BR Long Overdue - East Yorkshire, GB
2wk po update
No leaking from wounds & bruising going as expected. So pleased with the result & as things settle hoping it gets even better.
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Am 49, married for nearly 31 yrs with 2 grown up...
Decided to take the plunge due to some weight loss, major back pain, along with all the discomfort that big boobs brings - sure all of u know abt that!
Op went great, according to Consultant & others involved. Took just over 1kg from each so a big job.
Felt absolutely euphoric in hospital when saw them- even shed a few tears- such a weight (literally) removed from my body/mind. Really pleased with Consultant - Mr Alastair Platt- before and post op. Very attentive & listened to me, discussed size etc and checked on me himself quite a few times before went home from hospital.
However, at the mo, NOT impressed with service from Breast Specialist Nurse, despite telling me post op would make sure saw me or at least spoke to me before leaving hospital not a sign of her & no other Specialist nurses in! Thank god for 2 angels on the ward- Lisa & Jo- who were above fantastic! Have 1 wk review with Breast Nurse tom, so interested in what she will have to say.
Have & am struggling yesterday & today with emotions, feel like have hit a brick walk & no energy - making myself post this to get some advice as only have hubby to talk to abt this (haven't told anyone else). He's been super supportive though.
Any advice/comments from any of u after reading this & looking at photos would be good x Can't add photos at mo, will try later x
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Welcome to the community and thank you for sharing with us. I can tell you that you will be pretty tired and wiped out for the first 4-6 weeks. Not that you feel bad, but you will be zapped from energy. This is a part of the recovery process and normal. Just try to get out and get some sunshine and take it easy for a while. Your body has just been through a major surgery and needs recovery time. Go easy on yourself and baby yourself for a while.
Thank you for joining us.
Hope tomorrow goes ok it wasn't as bad as I thought bandages on and smaller dressing put back on ;)
Posting on here helps a lot, being able to be in touch with people going through the same thing is making a massive difference. Glad your dressing change went ok & hope you have a good nights sleep tonight
Yes it's worth it just think what an amazing summer we will have next year ;)

Have a good weekend
I'll get some cream and give it a go thank you
Are you hoovering yet as hubby has been but it's driving me crazy and mine is a milie one so not upright as not sure if I'll be ok doing it yet X
Thank you have a lovely weekend
Thank you 2 more weeks no hoovering lol ;) xx