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Beginning of a New Life...Starting with Me....Finally!

UPDATED FROM Cocoluscious1
1 month post

Concerns?

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Cocoluscious1
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Just wondering about a few things I see. You may not see it in the photos because I'm not the greatest with the whole selfie thing but it would be greatly appreciated if I could get some input.
For instance,
1/ my incisions are still sore, particularly under my arm and in between my breasts. When does it stop being sore all together?
2/ it looks as though I've still got bruising too. I've been using arnica cream around the incisions but not sure if it's really done anything.
3/ my incisions under the arm are starting to look 'ropey' I think? My ps said to call if they did but is it too soon to make the observation?
4/ my left breast although a little softer remains hard to touch along and around the Incision line under my arm. Also my left breast still looks a little bigger. I didn't have lipo but also have more weight to lose. So do you think it'll go down because it's fat in the are All? Or should see the hardness as something else? I know no one is symmetrical but I don't want to look too unbalanced.
5/ finally, still wearing sports bras. Should I start looking for regular soft cop bras? I think the irritation on the incisions under my breast is because of my bras riding up in that area and not sitting flat because of my belly. I also still sweat in that area. So any suggestions on bra info would be very welcome.
Other than that I hope all of you are healing well too and look forward to hearing from you. :)

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December 18, 2016
I started wearing regular soft sports bras occasionally after 4 weeks. I still feel most comfy in the surgical bra. My left breast was also harder and appeared larger until just this week (6). There was more swelling. There are at least 3 layers of stitches under the skin to close the incisions so that might be what you feel. My surgeon ended her stitches at the underarm spot, a few mm from the end of the incision. That's also where the drain was placed. That spot was sore for awhile and is probably the most tender spot still. My T junction is still a bit red and hard (again, stitch layers). PS thinks all is great. I hope your healing goes well.
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December 18, 2016
I didn't have a surgical bra afterwards. I was told to bring a soft sports bra which I do find supportive but I was wondering about actually bras with no underwire. So not sport specific just your everyday ones but I get the feeling I'll need to wait a little longer for that. Your right about how the incisions feel under the arm. It does feel like a roll of stitches but with that many layers you'd think they wanted to stay on the table lol. I do have 2 areas where stitches poke out a teeny bit ( T junction and nipple area) but they are definitely not able to pulled and too short to cut so I'll have to wait. I'm glad to have your response though. Makes me feel better. Thank you :)))
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December 20, 2016
I didn't know what a soft cup bra was as they were always out of my reach...until now. I bought these soft bras from Pink and am loving them. Tiny little straps that don't dig in. It's incredible! They feel really nice and better than the champion sports bra but never as good as that darn surgical bra. I think every plastic surgeon should give those out as part of the fee. Ps. I brought in the 12 lbs (up from 5-7 lbs) dumbbells today for flies, hammer curls, renegade rows etc. Building up again slowly. Whoot whoot!
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December 30, 2016
I am glaf your healing. The only advice I can offer is it will take time to heal. I had my surgery done for beginning of November and I'm still healing I still have things I can't do I still have areas that are slow healing. I wouldn't rush to buy any bras because they will probably irritate your incision area. Text Andrea good sports bra with good support and compression. I find when I have a bra with compression against me a feeling of i am better healing. When I take off my sports bra after pain tightness so I'm still wearing my sports bra 24/7 I only take it off to take a shower.
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December 30, 2016
Sorry I am using talk to text it wrote whatever it wanted too lol
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December 30, 2016
Thank you so much for the info re bras. I don want to get any until I'm settled better because I don't want to waste money either. I'm still wearing my bra around the clock too. The sports bra you suggested though didn't come out I think. If you could let me know again which one it is I'd appreciate it. :)))
February 10, 2017
Hello Dear, happy healing I also had my breast and a tummy tuck with Dr Fielding on the
30th of November 2016 here in Toronto. I'm still wearing my sport bra because the incisions are still kind of sore to the touch. I have tried to wear a regular bras, but find them irritating and uncomfortable.I would suggest maybe, you try regular soft bras to see how you feel.
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April 10, 2017
Wondering how your doing with breathing/lung capacity? My surgery is in a couple weeks and I'm really hoping I don't have what feels like a 10lb weight on each lung.
UPDATED FROM Cocoluscious1
28 days post

Steady gains...

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Just started to be able to sleep on my side somewhat. Propping myself on the sides with pillows definitely helps. I'm wearing soft, seamless sports bras around the clock still but I wonder...when should I be thinking of buying 'regular' soft cup bras? I would love to grab some deals Boxing Day so any input here would be appreciated. I'm still bruised and sore on my incisions but I have to remind myself it's only been 4 weeks. I've gotten the go ahead to go to the gym and lift weights and run believe it or not but I'd have to double bra for that and if it doesn't feel good to stop. So I may try this week? Not sure. Worried about falling apart.
I'm recovering the feeling in my nipples but still quite painful when pressed on. Also, my right breast is dropping and soft vs my left breast which is bigger (still swollen?), hasn't dropped much and still moderately hard to touch. No hematoma just looks a little asymmetrical. I hope that will change with time. I'm thinking I'll add silicone gel to my Bio oil for scar treatment this week. My small spots have always been closed but we're pink in color and are starting to darken? Other than that all is good :)

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UPDATED FROM Cocoluscious1
16 days post

2nd Post-Op Appt Complete.

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So I've managed well so far. I don't have pain but I still have occasional soreness particularly along my incisions. I've used arnica gel in the areas surrounding them with some relief but not long lasting. I also bought some new sports bras today because although the Walmart ones I originally bought were okay they still had seams that bothered me quite a bit. I had also bought them bigger (now my swelling is going down) and with moving they may have caused irritation as well.
I've begun scar treatment and use Bio Oil. Had some hanging around from my last use so I thought I'd start with that before getting into scar sheets/silicone gel because they are not cheap here. I don't believe I have openings as I've seen in a lot of the pics on here but the spots look and feel more like my scabs have come off. Ps said They looked good and I think he was probably a little surprised at that. All the same I've applied a small dab of polysporin to them to make sure no infection gets in them.
Definitely getting the feeling back in my nipples and getting zapped is not fun but I'm glad I feel something. I've been sleeping on my back for the most part with a little turn to the side every so often. Can't stay there but it helps to ease my butt lol.
I've been doing a lot of walking, able to carry groceries but will use my cart if I'm getting a full load. My ps reassures me my body can take certain things. I guess I do have fear that they'll just fall apart :/ but I have to try to know. So I'm going to try and get on the bike at the gym this week. When I tried on bras today I tried the jump test but it was too sore so I know those types of exercises are still out. However, I was soooo giddy trying them on and probably looked like an idiot smiling to myself because I couldn't believe I was able to get into them AND they cost so little! I became teary at the cash because when my purchase was rung up I couldn't believe it and I wondered did he get that right?!
Anyway I love my boobs...scars an all...its been a long time coming. Thanks for listening :)

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December 2, 2016
It's the best!! I got welcomed to Victoria secret today. "Finally, you can wear out bras!" Yes we can....or Walmart!
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December 3, 2016
Awesome! I'm stoked to go there too.
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December 3, 2016
So happy for you. IT IS AGREAT FEELING ISNT IT
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December 3, 2016
Yesss! And then some :)))
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December 3, 2016
You look amazing girl!
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December 3, 2016
Thank you!