Have Been Ready for 30 Years! Now It's 2 Days Til Surgery - Wellington, NZ

I had my first follow up and a change of dressing today. The surgeon was pleased with progress and healing ( even if he did say it looked a bit like a shark bite at this stage!).

The right side is more bruised and swollen so looks a little bigger, but he says don't worry as it will be at least 3 months before you even get an idea of the final look.

The left side has a bit more fluid under it, but again this will dissipate over time. It is under the new inframammery crease and above where the crease was before.

I keep looking at tops and dresses in the shops and thinking "I can wear that now!" I can't wait to go shopping when things settle down.

Every time I look at my before photos I almost weep. What took me so long to do this? Best decision ever.

I'm no 4 days post surgery and pretty much off the pain meds. Had a shower this morning with no plastic wrap over my boobs, then just patted the dressings dry and gave them a little blow dry with the hairdryer (as instructed by the surgeon). All good.

I have been sleeping with my upper body elevated but he said it's ok to lie flat, so that'll give me a better night tonight I hope.

I have been getting these weird tingly vibrations in my right breast, but from reading other posts I see that is a normal part of healing. Thank goodness for the combined wisdom/experience shared here or I'd be totally freaking out!

Will post more photos when I have my check up on Friday.

Woke up quite sore at 6:00am (hate sleeping propped up. How long does this need to go on?) so took my painkillers and it's better now. It's10am and have just had breakfast in bed. Thanks hubby. Will post some photos after my shower. Shape seems odd - too perky! And kind of boxy, but there's still swelling. I must say the lollipop technique must be less invasive as I don't feel too bashed about, just tight.