6 Weeks and Some Change After Surgery

It seems like 6 weeks has come and gone since I was having my breast lift and reduction and honestly, there are some days I totally forget it even happened. I will say that I haven't been so happy with my chest size since middle school, and not only does every shirt I own (all button ups) fit perfectly, I'm discovering I'm a much smaller person than I thought. I love that cute bras fit me now, and that I can actually fit in them without completely spilling over the cup! I love how my shoulders and back feel, relieved of their duty ;)

 Don't get me wrong, it's not like I took a lot off to begin with, I just went down a full cup size, and still rock a full C, but it's just such a nice and comfortable state I'm in now. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had a do-over.

Now that I'm 6 weeks out and have had a full recovery with positive results, I'm allowed to be active again and workout as if normal. So running and workout videos are in full swing again. I'm starting to make my way back slowly to a gym but it is really difficult with the hubby deployed and Christian screaming the whole time he can see me at a Momma workout room the Air Force provided. Seriously, first time we went, he screamed and cried for a total of 30 minutes all because he could see me but just couldn't get to me…so at home will have to do till I get him completely comfortable at the gym.

Now that my incisions have completely healed it's time to focus on the scarring. I was told my doc at 4 weeks not to put any scar cream or gels on just yet and let the incisions completely heal, so I waited. I ordered this stuff called Derma Gel so hopefully I will be able to see enough of a result in a few weeks for me to tell you if the stuff works or not. I'm just looking forward to a year out to see the results really, because the scars at that point should be almost completely gone. With the gel I'll rubbing it one about 3 times a day and when I do I also make a point to massage the incisions, which can be a little painful, but pressure is supposed to help break down scar tissue and flatten out any lines. We shall see.

I have also noticed that the shape of my breasts are becoming more natural, a perfect teardrop as they should be. Immediately after surgery and for a few weeks, the breasts will lay high and almost a boxy shape, but with time they will go to a natural look. I am truly amazed by how great I feel wearing a bra now and how my confidence has risen. No more two-sportsbras-when-working-out-problem here :)

In all I would say my experience with my surgery has been wonderful and I feel that I was a simple case in comparison to those that have to experience the drains and long recovers due to the their size to begin with. Every person is different in terms of scarring and recovery time.

Anyone had the surgery or considering getting it done? Anyone with suggestions on the best scar gels/creams available?

Have a Happy Weekend Y'all! :)