9lbs removed, over 4000 grams total.
Well, I guess it’s my turn to share. I am so thankful for all of you, I’ve learned so much and it all helped me prepare beautifully for my surgery.
I am now 6DPO. I believe I’m healing well, I feel pretty good (just the regular soreness and tender to the touch. Also swollen AF.)
Pre op size: possibly 36/38 K or L. Hadn’t purchased a new bra in over 3-5 years maybe? 🤔
Post op size: no clue. Surgeon mentioned getting me to a DDD. I wanted a D. Main goal: As small as possible with no FNG. I’ll measure once things are more settled and hopefully post again for the massive mammary gland mamis!
Feeling: some days i’m up, some days i’m down. The whole thing feels surreal, especially days 2-3. I felt like I was in a dream? Lol. Today I tried on a few accessible tops in my closet. Just grabbed whatever previously didn’t fit and tried it on. All of the tops fit or were too loose. It made me smile like the Cheshire cat. I go between thinking I’m too big, too small and asymmetrical. I also just finished reading the pathology notes, my right side (the larger side) had more removed. So possibly more swollen due to this?
I’m happy that I did this for myself. I never thought I would, as this is something I’ve been wanting for 15 years. I also had to wait until I was in the right frame of mind and space. I suffer from depression and anxiety and you need to kinda deal with your shit before surgery (could not have done this any earlier due to my mental health tbh).
If I had any advice, it would be to thoroughly do your research, advocate for your needs, be realistic with your boob size/shape/density (this impacts results) and just fucking do it.
Before and after pics: I think I was 3DPO in the afters (first time I showered - terrifying but not that bad).
Edit: 7DPO - swelling in the right has gone down significantly and matches the left. I am so happy, trust the process.
Also my surgeon was Dr. Karan Mehta in NYC if anyone is interested. Great team, focused on results and aesthetics. My insurance approval was also quick through UnitedHealth Care.