POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Humbling Experience 34H/I to 34D
UPDATED FROM T. Walton
15 days post
Post op day 17
WORTH IT
Ive been so happy with my results Im so grateful to have gotten this procedure done. Although I feel more and more swollen everyday and the bruising is a little painful I still love my results overall. I dont know if i mentioned this before but I did have a blisters 5 days after surgery which resulted in a wound under my left breast near the T zone but when I took my steri strips off it peeled off a lot of my scabs which resulted in the wound under my right breast. when this happened I freaked out!! I went to target and picked up some antibiotic ointment which I used for a little bit then switched to triple antibiotic ointment (I wish I hadn't done that) and my scar seemed to be expanding and getting larger. after playing phone tag with the nurse from the clinic I finally got a hold of her and she said I should have been avoiding "Triple antibiotic ointment", I guess that explains why the wound seemed to be expanding. of course I switched back to the normal antibiotic ointment and they seem to have gotten a little better. I had an appointment this morning and my doctor confirmed that It was not infected (thank god lol) and also prescribed me with Mupirocin ointment. He was really happy to see how well my healing was going overall and he kept saying that my breast looked like "implants" haha, I hope that was a good thing. I know this sounds weird but I feel like I finally look my age, Im only 21 btw and Im glad that I get to fully enjoy my body in my youth. Im no longer defined as the "girl with big boobs" anymore and Im glad I don't get so much attention when I go out! I feel so NORMAL.
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UPDATED FROM T. Walton
7 days post
9 days post op- Happy Healing
Update: Im 9 days post op today and im sooooo itchyyyyy!! my skin has been flaky and peeling and my horizontal stitches are the most itchy. Is this normal? yesterday was my first day back to work and I honestly feel like I over did it because I am more swollen and in pain today. my job requires a lot of movement (Im a dental assistant) and I felt like my boobs were going to explode today at work I had to take a tylenol during lunch. Ive also noticed they have slightly dropped a little but more swollen than before going back to work. Im definitely going to take it easy from now on I have to remind myself Im in the healing process and I cant do the same things I did before surgery. also has anyone ever heard of "Dr.Smoothie Fresh Face Collagen"? a coworker of mine who previously had a BA told me it works wonders during the healing process as far as scarring but the company no longer makes it if anyone has more info on where I could buy some Id love some feedback. happy healing
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July 12, 2018
You look wonderful so far. Your breasts are the perfect size for you! Try taking Benadryl, that might block the itching sensation.
July 12, 2018
thank you, I definitely wanna she'd a few pounds and tone up I'm a little self conscious about my tummy I honestly never noticed it til my BR. I'm going to try the benadryl I never thought about that!
July 12, 2018
Were you able to find this collagen lotion? Please let me know if/when you find out
July 12, 2018
Hi schillerclan if you look closely at the picture the label shows it is a supplement (to put in a smoothie, hence the name), to help support healing nutritionally. Lok above to see additional response I left to her question. :-)
July 12, 2018
I haven't run across that particular supplement but you can get hydrolyzed collagen at a health food or supplement store. It comes in powder or liquid form. Some people swear by it but the main thing is to get plenty of protein in your diet while you're healing, whether you prefer protein shakes, lean meats, eggs, dairy products like cottage cheese or greek yogurt that are high in protein. Also that supplement says it contains Vitamin C which is also great for skin healing (helps strengthen blood vessels and skin through ensuring your own collagen production) so a lot of us take extra vitamin C after surgery (I personally take 1000+ mgs all the time, but definitely did after surgery). Hope that helps! :-)
July 12, 2018
thank you I want to do everything I can to have a successful healing, I just started taking a multivitamin along with vitamin C but when I heard about the supplement I got a little curious to see if it actually works. I'm still in the process of finding a supplement thats similar to it.
July 12, 2018
If the itching is really bad Benadryl is good as Gurlllllllll suggested (although it might make you sleepy-it knocks me out, so not good for going to work!). Itching is a sign that the skin is healing so it's a good thing actually as long as you're not breaking out in hives or anything! It's a normal stage and should pass-when mine would do that I just VERY LIGHTLY scratched over my shirt or bra. It was enough to give relief without damaging anything. Also if your doctor is OK with using an ice pack that can help, it reduces the sensation for a while.
UPDATED FROM T. Walton
1 day post
Post op day 3
I had an appointment today to have my bandages removed and to be cleared to shower. I don't know if I mentioned this before but I did not have drains placed at all and I dont know if thats a good or bad thing. last night I've also switched from percocet to tylenol extra strength my pain level has diminished tremendously and I feel a lot more pressure than pain. I cannot distinguish pressure from shortness of breath (yes I've mentioned this to my nurse) but I've been able to take deep breathes and also I feel a little less pressure than I did this morning so I'm guessing that's a good thing, I'm going to continue to watch closely. So far I'm so happy with the decision I made to get a BR my boobs haven't looked this round and perky since 6 grade, YES my breast looked exactly like this in 6 grade lol
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