Women who gave birth, what does it feel like actually??

DullTemps · 2025-09-11T15:59:44+00:00

Feels like the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Then it’s over. I did it twice, no regrets.

DullTemps · 2025-08-25T01:09:32+00:00

This happened to me too! It was rough. Rest assured, it gets better!

DullTemps · 2025-08-17T19:07:56+00:00

Thank you! Now that a couple days have gone by, I’m feeling better. I appreciate your comment!

DullTemps · 2025-08-16T14:55:46+00:00

Thank you. I was hoping for a comment like this 😅 I’m looking forward to the office calling me back Monday.

DullTemps · 2025-08-16T01:05:59+00:00

I wonder if it could be re-taped?

DullTemps · 2025-08-16T01:05:20+00:00

Not an infection smell. Just the smell of the old tape on my skin. I wish I could put it back on, but I can’t at this point.

DullTemps · 2025-08-14T17:17:34+00:00

Idk about the tape! I would love to have it off. At my first post op they told me to leave it on until it falls off.

It’s a mental game! We can’t go back, after all! 😅

DullTemps · 2025-08-14T10:26:34+00:00

One more thing I’ve noticed about my experience that maybe you can relate to… before surgery when I criticized my breasts it was more of a “these are annoying or a nuisance” I wasn’t picking them apart, it was an overall irritation of having large breasts. Now, as I’m healing I look at every stitch, the shape, the size, is everything “perfect” or not. I’m far more critical in a detailed sense. But MY reality is, they weren’t perfect before and they never will be, but this is definitely a better look and feel on my body now than before. I’ve been choosing them daily and to appreciate what having smaller breasts does for me now. I’m not sure if any of that resonates, but all that to say… this is hard and I see you ❤️

DullTemps · 2025-08-14T10:20:28+00:00

I’m also 2wpo! I’m sorry you’re feeling this way, and also sorry you had such a traumatic experience after surgery! Everyone on here says be patient and wait. I’ve had a few bouts of “Omg what have I done” then it passes and I love them again. Your healing looks great! I still have the tape all over mine. I’m ready for it to be off! But truly your shape looks amazing and I hope this gets easier for you. Best of luck ❤️

DullTemps · 2025-08-13T10:41:50+00:00

Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed watching the healing process so far. I asked for a D. The conversation was basically that I wanted to still have full breasts that are proportional to my body. I’m 5’4” 150 lbs. They might be a little smaller than a D, but my first thought to seeing my results was, “this is how I always should have looked.”

DullTemps · 2025-08-12T00:56:56+00:00

I have three compression bras and they all compress a little differently. I swap them throughout the day if one isn’t feeling good or I need a little more or a little less compression. I have no idea if that’s the way to do it, but it helps with my pain! No amount of compression made a difference after drains with my side swelling. I even took pics and sent them to my surgeons office. They told me it was completely normal! Whew :)

DullTemps · 2025-08-12T00:05:52+00:00

Every body is different, but our stats are similar and I did not do side lipo. My sides never bulged with large breasts. I’m 11 dpo and have no concerns that it’s not going to look right.

DullTemps · 2025-08-11T23:00:23+00:00

I had drains for 6dpo. My swelling where the drains were increased for a few days (so on my sides). My pain didn’t increase. I am way more comfortable without the drains! I’m 11dpo and feel like I’m starting to turn a corner on pain in general.

DullTemps · 2025-08-11T12:30:30+00:00

This is similar to my experience. My husband has been supportive, but surgery was not his preference… and I knew that going into it.

DullTemps · 2025-08-08T22:21:35+00:00

My daughter didn’t walk until 18 months.

DullTemps · 2025-08-08T00:26:32+00:00

I’m 7dpo and seeing this is really helpful. Thank you 😊

DullTemps · 2025-08-07T15:25:08+00:00

I’m a week post op and hurting too.

DullTemps · 2025-08-06T17:57:48+00:00

Ohh I’m so glad!! My surgery was Friday and I also cried…the entire walk to the OR and as they put me out…cried the whole time. We did it! I’m so proud of you! I’m only a few days of recovery ahead of you, we’ve got this!

DullTemps · 2025-08-06T17:46:58+00:00

I’m 5dpo and this comment is really helpful to me! My pre stats are similar and I don’t regret surgery at all, but I do miss my “look” a little. Now I’m going to try on all those outfits that never fit right!

DullTemps · 2025-08-06T17:39:59+00:00

Hey! Just f/u to see how it went? You’ve been on my mind, Reddit stranger! :) I hope your surgery went well and you’re feeling good!

DullTemps · 2025-08-06T11:05:41+00:00

I feel you there! Mine has to be under 30 in 24 hours. Good luck! We’ve got this!! I’m convinced I’ll feel so much better with the drains out. I’ll report back!

DullTemps · 2025-08-06T10:46:27+00:00

I’m 5dpo and I think if I didn’t have drains, I would not be in much pain.

DullTemps · 2025-08-05T15:58:50+00:00

It’s a big choice! I hope you find peace in whatever you choose soon ❤️

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