For the first two, possibly three weeks after the reduction, I am bound to wear only an ace bandage for support around my breasts. Some surgeons use a special bra that’s basically like a sports bra, but mine prefers the ace bandage. This shows me to keep the pressure compressive, yet comfortable.
I have to wear a t-shirt under the bandage for a few reasons.
- We don’t want any drainage in the first week to ruin the bandage
- For comfort. I can’t even imagine having only the bandage over my incisions. Ouch.
I spent the first week in just a t-shirt and bandage and, because of the hospital stay, finally started putting on a shirt over everything yesterday. It’s quite the routine in the morning.
On Monday I see my surgeon for the first time since the surgery. I was supposed to see him last Monday, but that whole pulmonary embolism thing put that visit on hold. I’ll get to find out how much longer I’ll need to wear the bandage, what restrictions will be lifted, and get a sense of what the rest of my recovery might look like.
It’s possible that the blood thinners could lengthen my healing time, but I’m still feeling well, and things are looking good.
If I do get to put aside the bandage I’ll get to start with simple sports bras and tank bras. I won’t want to spend a lot of money on a nice bra until the swelling has settled. This could take a couple of months. I’ll start with something soft and comfortable. I’d go without a bra at all, these girls hold their own quite nicely, but my nipples have a mind of their own. They must be restrained.
I’m still really looking forward to going through my wardrobe and then heading out to shop. I wish my tummy wasn’t so jiggly around the middle, all the changes have altered my silhouette, but I’ll take care of that in time.
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