Five Weeks Post Op (days 29-35)

Week five was pretty uneventful in the way of physical healing. At this point, I would have to say that I have zero pain/discomfort. I would also say that I am 100% back to my normal routine and activities. Amazingly, I still have some very mild bruising and swelling, but I have no discomfort resulting from it. My breasts are getting softer and starting to settle into their shape. I am amazed at how “natural” they look. Not, that I thought they would look as if I had implants, but that it would be obvious that they were surgically formed. However, that is not the case at all! They look very good and I am getting used to seeing myself with smaller breast.

This week also led to a few “revelations”. I didn’t realize how much the tugging, pulling, and rearranging prior to surgery had become habit. I still go through some of the motions and instantly realized they aren’t necessary. For example, my bra always crept up by back and usually sat on  my upper back across my shoulder blades and I was always reaching back to pull it down to a more comfortable position. Every now and then, I will reach back and feel the back of my bra only to realize it is still right where it was when I put it on that morning! I find myself fidgeting with my bra, but it’s not because it is uncomfortable. I really think it is just a habit!! I feel sure that over time I’ll eventually stop as I get used to it.

I also realized how much my large size impacted me on a social basis. This past Sunday I was visiting with friends and family after church. I even had one person, who I hadn’t seen in a long time, come up and give me a hug. It wasn’t until later that afternoon at home that I realized I didn’t have one thought about my breast size while I was visiting! Before my surgery, I was always so self conscious of my breast size. I just knew people were staring and talking about me. I also never wanted anyone to hug me, because I felt my breast were in the way. But Sunday was different. I was able to visit without one thought of my breast size getting in the way. I actually had forgotten that I had surgery. One of the women I was talking with told me, years ago, her daughter-in-law had a reduction. And, I didn’t even think to share with her that I had a reduction also!