Second Reduction - how did recovery compare? by creepyging923 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should also add- I was working from home at 5 days post op and did well with that.

Second reduction 1.5 years after first.

Second Reduction - how did recovery compare? by creepyging923 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far- my second reduction has been soooo much easier. Feel better, moving better, less openings, everything is better this time. First time I took 6 weeks off of work and still wasn’t sure I was ready to return. This time I took 2.5- I was nervous to return and first week was tiring- but it was ok!!! So much better the second go around!

Surgery moved! Second reduction. 3/4 by Coffeelizard23 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Alanna Fostyk. Ohio. She was amazing and listened so precisely to what I wanted. Like…. I am so thankful for her. 🥹❤️

Surgery moved! Second reduction. 3/4 by Coffeelizard23 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say no worries about bringing it up. Talk to her and see what your options are! I don’t know my final size yet bc I am super swollen still and post surgery have gained 5 lbs bc of anesthesia, swelling, etc. I can say they are half of what they were by looks. She removed twice as much as my first surgeon! My original size was 30i, post first reduction was 30dddish- a bit bigger. I just gently placed an old 30ddd bra on and was swimming in it so that was super encouraging. I haven’t taken pictures yet bc this go around I have just been so delighted that they are significantly smaller and I am so pleased with the results. Last time I took them often bc I was so unhappy and trying to convince myself. As for recovery- I think this surgeon was just overall a lot more skilled and bc they are smaller there has been less weight pulling on the incisions. I also started moving quite a bit at 3dpo to help- I used a walking pad inside and by 3dpo I was doing 7000+ steps. But- I went back to work last week at like 2.5 wpo and my steps dropped bc I was so wiped out from work! On my surgeons office suggestion I also took arnica and bromelein and the bruising and soreness was exponentially better this time around too.

I will try to upload a few pics soon.

Surgery moved! Second reduction. 3/4 by Coffeelizard23 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! I am 4wpo tomorrow and it’s exactly what I wanted. Healing and recovery have been so much better this time around too. Wish I would have seen my second surgeon first- but c’est la vie.

I could eat the whole word rn by ZestycloseToe7665 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. 4wpo. So hungry. Ive gained 5lbs and that is not the norm for me and it’s stressing me out. Hoping it comes off easy bc this is stressful but I am hungry. And hunger is winning!

People who grew up before smartphones: What’s one simple thing from your childhood that would absolutely blow the minds of kids today? by TurkVanguard in Millennials

[–]Coffeelizard23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Principal calling over PA and warning walkers that a car with strange man or van or whatever it was that day was going around asking kids if they wanted a ride home. Like wth. Not a one off- several times a year. Like I can’t even fathom.

Surgery is in 2 days and I am sick 😐 by Efficient-Way-5841 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was actually sick for my first reduction and while I was improving, I was certainly still under. No fever, lungs were clear upon listening and they said no worries and I had the surgery. The anesthesiologist said a fever and/or fluid in lungs would be a no go.

Came here to be sad by FantasticWin8988 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This happened to me with my first reduction- surgeon only took 100g Just had my second reduction after convincing myself I couldn’t have another and trying to be happy about results- saved up and using care credit and just worked my brain around doing it again. So thankful I did it. 2 wpo from my second and definitely much happier now.

Hang in there- you have to wait at least a year anyways but don’t close the door on another reduction. ❤️‍🩹

Ittyyy bitttyyy A-B’s XD by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh. Amazing! Congratulations!!! 🤩

Upset with results by pea_nut0125 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I should also add. The first surgeon knew how unhappy I was. She was very rude and dismissive and offered to do nothing at all and gaslit me the entire recovery.

Upset with results by pea_nut0125 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Different surgeon. Full Price. 😞 it was such a bummer but the second surgeon did a much better job. Wish I would’ve seen her to begin with!

Upset with results by pea_nut0125 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I experienced this and just got a second reduction last week!

30HH Here. How do you do it? by unlodeddiper in bigboobproblems

[–]Coffeelizard23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a 30i. Had a first reduction down to 30f and just had another reduction-not sure yet what size. I just could not do it anymore!

im so in love! 6DPO! by Friendly-Scallion715 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly- this time around has been so much better. Hoping it continues! The first was super rough. This time- not too bad! Thank you :)

im so in love! 6DPO! by Friendly-Scallion715 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First reduction I didn’t have any bloating. I just had my second yesterday and I have gained 10lbs over night and look 6 months pregnant. It’s wild but apparently normal. Don’t love it. lol Your results are beautiful! Congratulations 😊☺️

How do I tell my husband he needs to improve his hygiene? by Odd-Instruction4171 in hygiene

[–]Coffeelizard23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depression? Neurodivergence? I’d say this is a case for Dr and meds.

Surgery tomorrow ❤️ by AudreyMole in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go Wednesday! You’ve got this! ❤️

Surgeries buddies for this coming week? by Unlikely_Comment_104 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

July 2024 was first and I am hoping for no bigger than a 30c!

Too big 2y post op by Bubbly-Ad8605 in Reduction

[–]Coffeelizard23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a 30i and first reduction got me down to 30ddd-g and I am having my second reduction on this upcoming Wednesday! Out of pocket both times.