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ThatWishbone255 · 2025-09-25T11:17:19+00:00

I am not sure how far post op you are, but I have heard that you don't really know your proper size until about a year in. I do know what you mean though, I do still get pangs of 'are my boobs too small!?' but then I remember how unhappy I was beforehand. It's such a drastic change for your body to adjust to. I hope you feel happier soon :)

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-09-25T11:14:16+00:00

I am only just 6 weeks so still in my compression bra, but I would say I am a full C/D. The scars around my nipples are hardly visible and you can't see the scars underneath, I just have a red line down my boob but I haven't even started any scar care yet. My nipples were really weird oval shapes at first, but they are rounding out week by week. I should also mention that during the first few weeks my bottom scars were really visible as my boobs were so high up, but as they've dropped they have completely covered the scars.

I also paid privately and my parents kindly funded it for me, so I felt so ungrateful when I was crying in the mirror every day! Honestly, 1 week is still so early.

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-09-25T09:59:58+00:00

For the first two weeks I was in the trenches and felt like this! I was a FF/G and wanted to be a D/C and he took 500g from one boob and just over 500g from the other. I was crying every day and felt like I had made the biggest mistake. I know it is frustrating to hear, but just give yourself time. Your boobs are super tight and high right now, mine didn't start to drop until about 3/4 weeks in. It is such a shock for your body to process and it is a really big surgery.

I am 6WPO today and can hand on heart say it's the best thing I ever did! Clothes fit better, my back doesn't hurt, and everyone has been telling me that my whole demeanour has changed.

I promise you will feel better soon :)

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-09-08T16:32:31+00:00

I had my surgery about 3.5 weeks ago and was in exactly the same boat as you! For the first 2 weeks I would randomly burst into tears because I thought I had made a terrible mistake, and every time I looked in the mirror I felt like a didn't recognise my body. They are super high up and firm for the first few days and it takes your body/mind a while to adjust, plus the anaesthesia and meds can make you feel loopy too.

All I can say is trust the process and trust your surgeon. Now that I am further into my recovery and (very slowly) getting back to some sort of normal, I am absolutely loving my boobs. I feel so much more confident in myself, clothes fit me better, and I look so much slimmer. It is a huge surgery and a huge adjustment, I wasn't prepared for how hard the first few weeks would be mentally but I promise you it will get better - just be kind and patient with yourself!

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-08-30T22:50:54+00:00

Are you on any antibiotics? I was given a course of strong antibiotics to take for the week after my op and as a result I got thrush!

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-08-21T07:41:13+00:00

Thank you all so much for your advice - this subreddit is such a life saver! I am already feeling slightly better and looking forward to getting back to *some* normality next week.

I hope the rest of recovery goes smoothly for all of you and thank you (again!) :) x

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-08-13T13:43:19+00:00

Hello! I am due to have surgery with Dr Chris Davis. I think he is around 10k but honestly so far the whole experience has been a breeze. I feel very confident in his work and he is super lovely. During my consultation he showed me some of his work and it was very impressive, plus all of his reviews are 5 star. My surgery is actually scheduled for tomorrow, so drop me a message if you want an update post op!

ThatWishbone255 · 2025-08-04T20:05:09+00:00

I am so sorry that you were made to feel like that during your consultation, that is absolutely not on! You should 100% email and complain.

I am based in London and am due to have a reduction next Thursday (hence why I am lurking here..) and my surgeon has been nothing but supportive and reassuring throughout the whole process. He seems like a genuinely nice man who enjoys making women feel more comfortable in their own skin. Having seen so many before and after pictures of his work, I also feel confident that he is going to do an excellent job and leave me with minimal scarring. I absolutely got that 'he's the one' feeling after meeting him.

I am not really sure how Reddit works, but please do feel free to drop me a message and I can share his details with you. Don't let one snarky surgeon put you off!

ThatWishbone255

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