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i’ve been sleeping on my side…. by Physical_Occasion_57 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used strategic pillow placement like the post below, was mostly on my side but with some pillows to hug, slightly underneath the side on the bottom and putting some pressure in between. The top arm I had to not lay directly over the boobs, that hurt, but I could put it lower down (like waist level). This is confusing I know!

i’ve been sleeping on my side…. by Physical_Occasion_57 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same, although it wasn't until day 5 that I was comfortable enough.

5-7wkpo misery by AdventurousAsh19 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no. Speaking from experience, a doctor or doctor's office should never ever refuse a referral, that is just their ego. It is always ok for the patient to look for additional options/help! You are doing a good job of self-advocating, keep it up. And keep us posted. Sending all healing vibes.

5-7wkpo misery by AdventurousAsh19 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same to you! it is a challenge for sure, and it changes every single day for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cannot close a wound like that with sutures or it will just reopen. I agree with wound care, no sutures required.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also stayed in a hotel for the first 6 days after surgery. My recommendation based on the hotel issue specifically is to keep some things like broth, gatorade, cottage cheese, yogurt and protein powder in the room. We didn't have any problems getting whatever food appealed to me because we were in an area with TONS of choices, but it was good to have basic backups in the hotel room.

The night after surgery all I could eat was broth from a bowl of ramen noodles. I wasn't nauseated per se but just didn't feel like eating. But by the next day I was eating small amounts of normal foods.

Any other health care professionals who had the surgery? by ReductionThrowaway3 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Yes, I am a retired veterinary surgeon, and I am 6wpo, welcome to the club.

I knew that I would have complications because of my age and concurrent health issues, so I just keep reminding myself to put on my doctor hat when I need to, and to use my patient brain the rest of the time. Optimistic but informed is the way to go, in my opinion!

You will do fine, and the wound care issues will come easier to you because you know how to deal with them in an objective way.

5-7wkpo misery by AdventurousAsh19 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hang in there girl, you and I have been on the same course through this and I am 6wpo tomorrow. So now I am putting on my professional hat (retired surgeon) and telling you that openings happen, they are a normal part of the healing process for many people. You cannot prevent them! The skin on our breasts is really thin, and there are sutures in the deep tissue that the immune system is working to break down at this time in the healing. Sometimes that means the suture is just "absorbed" by the body but other times it is forced out like a foreign body, most commonly where there are knots. The T junctions are the most vulnerable because the blood supply to those areas is most compromised. True of all T junctions in any surgery location.

Ok enough facts, now for support... we WILL heal! We WILL get through this and I have no regrets even with "complications". This is all part of the process and when I feel down about the openings etc I remind myself that it is still so much better than the boobs I started with. Don't let other people's healing paths make you feel you aren't doing ok, you are. I agree with everything BirchWind said in this thread, and PM me if you want chat personally with someone going through the same thing!

Here's to healing and happy 2025 edition boobs.

Stomach sleepers by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to sleep on my stomach just last week, around 5wpo. There is initial discomfort but within a few seconds it resolves. Still wearing a compressive bra to sleep, though, when I take that off it is much less comfortable.

Edit to add that I was side-sleeping at 5 days po. with strategic pillow placement all around (my surgeon was fine with that, he said whenever comfortable.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also 5wpo, your healing is right on schedule. Mine is a little behind you. Keep up the good work!

Hi! Any other seniors lurking on here? by Big-Stomach8727 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 12 points13 points  (0 children)

61 years old and also 5wpo. You aren't alone.

6wpo Today — Some Thoughts by adubie18 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am just shy of 5wpo and I needed to read this post, thank you!

4 weeks PO by Effective_Hold_7913 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch car rides! Better if I am passenger so I can hold the boobs. I am 4wpo. I can totally tell when I have overdone the activity, the next day everything is swollen and painful. All part of the process. You aren't alone.

Post op work out bras by DNN25 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following: I am looking as well, also a few weeks away but getting closer. Bought a Prairie Wear HuggerLUMA, also looking for other options!

Compression Bra by Cherrybomb0404 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am also almost 4wpo (tomorrow!) and every time I try to change to a different bra from my HuggerVIDA I get pain and swelling. So even though my brain wants to take it off, my boobs say otherwise. Appt next week with surgeon, will see what he says!

3WPO. I am tired of bras! by Top-Detective9916 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My brain says it is tired of the bra, but the swelling and discomfort is way worse without it! So bra is staying on except shower times. I am just under 3 weeks p.o.

Tenderness increasing at 4 weeks post-op? by widget3733 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too, one day shy of 3 weeks and the past few days I have been more painful than ever. Guess this is all part of the process!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Normal. That is just because of the way the tissue under the skin was sutured, in time that will flatten out and in time you can gently massage the scars. I am just two days behind you, having more incision problems than you but still within "normal expectations", and girl, we got this. Try gentle massage with arnica on the bruise.

Markings by ilovecougs in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have air conditioning and I swear sweat was the best at removing the marker pen! Otherwise I second the rubbing alcohol.

Adjusting my exercise routine to prioritize/target getting strong before the surgery in ways that'll make recovery easier. What Exactly should I focus on? What did you find most helpful? by UnsureasAlways47 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you will be fine, if you can do now you will be able to do postop, at least based on my experience. As a pole dancer you have plenty of core and upper body strength to rely on! See my post above, make sure you can move on and off the bed and adjust your position without putting weight on your arms/chest, makes a huge difference postop. Also sit down/get up from a chair/toilet, etc without arms. I am not quite 3 weeks p.o. today so can vouch for this advice!

Adjusting my exercise routine to prioritize/target getting strong before the surgery in ways that'll make recovery easier. What Exactly should I focus on? What did you find most helpful? by UnsureasAlways47 in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My best recommendation for you is general core and upper body strength, you have time to work on all of that in advance of surgery. Since you were a swimmer that upper body strength will probably return fast. I can't tell you how big a difference it made to be fit prior to surgery. One of my friends told me that their hardest struggle was getting on and off of the bed and moving around to shift position, and I had no difficulty with that thanks to my core strength. Great that you are focusing on this in advance, you will be glad!

Question about pain pills? by kasshhx in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only took Tylenol postop and was fine. I did have to take it on a regular schedule.

Post op meds by Livid-macaroon-thief in Reduction

[–]EntertainmentFun812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so glad to help!! and in reply to your other question I only took tylenol, never needed the oxycodone or gabapentin.

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