46 Year Old, Breast Reduction and Lift (Australia)

I had a breast reduction and a lift as I was sick of the constant back pain and my body proportion. Before the operation I was a 12 F/G and was hoping for a big C/small D.

The operation was done on a Friday afternoon and took 3 hours. I was in a fair bit of pain afterwards as I showed reactions to Endon and it took a while to get the medications rights. Had to stay in hospital for 2 nights but was able to shower the next morning after the operation. I didn't have any drains and my stiches are dissolvable.

Came home on Sunday lunch time and stayed in bed for a few hours but otherwise walked around the house without a problem. Had a long shower and washed my hair, I didn't have to wear a bra while I had a shower.

Sleeping at night was never a problem, I don't mind sleeping on my back and with the right pillows it was quite easy to manage. From Sunday onwards (2 days after the operation) I started to move more to my side to get a bit more comfortable at night. From Monday onwards I slept on my side every night all night and I love it that my sleeping pattern is almost back to normal.

I was back at work on Thursday, 6 days after the operation. I work in the office but I walk around all day and by the end of the day I was exhausted but happy that I managed to get through the day. I didn't tell anyone except my boss and one of my staff members and no one noticed due to the fact that my work shirts are dark grey and quite loose fitting.

I started walking by Labrador on Friday, one week after the operation. I am not the fastest when we walk but I walk normal and at least get some kind of exercise.

I will have the first revision appointment with my surgeon 3 weeks after the operation, on the 10th January. Until then I need to wear my post surgery bra 24/7. The surgeon told me that I can start with light exercises 3 weeks post op and can go back to my normal routine 6 weeks op.

I have been pretty sore and quite swollen around the bottom of my breasts since yesterday and have started to use ice packs to help with the pain.

I was only on strong painkillers for 2 days after the operation, then I moved to Panadol and now I am on Nurofen plus.

I am very happy with the size and the shapes of my "girls", they look amazing. I couldn't have been any happier and the surgery is my Christmas present to myself. A lot of ladies in this forum wrote the only regret they have is that they waited with the operation for too long and I totally agree. I wish I would have had the procedure years ago. But better late then never :-)

Merry Christmas Everyone.