30 Y/o No Kids 38f - Tulsa, OK

Going in for my surgery jan 15th sarced but i can't wait i know it will be worth it

I cannot wait to be able to exercise....in one bra!!!

Any tips on surviving the first week?

Any tips on surviving the first week?

Yes, sit in a recliner alternating ibuprofen and extra strength Tylenol every 4-6 hours and drink tons of water. Narcotics only if you feel like dying....the dizzy and nausea from Narcos suck. Let people make you soup and put a soft pillow on either side while reclining. This is so you can sleep or rest in a slightly "side" position. I couldn't sleep straight on my back. Too many breathing, snoring, choking feeling on my back. The pillows kind of protect you from squishing "the gurlz" too much. Don't try and do too much, every little bump or jiggle will hurt. Only walk slowly to prevent blood clots going from the couch or recliner every few hours. I went back to work in 2 1/2 weeks as a dental hygienist. I was sore and swollen by the end of each day for a week. You are young and gorgeous and should heal fast. Drinking protein shakes is good if you don't feel like eating. I was about the same size as you pre op. I'm wearing the same bras, just "looser" at the 7.5 week post Mark.

I took off until the 4th but told them I'm not sure if I will be able to come back by then and if I do I'm sure it will be light duty. I work in surgery and some of the cases can be pretty strenuous physically especially in the ortho room. I found some extra pillows today, I'm worried about sleeping on my back. I hate it now, usually a right side/stomach sleeper so I know it'll be a struggle. I hate taking narcotics so I've stocked up on ES Tylenol in hopes that I can just get away with that.

You should be fine on the Tylenol and you can kind of semi turn to sleep without compromising the stitches internal or otherwise. I tried every possible thing to not sleep flat on my back. I'm super excited for you. My surgery went great overall and I have zero regrets. You will love it the first time you put a T-shirt on with no bra and the gurlz are high and perky. I never experienced that except maybe in 3rd grade. Ha-ha.

Haha I remember those days!! I had like perfect perky boobs in high school then all of a sudden in college they just popped up out of nowhere and didn't stop. I'm sooooo ready!! I'm mostly just nervous about the pain after but I think I have a pretty high tolerance so hopefully I can deal. Everyone who has done it loves it so that helps. Plus I got to pick out my surgical team from work so that helps a ton!!

That's totally a bonus if you know who your medical team is:) there is pain, but totally manageable. I've had multiple kidney stones since my teen years and those are a 10 on the pain scale. BR was more like a 3-5 the first few days. Everyday some new sensation happens as the nerve endings repair themselves. My nipples had no feeling for 6 weeks and now they are almost 100%. I went through a week where it felt like a cell phone was buzzing in them. More nerve stuff. Thank goodness all the sensations are almost completely back. The body is pretty amazing at healing itself.

Haha yours must've been the one I was reading earlier that said it was like a phone ringing in her breasts. I don't have much sensation in my nipples now so I'm not too worried about that. Maybe I'll gain some haha!!

Thank you!! I'm preparing myself for the worst pain so hopefully it'll be easier than I think. I'm nervous but everyone's reviews have really helped me confirm I'm doing the right thing. :)

Thank you!! I'm getting nervous but trying to not let it get to me too much. Can't wait to see the results :)

Thank you!!