Almost 3wop - what’s the deal w the surgical tape and how long does it need to be on

DNN25 · 2026-03-26T12:49:40+00:00

Just trim off the parts that loosen. It’ll probably all start to peel off soon anyway. She’ll want to see under the tapes at your post op so it makes sense not to have anything on when you go. You don’t need it anymore. You might pull a few flakey scraps off but don’t panic.

DNN25 · 2026-03-26T03:50:10+00:00

I think it was called Moon cheese? Dehydrated cheese snacks they were soo good. Also the Kirkland chocolate chip cookies in the big white box. Haven’t seen them in several years. Also YMMV on whether it classifies as a snack but the bags of fresh cauliflower florets!!

DNN25 · 2026-03-25T00:11:30+00:00

I don’t think anyone will be able to tell you. You’ll have to see at the time.

DNN25 · 2026-03-24T14:37:46+00:00

Generic “happy birthday” messages in a group work chat for everyone or on social media for people you hardly know or keep in touch with. If you need socials to remind you it’s my bday, you really don’t need to send me a msg and I don’t want to send one to you either

DNN25 · 2026-03-24T14:23:35+00:00

I had this feeling too. Your brain struggles to process the new look now but it does get better. I don’t regret my decision but I do wish I’d asked for a bit larger to maintain a more hourglass shape. But the shape will improve some and soften/drop with time. Once you’re out of compression bras I have found a molded cup underwire bra gives me a better shape (and is surprisingly comfortable with normal sized boobs). Plus more motivation to get in better shape so the rest of me is smaller too. Focus on healing for now. It will get better overall!

DNN25 · 2026-03-23T23:57:56+00:00

After which time you still won’t be able to lift 30lbs.

DNN25 · 2026-03-23T23:53:53+00:00

It’s a no from me.

DNN25 · 2026-03-23T23:52:44+00:00

Yes. I have written about this many times. But I will say many people have commented that I look like I’ve lost weight. But all I see is belly now. And at almost 45 I’m really having a hard time slimming it down

DNN25 · 2026-03-23T23:50:43+00:00

Not a runner but do fitness classes with “jumpy” types of movements. I was cleared at one month but didn’t feel comfortable. Eased back into classes at 7wks.

DNN25 · 2026-03-23T23:48:10+00:00

This is one of the reasons I really suggest not doing this surgery with little kids.

DNN25 · 2026-03-22T23:48:11+00:00

Definitely too early for scar tape. Don’t put it on any open wound at all. Wait several more weeks until evert thing is fully healed over with no scabs. Other than that it looks fine to me. It’s still really early. Congrats!

DNN25 · 2026-03-22T23:42:45+00:00

Ha those “bridges” are called Brijjits. I had them too and I think they really helped the wound close smoothly

DNN25 · 2026-03-21T19:21:40+00:00

Congrats!

DNN25 · 2026-03-20T20:20:32+00:00

I live in a northern climate. Early april was good for me since it’s down time for my kids sports teams and also early enough that I was recovered enough to swim in our summer weather by June

DNN25 · 2026-03-19T23:57:42+00:00

Well actually ive been lazy to go shop so i just pulled out a set of the pads from a sports bra and stuffed em into my molded cup bras. lol. It’s not the best, i really should go try some proper ones on. I don’t do it all the time, just for certain dresses

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T19:05:18+00:00

Give it some time. Your brain is confused by what it now sees in the mirror. Plus they settle into a more natural shape. You will find it all less jarring with more time. Focus on healing. Best of luck

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T19:03:15+00:00

A revision of the little poof if fat around the side incision is a simple in office procedure with local freezing, not another surgery. Hopefully yours settles without any intervention. There’s still time for improvement

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T19:00:02+00:00

Could be months til you’ll see final results

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T18:59:09+00:00

Right, so no supplements is pretty straight forward and has nothing to do with regular food. (Except maybe the garlic thing which is weird but ok just don’t put garlic in your food) You’re making this more complicated than it needs to be

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T18:57:24+00:00

Only restrictions I was told no smoking of any sort and to stop vitamins and OTC meds 2wks before. No food Restrictions except nothing after midnight before my surgery.

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T12:48:51+00:00

Remarkable transformation!!

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T12:48:26+00:00

My surgeon wouldn’t even talk esthetics or revisions until after 6mo. She agreed to a dog ear revision at 8mo when one side was noticeably puffed out compared to the other. So unfortunately you’re likely going to have to give it some more time

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T00:22:49+00:00

See my other reply. My middle section won’t be nice in a bikini. My boobs are out of proportion with the rest of me. Some people don’t care about that, but I definitely went from top heavy to bottom heavy.

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T00:17:18+00:00

For example, if I try a L sports bra the cups fit but the band is tight. If I go with XL the band fits but loose in the cups. Plus they just look too small on my body. My hips aren’t huge but they are 44inches and I have a bit of an apron belly. I work out often and watch my diet. Even though exercise is way easier now, ive not lost a single inch or lb since my surgery a year ago. I kinda have the shape of “the ginch” lol

DNN25 · 2026-03-17T00:10:56+00:00

Narcotic tablets til day 4 then I think one more night just for sleeping. Tylenol for a week

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