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51, 5'4" 143 Lbs 36DD - 3 Kids and Ready for This. I Think! Too Late to Second Guess!
UPDATED FROM finishedlurking
3 months post
2 months plus and so very very happy
finishedlurkingApril 1, 2016
WORTH IT$6,400
I haven't been on here in a while. I have been enjoying my new boobs in the sunshine. I will keep this short and sweet. I am at 2 months and 1 week post op now. Other than fact my PS wants me to continue taping the scars for another few weeks for scar maintenance I don't even know I have had this done. Well, other than I love the way clothes fit now. I am very happy with the results. I know the scars will get lighter, so not worried there. To all of you who are waiting for your date. I know it's scary, and I'm sure these words won't take that away, however, I am so happy I did this. The recovery was no where near as difficult as I thought it would be. A little tip. I bought new bras at 5 weeks PO and have gotten a little smaller. Must have been swelling. Be patient. I think I might have to go bra shopping again :)
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UPDATED FROM finishedlurking
1 month post
Dissolveable stitches that didn't want to disolve
finishedlurkingFebruary 25, 2016
So I contacted my PS about the spot that appeared to be infected and she told me not to tape it, clean it with peroxide and put polysporin on it. Which I did and it ended up clearing up. The scab is almost gone. However, about a week later I noticed a little clear brownish type fluid oozing out of a tiny pin sized hole under my breast. So this worried me as I am leaving for a trip to Mexico in less that two weeks. She had me come in yesterday and the problem was a few of the dissolvable stitches didn't want to dissolve and were trying to work their way out. So she took them out, covered them with a clear bandage and told me to leave it until it falls off. She says all should be fine now and I shouldn't have any trouble on my vacation. I hope so! I'm still feeling so good about all of this and I'm going to try on new bathing suits today! Yayyy! I can't remember the last time I actually looked forward to this. lol
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UPDATED FROM finishedlurking
22 days post
3 weeks and no tape - First Look at my incisions
finishedlurkingFebruary 16, 2016
I changed the tape today and saw the incisions for the first time. I actually don't think they look too bad. Although it seems my skin maybe reacting to the tape a little. There is a lot of redness and blemishly type marks. I did notice a small spot under my left breast that appears to be a little infected which concerns me a little. I have a message into my PS. Hopefully it's nothing to be concerned about. I'm getting more comfortable with them each day.
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February 16, 2016
They look fab. Mine look similar. I had a small area like yours but I left the tape of and within a day it had healed. Can I ask do you have a numb feeling I'm 17 days post. If you had this feeling did it wear off quickly? Thanks.
February 16, 2016
I have left the tape off too. Hopefully it will go away. I still have a bit of numbness under my breasts and they are still a little tender. However, I noticed the last couple of nights I have been turning a little on my side without even noticing it. But I don't stay long.
February 16, 2016
Thanks the numbness makes them feel very sensitive other than that it's fab. I know we should be patient and that healing will happen. I'm just not very patient!
February 16, 2016
I've to take my steri strips off in 3 days. But everything healing nicely. There is a very tender sore bruise spot a bit under my right nipple which just started today. Hoping that goes away as is painful when just walking around. Is this normal??
February 18, 2016
I'm still numb under and to the side. I've just decided it'll change when it's ready.:)
February 16, 2016
Thanks for your posts. I'm now 2 weeks and 4 days post op. I'm hoping I'm still quite swollen as I still feel quite big. They are a bit smaller but still feel quite busty.
February 17, 2016
I'm going for my 2 week preop tomorrow, so reading your journey got me super excited and nervous.
February 17, 2016
I know the nerves can get to you. Before you know it you will be waking up with your new boobs. I'm happier with them everyday. But there are definitely some dips along the way. Good Luck to you!
February 17, 2016
Thanks a lot for sharing your story , im going to see dr next tues about getting reduction done , although i want it more than anything am scared to death , your healing lovely and look great x
February 17, 2016
Good Luck to you! It's a big decision and a very scary process, But I think so far I can honestly say I'm really happy I did it.
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