POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
59 Yr Old Retired Nurse, Went from 40 G/H to D Surgery on Mar 15/16 - Victoria, BC
UPDATED FROM Eldavia
4 months post
4 months post op.
EldaviaJuly 26, 2016
WORTH IT
Well I now know why so many of you lovely ladies no longer post after a couple months post op. Life gets back to normal, the pain is gone, we live our lives without thinking about our big boobs all the time. Clothes fit, people don't stare, men see our faces not our boobs. Life is good. My hubby still has to look twice once in awhile as he was used to the old me for 30 years. My scars are still red/pink despite my use of scar gel twice a day since week two. One nipple is still and will always be a bit tear shaped but no one is going to see it so who cares.. but my breasts are perfect sized, soft,perky and comfortable. Looking forward to going to the beach. I am a happy gal. .;
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UPDATED FROM Eldavia
2 months post
slow but sure
EldaviaMay 22, 2016
9 weeks. most of the swelling is gone and that angry looking dark spot underneath is diminishing. Noticed a few weeks ago that one of my nipples has an interesting tear drop shape, I presume it will stay that way? don't really mind as no one else will know and it makes me a bit unique. Or are there others out there that have this.. I would tease my surgeon about it but unfortunately i have no more follow up appts with him. I went through my bra drawer today and got rid of half of them but found half of them fit just fine, even after 1700 grams removed ! guess I was really squeezing myself into those things , spilling out over and under ;) I have a very slight tenderness left in my sides and hoping a little swelling left, either that or I have some upper body work to do . Scars still reddish but improving, using scar gel twice a day. Posture and confidence is improving. I don't mind wearing T shirts any more. Just thought today how lovely it will be to put my life jacket on and not have it ride up to my chin. photos for comparison.
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May 22, 2016
Hi I am 9 weeks post...my surgeon has said 3 months for healing...including swelling..I still have 2 small wounds that are healing...all is normal....yes, I am feeling softer in places, firm deeply on the sides. As for bras...what are they...haven't thought about them at all. You look amazing....be a patient....patient!
May 24, 2016
I am still a D or DD so need the bras, but have not bought any new ones except sports bras that I wore immediately post op. This is the perfect size for me. I am being patient, actually hoping that some of the bulge on my sides is still swelling ;)
May 24, 2016
I'm 63 and decided after losing 125 lbs that the breasts and tummy had to go. My surgery was 8 weeks ago and I'm so happy I did it. I think I haven't given myself enough time to heal and have been impatient. My breasts were G and I am now a nice D. All this to say that different places take longer to heal. My breasts have healed well except that on Friday last week I was stretching for something and compressed my right breast against a hard object. I felt something give and have been sore now for four days. Kayaking in Sunday afternoon probably didn't help. It feels like I pulled a muscle. Any advice?
May 25, 2016
Hi..I am going to have a Breast reduction. I'm currently a 38G.. I would like to be a C or D. Do you think that did is still to big or are you satisfied with that size? I don't want to be to big but I don't want to be to small..
May 25, 2016
my guess would be an internal stitch let go. they use different types that dissolve at different times. So no harm done. a little arnica type cream might help or some ice but be cautious if your sensation is not normal. likely just a couple weeks of rest will resolve it. yes more patience required. yeah might have been a bit early for kayaking ;) hard to resist when we feel so awesome and want to use our new bodies. congrats on the weight loss. happy healing and good luck
May 25, 2016
Thanks for the advice. I did call the doctor today and they reassured me everything was fine. No swelling or redness now, just sore. It's hard to be patient when the weather is finally warmed up and there's so much to do outside. I'm trying to take it easier.
May 25, 2016
My doctor advised me that because of my build he didn't want to make me out of proportion. I'm 5'7", very large framed and still 200 lbs. anything smaller would look silly. So, yes, I'm thrilled with the size. If you're petite, you may want to get your doctor's advice. If he's good, he can tell you what is the right proportion for you. Don't go too small because it will be a shock to you because you've lived with big breasts for a long time. Enjoy the freedom from oversized cups, thick straps and four or five hooks at the back. You will be able to get pretty bras and even run around braless if you choose. Perky is much better than saggy
May 31, 2016
I went from a G to a D ish and think that is perfect for me. I am 5'6" and 180 lbs. my PS emphasized proportional and that is exactly how I look, I still have breasts, it would be too much of a change to have pancakes. And I wanted them to stick out further than my tummy. . I think I now have the breasts every woman would want. not too big and not too small, Goldilocks would approve ;
UPDATED FROM Eldavia
2 months post
8 weeks today
EldaviaMay 11, 2016
I am doing fantastic and like others on here, the better you feel the less you post. I am back to all more former activities, with no pain or discomfort. No more zingers ;) I still have a bit or hardness and swelling under my breasts where the incisions meet and a bit of discolouring.. the horizontal incisions are still red and a bit lumpy but I am putting my scar gel on twice a day and giving the incisions a good massage. I smile every time I see the new and improved girls. With most of the swelling gone they are starting to settle down into place. I can walk around without a bra and don't feel like I have to support them every time I move like I did until about week 7. I bought my first ever spaghetti strap sundress with built in bra.. to wear to nieces wedding in June. I think they will be just the right size for me.
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July 28, 2016
They look fantastic, glad things are going well. I am 4 weeks out and still have weeping from left breast where the insision underneath is. My right breast is fantastic and like you so glad I had it done. I have enjoyed reading your post and was wondering what scar cream you are using? Good luck .
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