BR Complete! Now for Recovery... and Dealing with the Head Games of Size! (41 Yrs, No Kids, 34DDD to 34C? Via Vertical)

hi all!
just been putzing around this site while recovering from my BR surgery a few weeks ago. I've been thinking about getting this done for probably 8 years or so. Other than 2 horrid days post-op (major nausea) I have been in no pain and energy has been good. I've been really careful about hydration and diet (following the Healing Diet from breasthealthonline) and going on short walks. Back to work on monday.

I know it's early but so far i'm REALLY happy about results. I remember the first time I looked in the mirror at the PS office (5 days post op) and i was like "these look awesome!!!". My breasts seem to go back and forth a bit size-wise (although it might just be in my head) with a little swelling but I didn't bruise at all and i had no drains.

Re sizing...I had to REALLY drive it home to my PS that I didn't just want a small reduction and lift but I wanted something more significant to bring me down to a large B/small C. I am super active so getting the reduction was really more of a functional than aesthetic issue for me. During our last consult right before surgery I brought pictures of "ideal", "acceptable" and "still too big!!" sizes for my PS to look at. After he saw these he said "Oooh. You really want a reduction. Ok, i will take out as much as i can while still maintaining the integrity and shape of the breast". Music to my ears...until he left the room and I was like "holy hell what does that mean!?!?!" haha! Needless to say for the first 5 days post op I was a bit scared I was tiny.
My focus right now is NOT to focus on what size I am on any given day (HARD!) but to focus on recovery. There will be so many changes over the next 3-6 months, I just want things to heal well and as fast as possible!

Just a few more pics that are a bit more clear.
All is progressing well. I tried changing tape about 4 days after PS visit (which was Day 5) but it pulled and tugged at the sutures and seemed really counter-intuitive. Called the PS and he said i could leave them. Phew! Might try again at the 3week mark but so far no sign of them coming off!

Other than some tension in my back (maybe from sleeping elevated or finally standing straight??) I have been recovering really well. Lots more energy in week 2 and now i go for 2-3 walks/day. Back to work on tuesday.
Still focused on hydration and eating really well.

So officially Day 14! Hoorah! Last day putzing around at home which makes me sad....i love a good putz. At least I do now. I thought I would be bored to tears but apparently I needed a life break so it's been great.

Yesterday the tape on my left breast (i had painfully replaced the right breast before my doc told me to leave it be if it pulled/tugged) kinda started coming off a bit so I pulled to see if it was ready. It seemed so. Not painful at all and the suture line looked awesome!! It's really healing very well. YIPPEEEEE! Now i'm newly motivated me to keep on my super clean foods and hydration for another 2 weeks before my next PS appointment.

My only complaint is I've been getting pins and needles for several days. Was just in my right hand for a little while, now it's kinda all over (both hands, feet). But it's not that bad. I think my body is just re-jigging itself but am keeping track of it all in my daily journal. I also think it might be from sitting around for so freakin long! Body not used to it!