Surgery date is coming faster than I'm ready! **Women only q

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  • SoFancySoBlessed
    SoFancySoBlessed Posts: 224 Member
    :heart: :heart: MY MOTHER WENT FROM THE "DDD" TO A "C" CUP (MY SIZE) AND SHE LOVES IT! NO MORE PAIN, SHE LOOK GREAT AND FEELS EVEN BETTTER. AND AFTER THE SURGERY SHE IS MORE ACTIVE. MY BESTIE SANDRA HAD THE SAME SURGERY LAST YEAR AND SHE LOVES THE "SMALLER CHEST". JUST THINK MORE ON THE BENEFITS, AND BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PRAYING FOR YOUR STRENGTH THROUGH THIS TOUGH DECISION. :heart:
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    I was hoping for no more than a week of no driving. I know for safety issues I won't do it unless the doctor says I can but just another thing I have to get figured out if I do it. Kids have softball games, practice, swim lessons, safety town, etc... As long as my husband is in town it will work but if he gets called away for work then I guess we'd be skipping if I can't drive.
  • SunnyDispo619
    SunnyDispo619 Posts: 154
    I had it done about 15 years ago. The recovery was more painful than I anticipated, but not so awful that you can't stand it. I've never regretted it. I'm still considered to have "big" boobs, but nothing compared to before. I'm now a C. Good luck to you, I think you'll be pleased afterwards. Makes clothes shopping a lot more enjoyable too!
  • Daisy_May
    Daisy_May Posts: 505 Member
    3 liters off of each side, so like 3 bags of milk from each side!

    I was right at 200lbs when I got it done and I had no issues with it being approved my OHIP but I had what they consider true giaganticism(sp?), I had been that size since I was a preteen.

    I know that surgery is scary, very scary but you have to think about the end result, is it what you want? Because honestly I'd go through the whole thing again in a heartbeat because it has improved my life beyond measure. You just have to figure out if a few weeks of pain and discomfort are worth it to you.

    I will also say I think it has a lot to do with how much they take off; my friend’s mom had it done and was shopping the next day but she was only about your size to start. Where after my reduction I'm just down to your size now!
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    I drove for the first time post op on day 16, I think. Once I was off the pain killers, and only on ibuprofen, I could drive.
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    My surgery was on a Friday, and I was at work 9 days later (Monday). I worked in an office, so I was able to work without lifting heavy things, and I took the bus so I didn't have to drive. I only took 1/2 pain tablets, so I could concentrate at work, but that also meant there was a bit more pain. I think I was able to drive at like 14-15 days. But again, I stopped taking the pain meds early and then took Ibuprofen as needed.

    Good luck to you whatever you choose!
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
    I would wait if I wasn't sure. Surgery is kind of a big deal, but that's just me.
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    I know it sounds crazy but I'm not too worried about the pain. After 3 csections, knee surgery, eye surgery, and a couple other minor things I expect I can handle it. I think it will be harder to tell myself NO lifting and rest. I'm not a medication person I tend to work through pain and stay away from as much as I can. I did have to take some in November after I broke my tail bone falling down the steps doing laundry. I took half the dose recommended b/c I didn't like the loopy feeling I got.

    I have 3 options:
    1. have it done and deal with the time off, pain, and possibly not being happy with how small chested I end up.
    2. wait till next year March and have it done. I won't have the help so I would have to close my business for a couple weeks (no pay) and I have to hope the insurance will cover it. As of right now they only cover it till december based on the numbers the doctor gave them. I will have to run the wine & day Oct 1st and the goofy challenge with the pain. Already registered so I don't want to lose the money.
    3. don't do it at all. maybe someday I'll change my mind and look into it again but that means having the back, shoulder, and head issues I'm dealing with. Not fun but I've done it this long so I'm sure I can keep dealing with it. might end up giving up running and that would be hard it's something I love to do.

    however surgery is a big deal so I don't want to just do it to do it....
  • Schraudt814
    Schraudt814 Posts: 496 Member
    My college roommate did it- she was a G in college and had the surgery...she still says it was the best decision she ever made! (well until her engagement a couple of weeks ago:happy: ) Make sure to continue to talk to your doctor about it- they should be able to help you understand it more
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    I wish you the best of luck, whatever you decide.
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
    I think given your choices, you should take the opportunity now. I highly doubt you will be too small afterward. Also, I would think the freedom from long-term pain would be well worth the initial discomfort.
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    How long was it before you started doing cardio after surgery? I have read the longer you rest the better but when can I start with light cardio. I'm thinking sitting at the gym on a bike going slow or walking around the neighborhood with my husband. Just so I can keep the routine of going. I'm very worried about putting on weight during the recovery process.
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