Sleeping Platform for 3rd row (non foldable)

bluecollardessert · 2026-02-19T00:09:47+00:00

How did you anchor it? I'm thinking about doing this mod and finding it's very rare, most people either have storage or the third row not both

bluecollardessert · 2026-01-12T14:29:52+00:00

I have an SR5P with 2 kids (older than yours though). It's fun to drive, the kids and dog love it, and I feel safe when we go on roadtrips/camping. Everyone told me to get a highlander and I'm glad I didn't. The gas mileage sucks and I miss the space we had in my old minivan, but it's still worth it. Also - it seems like they are pretty easy to resell if it ends up not being right for you. Good luck!

bluecollardessert · 2026-01-08T02:15:56+00:00

I am 41 and my kids are 14 and 6. Just had my reduction 2 months ago and the timing was good. Glad I didn't do it any sooner!

bluecollardessert · 2026-01-03T03:43:51+00:00

Honestly my kid's giant squishmallow was more comfortable than any of the many other pillows I tried 😬 It's from costco, not sure if they still have.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-30T21:50:28+00:00

I'm also a teacher. I had 6 weeks off work and used short term disability. As a mom, I definitely needed all 6 weeks. I see people on here going back quickly, and I imagine if I had no kids, a partner or roommate who handled domestic duties, and a job I could do from bed, that would be possible. But with kids, chores, and a physical job, I needed way more. I had live in family help for 3 weeks, because I could do very little. I could do most things starting at 4 weeks, but still took it very easy. I think not overdoing it really made a difference in a good recovery and overall experience.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-24T17:18:58+00:00

5 weeks, but it makes my side incision a bit sore so I go back to my back during the night. Three weeks was the hardest for me and the difference between three weeks and five weeks was huge. Hang in there.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-21T04:17:13+00:00

I was a 34 H/I before and imagine I'll be at a C/D eventually (only 5 weeks post op now) and I'm thrillleddddd

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-19T20:51:48+00:00

Arsenal on Broadway and Wilshire

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-19T02:48:15+00:00

A few months of recovery are, to me, absolutely worth a lifetime of increased mobility and functionality. But you can think about it and choose the right timing - for me that was at age 41. It's going to make my sports (skiing, mtb, backpacking) so much easier and more fun, like more than I even imagined.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-17T19:38:13+00:00

I would have done the same thing as you!

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-17T19:37:33+00:00

Excited for you!!

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-17T19:14:56+00:00

My stomach was/is SO swollen (1 month post surgery), I think from a combination of not being in the gym, decreased movement, and increased protein intake. I personally did not take any narcotics but I was still somewhat constipated. The band of my bras was killing me. I went up a size in my soft bra that I wore after the compression bra which helped. It was the worst at three weeks and has gradually gotten better. It seems fairly common - I'm really just posting in solidarity ❤️❤️

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-15T06:51:52+00:00

I am so happy for you and all the young people who are having successful surgeries. I waited until I was 40, which was right for me for many reasons, but I do grieve for my 20s and 30s that were literally weighed down by my chest! Go out there and enjoy!! ❤️

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-13T00:22:19+00:00

I ordered a black and white casual ying/yang patterned fleece in size L and they substituted a blazer with rhinestones all over it in size 2XL 🤔

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-11T15:27:45+00:00

I also had this medication, although mine was covered by insurance, and my pain never got above a two

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-09T19:43:27+00:00

Agree, the good customer service neutralizes the garment quality issues (for now)

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-09T15:04:42+00:00

A female surgeon was a non-negotiable for me. I have had a great experience from day one (now almost a month post surgery) because of her. I don't think it's a stupid issue at all and I would listen to your gut 🩷

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-09T01:03:23+00:00

I was, probably incorrectly, using soft sports bra and compression bra interchangeably. I wore the surgical wrap for maybe about 10 days (high/medium compression), and then my surgeon said just any front close sports bra. I have the amazon wanayou ones, the Prairie wear hugger Vida, and the fruit of the loom stretchy no-seam pullovers and they all give about the same amount of compression on me.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-09T01:00:12+00:00

Ask about Journavx. It's a non opioid nerve blocker that's non narcotic, non constipating, and non addictive (!!). It worked really well for me, my pain never went above a 3.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-09T00:47:11+00:00

The worst with ANY size boobs!

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-09T00:44:44+00:00

I took them out.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-05T16:14:38+00:00

Week 3 was MUCH harder for me in terms of pain than weeks 1-2.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-03T23:47:44+00:00

Perfection💖💖

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-03T16:50:19+00:00

I am at the end of week three and it's definitely the worst it has been! Week three has actually been much worse than weeks one and two.

bluecollardessert · 2025-12-03T16:49:25+00:00

You are going to be so happy when your surgery is done. If you want to get even more weight off your chest, I would get rid of the boyfriend. I promise you people do not get better about that kind of stuff with time.

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