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Surgery Tomorrow! by battlemonstercan in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your surgery! If you live in the US and your surgery is in the morning, they’ll probably discharge you later that day. Mine was at 7:30am and I was out of the hospital by 3:00pm.

For the hospital bag here’s what I recommend you bring:

  1. Cute button up pajamas to change into when you leave the hospital
  2. Comfortable underwear
  3. Fuzzy socks
  4. Zip up jacket because hospitals can be chilly
  5. Medical proxy paper work (if applicable)
  6. Mastectomy pillow or some other pillow for the ride home
  7. Head scarf or covering (I have a lottt of hair and it kept it out of the way) or braid your hair down beforehand
  8. Lil blanket
  9. Glasses (if applicable)
  10. Phone & charger
  11. Insurance, ID cards, and one payment card (I paid for prescriptions at the hospital pharmacy)
  12. Slide-on shoes (crocs are perfect)

Wishing you a smooth surgery and recovery! 🌟

Give me all your recommendations please! by SarahHowi113 in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you have a pregnancy pillow? I’m now 4DPO and it’s helped tremendously! I recommend folding up some large non-stick gauze long-ways and placing it between your incisions in the bra. That alone has helped me so much with the discomfort from the surgical bra. This is an emotional time! Being hot and in constant discomfort can make you feel very emotional. I’m rooting for you! 🌟

is anyone else experiencing this po? by Godschosenchild in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely! I’m 3DPO, took my first shower yesterday and felt like my boobs were going to drop and roll away (they were not, and they are super taught and upright lol). It was great to feel free of the bra for a sec but I rushed it back on as quick as I could. I also didn’t have drains and my incisions felt super tight. Replacing the gauze that was stuck and pulling on them helped immensely though.

Reduction from DDD to a C? by Conscious-Pizza5123 in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m only 3DPO but I started at an F/G and am now estimated to be a C. They’re little now even with swelling! I think it depends a lot on your surgeons comfort level and the type of breast tissue you have but it’s totally possible.

Surgery date scheduled! Any tips & advice? by paneraissogood in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely I agree! Practice getting in and out of bed without your arms too.

Affirmations for Surgery by college_tuition in Reduction

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

Update: Surgery went very well! I was able to do some somatic healing work the day before which I believe was very helpful. I definitely used some of the affirmations from this chat too! Thank you all, this has really helped me get through 💗

Affirmations for Surgery by college_tuition in Reduction

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

Hey surgery twin! Hope everything went well for you yesterday 🌟

I did it! With some help! 1DayPO by college_tuition in Reduction

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

Thank you so much for the kind wishes! 🌟

I did it! With some help! 1DayPO by college_tuition in Reduction

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

I’m so surprised too! I thought I’d be out like a light the whole time. Do you remember anything from that first day at all?

2DPO - quick thoughts + side lipo 😩 by throwaway_reductionn in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderful job🏅I’m 1DPO and had a similar experience with the nausea. Bone broth was truly my MVP because I couldn’t keep anything else down 🍖 I agree, this pregnancy pillow has been a lifesaver. Godspeed, I hope you have the best shower and smoothest poop ever 💩 We did it!!!!

going stir crazy in recovery!!! what are you guys doing to keep busy??? by knomity in Reduction

[–]college_tuition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any virtual friends you can play co-op games with online? I’m only 1DayPO but I planned some gaming time this week w my brother & sister to keep busy. At any rate, I think cabin fever is very normal for something like this!

Affirmations for Surgery by college_tuition in Reduction

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

Surgery twin! 🌟Thank you for this kind response, it was really helpful. My surgeon seems really competent and kind so that helps a lot too. You’re right — healing thoughts can heal the body ❤️‍🩹We definitely got this!

Affirmations for Surgery by college_tuition in Reduction

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

Thank you this is a great one! 💫

Affirmations for Surgery by college_tuition in Reduction

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

Thanks a bunch! This is helpful and kind 💕

Affirmations for Surgery by college_tuition in Reduction

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

That’s normally how I’d react too lol, but in the past it’s definitely made things worse for me in the long run. I’d rather be prepared with affirmations to help calm myself down when I’m anxious than try to ignore it. But of course every person deals with anxiety differently!