Breast reduction

[MrsGolightly]

I've got an appt with a surgeon tomorrow to discuss a breast reduction. Can anyone advise on recovery times (appreciate everyone is different but i'm f/lance so a steer would be most helpful) - am I looking at a week or two?
Thanks in advance

You've generally recovered after about a week, but the areas still feel sore and tight for a bit longer than that. Make sure you get a good, supportive bra to begin with.

No heavy lifting or stretching for a while.

Get some vitamin C and Zinc to aid wound healing. Also, lots of protein.

If you have quite a bit of tissue removed, prepare to feel all 'light' up top. It feels very strange

Thanks Hiddenhome I'm all booked in and really quite excited. Going from a 30G to a C/D... can't wait to be honest. I've got 9 days off work so with a bit of luck i'll be feeling much better in that time.

That's great. I'm so envious because I had mine reduced at 22, but they've grown back! I think it was due to breastfeeding ds2

Anyway, you'll be fine, it's a great feeling, and you can shop for nice clothes that actually fit afterwards

I'm so embarrassed about my 34GG breasts. So uncomfortable. Rashes underneath breasts, indentations on shoulders. I hate shopping for clothes it's a nightmare I'm size 12 trousers & size 18 top. I'm 62 this year, still working, not overweight & in good health. Should I go ahead with surgery?

Yes, I can totally recommend the surgery. If I could afford it, I'd have it done again like a shot.

The worst part was having the drains removed. The rest of it was a doddle.

Hi ushiemama - you may be a candidate for an NHS op - I wasn't as I don't have indentation or rashes, from memory I recall that my GP said the PCT's now have criteria for the NHS to carry out the surgery which include both of those things and neck/back pain etc. My MIL had the surgery when she was about 55 and says it's the best thing she ever did.