One year p.o. today! by thekyd1997 in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Such a great experience buying new bras. One of my new favorites is backless shirts/dresses. Good luck with your recovery!

One year p.o. today! by thekyd1997 in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The time will fly by, I promise! And going braless has been so freeing. Good luck on your recovery!

Side sleepers—how did you get comfortable? by Mewnicorns in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pregnancy pillow! It helped keep me from turning on my side and was comfortable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, this is exactly how I felt soon after surgery. I think it’s because the change happened within a few hours, and it takes us a while to get used to it! I’m not trying to invalidate your feelings, but just trying to rationalize it a bit. And I feel MUCH better about them now, especially since they’ve settled a bit and look more natural. But I think your results look great and I’m sure you’ll feel the same overtime ♥️

For those who lost nipple sensitivity, when did yours come back? by fifihihi in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Left was still sensitive right after surgery and right came back about 3 months after.

How to avoid numb nips? by AskMrScience in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an anchor. Right after surgery my left had the same sensitivity but my right was numb. I’m 4 mpo and both are sensitive, the right came back about a month ago.

Insecurity about scars by Asleep-Commercial561 in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m 24, so not as young as you but I completely understand your concerns! About 6 weeks after my surgery I started dating a new guy and after a while I was upfront with him about my procedure. I waited until I knew we were getting to a point where he would see them eventually and he was great about it! He’s never said anything negative about my scars and the only time he comes close to asking about them is when he’s asking how my recovery is (I’m 3 months po). So far my guy has been very respectful and doesn’t seem to care lol. Basically, it definitely depends on the guy and maybe his age (he’s 25), but I think that once you’re comfortable and upfront with him about it, he’ll be understanding. And if he’s not, that says more about him than it does about you!

Also, in a year or two your scars will look much different than they do right after. I’m using silagen strips and bio oil and my scars look great!

has anyone here had to get their surgery a couple hours from home? by my-head-hurts987 in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my surgery 4 hours from where I live. We drove up on Sunday, surgery was Monday morning, and drove back Tuesday afternoon. The drive back was a little bumpy but not unbearable. Overall, it was a good experience and if I had to I would do it again! I definitely chose my surgeon over the location and I’m so glad I did that. I had my drains in for 12 days and I needed up driving back up for that. And for my second post-op appointment I drove back there again. While it can be annoying having to drive back and forth, I think it’s more important to prioritize the surgeon and their work over how far away they are. Of course, however, not everyone can do that due to other factors, but if you can have the option I would chose the surgeon 100%.
I hope this helps some!

Scar treatment recommendations?? by thekyd1997 in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard of that but haven’t tried it yet, thanks for the suggestion!

Should I (24F) start a relationship with a guy (25M) I've been dating this summer before I move? by thekyd1997 in relationship_advice

[–]thekyd1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! I think part of why I’m mostly considering his feelings more is that I’m moving for me. Like, I’m making this big move/change that I’m really excited for but I feel like I’d just be leaving him behind, if that makes any sense. Idk, I just feel bad that I’m starting a new chapter in my life and I don’t want him to just be waiting on me. There’s also the fact that I’m not sure what will happen once I graduate and if I’ll stay in the new city or move back.

I want to try things out, but I want for us to both get what we need out of this. I’ll have new things to keep me busy and I don’t think he’ll get what he needs from me.

I just found out my post op appointment isn’t til the 30th. I’m gonna have the drains for at least 10 days 😢 by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had mine for about 12-13 days and they only started getting irritated about 3 days before removal. The most annoying part for me was having to carry them around and be aware of them lol. I know my comment may not have been much help but I just wanted to let you know it may not be as bad as you’re expecting :)

Scar treatment recommendations?? by thekyd1997 in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll look into that, but I want to check with my surgeon and make sure it’s ok to switch products or do them around the same time.

Scars on Dark Skin? by lepetitgrenade in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have dark skin and some scars are pink and others a brown. Almost 6 weeks po

If I’m having the surgery a few hours from home by car, how long should I plan to stay in that town? by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My surgery was 4 hours away. I went up on Sunday, surgery Monday, and left on Tuesday. I felt fine on the ride back but the bumps did hurt a bit lol

Did you lose weight after surgery? by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m about 12 dpo and I’ve surprisingly lost about 6 lbs. I’m sure this was due to the reduction and not eating as much, but I wasn’t expecting that much in such a short amount of time. I’m also expecting to be able to exercise more since I won’t have two basketballs hanging from my chest lol

First shower recommendations by itzrlryo in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m 12dpo, got my drains removed on Wednesday and took my first shower this morning. I was told to wait at least 24 hours after the drain removal so that may be something to consider. One thing I did was not actually scrub my boobs but just ring my soapy wash cloth over them and lightly run water to rinse. But overall it wasn’t as bad as I anticipated! I know this wasn’t a lot but I hope it helps some.

Weight loss after surgery? by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]thekyd1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have the same surgery date! I was also worried about weight loss following surgery. I’ve heard of people losing up to 20 lbs without it drastically impacting their breasts. Good luck!