POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
It's Really Happening! - Vancouver, BC
UPDATED FROM Myfivecents
2 months post
I have been remiss in my updates
WORTH IT
Sorry I have been so long in updating,the days just seem to fly by. I am now about 10 1/2 weeks out. I am back at my exercise classes,and doing all the things I used to. I still have bruising,but it is very minimal, I find the scarring under my breasts is still very sensitive. I did buy a bra with no underwire,but I can only wear it for about 3-4 hours and it gets very uncomfortable. I am sticking mostly to my Genie bras,and the camisoles with shelve from Costco .
I am able to sleep on my side again (yippee!) you don't realize how you have to adjust to sleeping on your back. I have tried on a couple of bathing suit tops for our trip to Maui...and they look fantastic. I am so excited to wear them ....although I do need to do a lot of sit ups for the tummy:) I will try to be more regular with my updates. Again thanks to you all for the support.
I am able to sleep on my side again (yippee!) you don't realize how you have to adjust to sleeping on your back. I have tried on a couple of bathing suit tops for our trip to Maui...and they look fantastic. I am so excited to wear them ....although I do need to do a lot of sit ups for the tummy:) I will try to be more regular with my updates. Again thanks to you all for the support.
UPDATED FROM Myfivecents
1 month post
Blue day
I am 5 weeks today..and these pictures were taken yesterday. I had a really blue day, it was the worst one since my surgery. As you can see the girls looked angry, and irritated and I was just ready for them to be totally healed! The day to day redness,and oozing in spots really got to me , and they were sore so I had a "fragile day". I have been using neosporin and gauze, and I went out yesterday and picked up some gauze that has a thin layer of plastic on it so the scab won't come off every time I shower.
I am so happy to have this forum to vent, sometimes I can't put this on family,my husband has been fantastic,but the way the girls look at times is something he can't unsee. I wish some days I didn't share the look with him as it seems to be two steps forward then one step back and I want him to see the girls looking sexy not red and irritated.
Anyhow...believe it or not I do feel better today, but I thought I would share,as I am sure somebody else is in the same frame of mind and I don't want them to feel like they are the only one.
I am so happy to have this forum to vent, sometimes I can't put this on family,my husband has been fantastic,but the way the girls look at times is something he can't unsee. I wish some days I didn't share the look with him as it seems to be two steps forward then one step back and I want him to see the girls looking sexy not red and irritated.
Anyhow...believe it or not I do feel better today, but I thought I would share,as I am sure somebody else is in the same frame of mind and I don't want them to feel like they are the only one.
Replies (3)
P
December 13, 2013
They are a lovely shape and you will heal fully in time. You are bound to get fed up and have been a bit unlucky with the healing. be kind to yourself.
M
December 13, 2013
I know you are feeling blue but it is totally normal. Check out your before and after. You look totally fabulous. I couldn' t be more green with envy. The angry parts will heal like a charm. Mine looked so gross now they're really smooth and nicely healed. The body is so fascinating. Please believe momma. Eat some chocolate -- works everyttime. Hugs!!
P
January 19, 2014
Hi, How are things a month further on?
M
January 22, 2014
They are going well thank you...I have been meaning to update,so thanks for the prod. :-)
UPDATED FROM Myfivecents
1 month post
Why am I getting discharge now?
Ok...I am almost 5 weeks post op ,have removed all the tape and a spot that was red yesterday,is now oozing a little...any suggestions ? The girls are still a little tender, but are coming along every day. I long to sleep on my side, but I am getting used to my back.
I went for coffee with some ladies from my exercise class and they loved the way my new boobs look. They next time I run in class, I won't have to cross my arms under the girls :)
My stitches are supposed to dissolve,but I still can see quite a few...how long should it take? Thanks for all of your support, it is so much easier to do this with your help.
I went for coffee with some ladies from my exercise class and they loved the way my new boobs look. They next time I run in class, I won't have to cross my arms under the girls :)
My stitches are supposed to dissolve,but I still can see quite a few...how long should it take? Thanks for all of your support, it is so much easier to do this with your help.
Replies (2)
C
December 5, 2013
You loom amazing! I suggest keeping the area clean and dry (even blow dry gently after shower, then apply some polysporin and cover with gauze) to promote healing. But really, you look fantastic for three weeks!!
M
December 6, 2013
Thanks...although it is 5 weeks since surgery. I will definitely keep covered with gauze. I also bought a couple of camisoles from Costco yesterday to sleep in...and A-Mazingly comfortable. I could even lay on my side for a bit. They have as half liner in them so still get support and they are really long so they don't roll up.
T
December 6, 2013
I spoke to my nurse last week as I have a little oozing. She said neosporin and leave it uncovered as in not taped. You could use something to stop the ointment getting on your clothes. She said the moisture is a good environment for your skin to regenerate.
M
December 6, 2013
Thanks Ty...glad you are home safe and sound. I have just covered it with some gauze,hopefully that will help. I also read somewhere else that stitches tend to come to the surface between 4-6 weeks,so that explains why some places may be irritated and raw now, when it looked like there would be no problem...thanks you for the tip.
Replies (4)