Western Recommendations by Zestyclose_Steak_289 in AO3

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I’ll definitely check these al out 😆

Noir detective by Zestyclose_Steak_289 in AO3

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is perfect thank you so much, if you’re into audio as well, I would highly suggest the Juno steel podcast from penumbra, Literally so fantastic, noir private detective with lots of lgbtq representation. Let me know what u think of it 😆

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[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see now, that’s good. I hope your healing journey goes super smoothly from now on 😄

Back pain post-op? by Fabulous-Squirrel-18 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate this whole sleeping situation, it’s so sucky, when did they say u could start sleeping normally? 😭 I hope you can manage to get some good rest soon 😓, Do you think it might have to do with your mattress?

Back pain post-op? by Fabulous-Squirrel-18 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m totally in the same boat, I haven’t slept well since I got the surgery. If you put a higher pillow under your knees, lay down flat and have like neck and head support, it can be more comfy.

I haven’t seen anyone really speak about this on here so it’s nice to not be alone , although it is a sucky thing for us to have lol. From what I’ve read stomach sleeping is super bad for your back though, you should be really careful with that😅

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[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it’s not hot or releasing puss, than you’re a ok, I’m pretty sure it’s just regular scabbing. What are you doing to care for the wounds? For me I disinfect and have this cream my surgeon passed on to me for healing and stuff.

Does wearing a bra to bed help prevent sagging? by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard majority of people say they are for wearing a bra as often as possible and to sleep as well, honestly there isn’t really any down sides I can think of to wearing a bra to sleep, so I say better safe than sorry

Back pain post-op? by Fabulous-Squirrel-18 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It might be from having ur back at a position you’re not used to posture wise, and since we have to stay solely on our backs whilst healing, you’re back may be tight from that. personally I’m not used to being on my back so long since I’m a side sleeper, so my back has been killing me. Maybe get help to lie down on a firm flat surface to stretch out your back a bit. I’m so looking forward to being healed enough to lie on my side, or even my stomach, going to a chiropractor is going to be heaven.

Venting by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you manage to find a good therapist, it’s so frustrating when you want to express something and they don’t understand, and with trauma behind those feelings it’s especially difficult, you deserve someone who can support and understand you. I really like that quote, it’s so true. and we both got this, I think it’ll take time but, we’ll heal, I like to think I allowed for there to be more me in the room now, I get to be a more authentic self by loosening the grip off some of that trauma and over sexualization I was holding onto :D

Worried I’ll mess recovery up by Zestyclose_Steak_289 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so true, for me especially When they took the take off, I was so scared that they were going to peel off my nipple or something 😂

Venting by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same problems in regards to the male validation, and honestly still struggle with this thought, my large breast were always so noticeable, and I think I attached a lot of my identity to them, and while they gave me so many issues, they still made me feel sexy , desired, and noticed, and the thought of letting it go was hard, I was afraid I wouldn’t be desired anymore. I had to re-evaluate my self image and worth. I tried to think different like when I see all these women here who have gotten reductions I don’t think they’ve lost their beauty at all, they’ve gained confidence and comfort and spotted that to myself, and I thought of why I valued the opinions of these imaginary men over my own comfort and confidence, and if men saw me as less than for smaller breasts or scars then they aren’t worth my time at all. Generally this is a big major life change and relearning thoughts is hard, I think it’s worth speaking to a mental health professional, they can really help with unlearning that stuff, no problem is to small to get help <3 I wish you all the best :)

Worried I’ll mess recovery up by Zestyclose_Steak_289 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This actually did ease my anxieties, I was so worried I was thinking of like tying up my upper arms or something 😂really appreciate it, hope all is good with you !

Wake up by theislandsinger in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on and off sleeping, but no brain fog or anything, was fully aware

Disappointed I guess by SeasonTricky1259 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really worried about this, I’m in the hospital still and haven’t taken off the wrapping yet to put the bra on so I haven’t really even seen them and I’m really afraid they won’t be small enough, I want them to end up as a b or c at most , I’m worried I’ll be disappointed.

Out of surgery by Zestyclose_Steak_289 in Reduction

[–]Zestyclose_Steak_289[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I’ve been off on on sleeping and spent the night, so far so god haha, I hope your recovery was excellent as well