40 Tired of Big, Heavy Breasts - Troy, MI

Once I turned 11 my boobs grew and didn't stop. I went from nothing to a D cup in no time. Because of the teasing of certain family members I have always felt a deep shame and embarrassment over my large boobs.
I have always done things to try and diminish them, to no avail. They are the thing people notice first about me.
After I had my daughter and breast fed, they started pointing south. They were never very round and perky, but they definitely went lower to the point where I was embarrassed not only over the size, but also at how low they hang.
I've been wearing a 36 F bra and I want to go down to a D cup. At first I suggested a C cup, but the doctor said he thought that would be too small for me.
I've been wanting this procedure literally my entire life and I'm so grateful, at 40, I can finally afford to have it done.
I have one week until surgery and I'm super excited. The idea of wearing normal clothes and not fretting over how big my boobs look will be a relief beyond measure.

Two days post op. Surgery took over 3 hours. The staff was friendly and comforting which made it so much less stressful.
The doctor decided to give me lipo on my side boobs under my arms and I think that hurts worse than anything. It's like being stabbed repeatedly, I imagine. I couldn't lift my arms for two days. By the third day I'm able to lift my arms to my shoulder.
I have quite a lot of swelling, again from the lipo, so my compression bra is really tight and uncomfortable. They've given me a bigger one, but half way through the day that one is unbearably tight too.
The tightness in my chest is very uncomfortable. It's not so much pain as it is extreme discomfort.
Went for my 3 day post op checkup today and they changed the bandages and said my breasts look really good and my bruising is minimal, especially for having lipo.
I can't wait for this swelling to go down. No position is comfortable. I feel like these things are going to burst, but the doctor said the incisions look great, better than expected.

I am still so stiff and sore. Every position is uncomfortable. This compression bra is killing me, but not having it on isn't any better. My boobs are so tight I feel like they're going to bust open.
I've had quite a bit of yellow leakage in the last day. Not enough to worry, but enough to be really gross. Everything seems OK. I just didn't expect this level of discomfort. My back is now aching from from all the awkwardness, which makes it so much more uncomfortable.
Again, I think it's the lipo that is causing the majority of issues and it's also the reason I need this compression garment so tight.
Sigh. They look nice and healthy though and that's what's important. It's just going to take a little longer to get comfortable than I anticipated.
I expected to be much better by day 5. I'm supposed to return to the office in 5 days, but now I'm thinking I may not be able to. We'll see.