POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
28 Years Old, 32HH, No Kids
UPDATED FROM LastStraw21
2 days post
Drains ugh.
LastStraw21January 6, 2017
$8,000
Had my drains removed today and passed out after the first one was removed. It only pinches a little but I think it was mostly the thought of it that got to me. So embarrased! Doc had to pull out the ammonia salts- holy smell!! I feel a lot better since the drains were removed. My surgical bra size from the hospital is a large, I tried to put on my large sports bra from Walmart and it was too small :( I know I'm still swollen and as my mother in law said " he took out more meat than those 3lb ground hamburger meat packs at wegmans!!"-- never will I look at those the same again! Lol. I love love love the way they look now though, so perky look like implants! He made them very close to my wishboobs. And as I heal hopefully they will continue to look good! I'm still feeling a bit sore but definitely not as bad as I expected. I started bromelain pills, arnica gel I am only placing in cleavage areas and underboob- not by the cuts. Ice packs have been amazing. And milk of magnesia is a must! Helped me go already this morning even with all the pain meds. I am still using the vicodin but will probably cut out today as the drains are out. Will keep yall updated!
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Day of treatment
Surgery day
LastStraw21January 5, 2017
I did it! I can't believe it is over. My pain level out of 10 has ranged from 3-4, the pain med they give are very helpful. My husband has me up and walking a little a few times today, definitely makes me a little sore but I know it's good for me to get up a little. I was given ice packs, can't really feel them though, not sure if it is from the dressings or if I am numb- stay tuned! My surgeon said everything went well, assured me they are " pretty" but also stated he did not take me down to a 32D, may be a little larger but honestly I feel back, shoulder and neck relief already it's amazing! I've read everyone else comment on their pain going away right after surgery but didn't think I'd be as luck but so far I am! I have drains, but they are not bothering me. I have to stay overnight tonight but can't wait to get home- it's just down the street... so close yet so far!! More later!
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nuat2ud
January 6, 2017
My reduction was on 12/28, so I'm just one week ahead of you. I was about the same size, was spilling out of a 32 I.
LastStraw21
January 6, 2017
How are you doing? I had 875 out of lefty and 655 out of the right. Had my drains taken out today and passed out after the first one... oops!
nuat2ud
January 6, 2017
Doing well! Yes, I screamed slightly when the drains came out. On day 6 post, I was very light-headed and clammy, but that went away. I only used pain med the first 24 hours, so it wasn't from that. Still don't like how it feels to drive yet, but I did drive a few miles on day 7.
LastStraw21
January 6, 2017
Ugh I can't even imagine driving, I'm sure healing speeds up the next few days though. I just bought a 2nd surgical bra because the ones I got from kohl's and Walmart had 0 support. Are you using compression? The surgical bra I have is a marena group.
nuat2ud
January 6, 2017
My surgeon wrapped me in an ace bandage for the 1st 24 hrs, then recommended just front closing sports bras, and said that looser fitting is better than tight. Confusing for sure! I had 648 out of one, 540 out of other (right around 5 lbs gone). You and I were about the same weight at surgery time (175).
LastStraw21
January 6, 2017
Oh boy now not sure if I should loosen my surgical bra... haha. I just feel so much better with support but also afraid of necrosis. This is quite the journey. Are you happy with your results so far? I wish they always stayed this perky!
nuat2ud
January 6, 2017
It's amazing to see my torso again ha! So far, yes happy. I'm 42 with 2 kids, so it's been a long time since they were this perky. The weight off of my rib cage made it all worth it! I go back for a follow-up on 1/12.
LastStraw21
January 6, 2017
Good for you! That's an exciting change. I have scars on my ribcage from the weight, definitely a relief! Hoping going back to work isn't too bad.
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5 days pre
Less than 1 week!
LastStraw21December 30, 2016
Less than 1 week to go before D-day!! All kinds of emotions racing through my mind throughout the days. Did anyone show their "wish boob" photos to the surgeon day of surgery? Also, did anyone have their BR right before starting their time of the month? I am concerned as the girls definitely swell right before, concerned with how this will affect the surgery... guess we will find out!!
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