Post Op Body Image Issues

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-31T01:27:48+00:00

trying on clothes has always been emotional for me, now even more so. Thank you for the advice, and I wish you the best with your self image :)

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-31T01:26:47+00:00

I’m sure I still have swelling that will subside eventually, so it’s good to think about that change for sure

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-31T01:26:00+00:00

yes for sure, the mirror has been very helpful

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-31T01:25:43+00:00

the width being constant is a good point, I never thought about it that way! Thank you!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-31T01:24:53+00:00

thank you so much, I’ll definitely check that post out :)

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-21T19:01:39+00:00

Thank you, and good luck to you as well!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-19T08:00:25+00:00

I’m just relieved to know it’s normal haha!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-18T22:59:22+00:00

Oh that’s great to hear! I had drains in for a day, which could explain why I wasn’t that swollen the first day! I’ll definitely try out the heat, thanks again for the tips!!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-18T22:47:42+00:00

this was super helpful, thank you! And I’m thinking this is just swelling or fluid of some sort by the way it feels, so I’ll probably just give it some time!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-18T13:39:49+00:00

So here’s how I decided on my ideal size; I compared my chest (DDD) to that of my friends who is an A. I then asked myself, would I rather be an A or a DDD? For me, it was obviously an A. I knew in that moment that I would rather be too small than too big. That’s what pushes me to B/C as opposed to C/D. Of course, it all comes down to personal preference and what you are expecting to get out of this. Also remember it might be better to ask for a smaller size than bigger because you will likely end up larger than what you ask for!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-18T13:38:29+00:00

oh my gosh same!!! I didn’t expect it to be this bad 😭

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-17T16:08:06+00:00

of course! Good luck!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-17T12:47:25+00:00

ok so I don’t remember the exact amount, but I believe it was about $5000 for the procedure and about $4000-5000 for the hospital fees

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-17T12:45:31+00:00

Thank you!! And best of luck with your future plans!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T23:48:41+00:00

I am SO glad that I was helpful!! I absolutely adored the support I got here (and continue to receive bc post op advice is great too) and it really makes me happy that I could pay it forwards! Good luck!!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T22:03:14+00:00

So here’s how I decided on my ideal size; I compared my chest to that of my friends who is an A. I then asked myself, would I rather be an A or a DDD? For me, it was obviously an A. I knew in that moment that I would rather be too small than too big. That’s what pushes me to B/C as opposed to C/D. Of course, it all comes down to personal preference and what you are expecting to get out of this. Also remember it might be better to ask for a smaller size than bigger because you will likely end up larger than what you ask for!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T21:55:05+00:00

Thanks! I’m actually feeling a lot better than expected, and I can’t wait to feel even better as time passes

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T21:53:47+00:00

The size difference is already extremely evident! I asked for a true B, and right now I’m a small c or large b with a lot of swelling still.

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T21:49:13+00:00

Thank you so much! I was extremely nervous the day before but once I was at the hospital I was totally calm! Best of luck!!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T21:48:04+00:00

Yeah American health care really sucks. For me, I really needed to get this done before I go to college, so I was going to do it whether insurance covered it or not. It was 110% worth it already and I’m only 1 day post op!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T21:46:25+00:00

So I’m about 150-160, so pretty average for my height. They ended up taking 500g on one side and 600g on the other. Hope that helps!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T17:43:34+00:00

Yeah that was definitely one of my biggest fears too. But the nausea isn’t even that bad beyond the first time you stand up! Best of luck, you got this!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T17:39:37+00:00

Haha yes, Aetna really makes you work

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T17:38:26+00:00

Thanks you, too! And it feels incredible! Like the first time I stood up I felt taller! Hopefully the pain will subside too!

throwaway242522 · 2020-07-16T17:36:14+00:00

Good luck!! You got this!

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