It has been three months since my breast reduction surgery and I have to say that things continue to go well. The discomfort is barely there, and only when I stretch too far in one direction or another. The scars are fading and my breasts are becoming softer as the swelling continues to dwindle away. I finally got a chance to go out bra shopping a couple weeks ago. Having good fitting bras is absolutely wonderful, and I feel so good when I get dressed now.
I bought four bras on my trip. Three from LaBratique and one from Herbergers. I always have to remember when I go to a place like LaBratique that I’m spending money for good every day bras, and not looking for something sexy. I prefer to wear sexy bras all the time, but that’s not really feasible cost wise. I got a nice black and white checked bra on the clearance rack for a good price. It’s so comfortable, and my favorite of the bunch. Then, I got a good every day nude bra and a sports bra. My trip to Herbergers ended up with me getting a strapless bra, something I haven’t been able to wear since I was a teen. It actually stays up and is comfortable. I didn’t even know that was possible.
This will likely be my final blog on the subject and I wanted to include some takeaways.
First, I am SO GLAD I made the decision to have this surgery. Even with the complications I had, it was worth it. I feel great now both physically and mentally. I even have the drive to start exercising, which is huge. Now I can take care of the rest of me.
The complication I had with the Pulmonary Embolism is not a common thing. If you are reading this and my experience scared you, please don’t let that affect your decision. If you don’t have any reason to suspect a blood clotting issue, it is highly unlikely that you will have the same issue. We are still in the process of discovering why I might have had that complication. I am suspect that I may have an underlying condition that predisposed me to it with the surgery. So please, don’t let this scare you.
I waited until I was in the right place in my life to have the surgery done. The major factor in this was the ability to breastfeed. It was very important to me, and so I didn’t even consider the surgery an option until my youngest weaned. And even then, I waited a few months. Without the support of my husband, I never would have been able to handle the recovery, especially with my complications. You have to weigh what’s important to you with the physical pain you are in and decide how to move forward. Only you can make the right decision for yourself. I hope this blog helped explain the whole process and make it a little less mysterious. That’s why I wrote it.
I hope this blog helped explain the whole process and make it a little less mysterious. That’s why I wrote it. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to post as a comment here and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
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