Hi guys,
Just a quick update before i commence my NYE celebrations (incidentally, thanks v much for the advice about whether I’d be ok to go out tonight and I’m glad I didn’t arrange a big night out but i’m actually feeling great and think I probably would have coped alright (glad I’m not risking it tho and I really appreciated the advice))
Some reassurances for you pre-op girls:
Scars: 10 days post op and I had my dressings removed yesterday. My scars are already looking amazing – I’ll post some pics when I take the steri strips off
Pain: By day 3 I was only taking the painkillers at night and by day 4 I’d stopped them completely. I would definitely recommend taking laxatives sooner rather than later though as I found the bloating far more uncomfortable than any breast pain. My left boob is now completely pain free and i can comfortably lift my arm (bent) to wash my hair. My right boob feels achy around the edge – a bit like I’ve overdone it at the gym.
Size: Any concerns that 365cc would be too big have vanished. I LOVE my new boobies and am actually feeling sad about the swelling going down and them getting smaller lol. I was a 32B and was told I’d be a 32D/DD post op – no idea what I measure now but that seems about right.
Other: My left boob is healing really nicely, feels ‘like it belongs’ if that makes sense and is starting to soften. My right boob is more swollen and is higher up. It is also numb from the nipple downwards (nipple included). I’ve been reassured that this is normal and I’m definitely seeing an improvement in the swelling etc each day.
I hope this is useful,
Happy New Year
Tinks xx
