it easy i say, its a very rare occurance.
July 1, 2016
Thank you! I bought a wedge pillow to keep me slightly propped up while I sleep but my back gets so stiff and I have a hard time sleeping through the night. Would you recommend a certain pillow?
July 1, 2016
I got a pregnancy U pillow, its 9ft. Its the most comfy thing ever. It stops you from roling over and just feels like a hug, it also helps to support the whole of my back rather than just the top part. I pop a regular pillow under the head of the U pillow for a little elevation. I too was getting a bad back, but i found that sleeping with slight elevation was more comfortable. After two weeks i started sleeping flat. My Nurse said there was no evidence to show that sleeping elevated makes any difference. so i guess as long as your comfortable, thats all that matters.
UPDATED FROM katntim2016
9 days post
Day 9 Post-op
katntim2016July 7, 2016
Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I would say my last post was definitely my worst day, but it's getting better day by day. I still have quite a bit of bruising and occasional leakage, but I'm very pleased with the result so far. I'm totally off all pain medicine, including tylenol and ibuprofen, and I'm able to shower and actually wash everything all by myself! I read somewhere on here about using a blow dryer on the cool setting to help with getting the sutures and tape completely dry, and I would absolutely recommend. I've also gone out a few times. I've done with lunch and shopping with my mom and gone to the movies with some friends. I got tired relatively quickly, but everything was fine overall. I'm actually going on a trip to the beach this weekend (I know no drinking, swimming, or excessive heat). A bunch of friends from college are meeting up there, so we'll see how it goes. I'm driving, so I can leave at any point if it becomes too much. That being said, it might be awhile until I can update again. I have a Calculus 2 class starting Monday :( I'll keep trying to upload a few pics from time to time to show progress though.
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