So many things have changed since I had my breast reduction. FaceBook seems to have exploded with groups dedicated to talking about it. Perhaps my radar is just more finely tuned, but it seems like the topic of breast reduction is something that is more-talked-about than it was just years ago. I'm happy that more women are open to talking about it. On the other hand, there seem to be just as many people speaking out against it. They say "breast reduction is like slapping God in the face." Sheesh! I guess getting braces for your teeth is like slapping God in the face too?? What about eye glasses? I have a feeling that the anti-breast-reduction faction is comprised of men who just don't have a clue. Still, I'm careful who I tell about my surgery because I feel like people might judge me wrongly. I'm sure many women feel the same way.
When I started this blog, I was concerned about who might read it. Now, in hindsight, I'm so glad I didn't listen to the negative voices...because it seems like my experience has been helpful to others. My main point in writing today is to say "hey, how can I help you?" What questions do you have? Give me a comment if something has been helpful or if you need clarification. I'll help you or direct you to information if I can!
When I started researching breast reduction surgery, I came across a few helpful blogs. It was good to hear that I wasn't alone in my secret pain...and good to hear all the aspects of surgery that a doctor wouldn't think to tell me. I started writing privately just to sort out my feelings, but I think it's good to have this information out there. I hope it's helpful to someone. You are not alone!
Hey there Mama K!! I have read through your blog and let me tell you, it has helped me quite a bit with all of the information. However I do have some questions of my own...
ReplyDelete1- When did you start feeling "not fragile" if that makes any sense? It's been about 4 days since my surgery and I feel like a weakling lol! I feel very helpless and that if I make the wrong move that something will happen and I will mess up the procedure.
2- When did you get back to your normal activities like work, being in public, and feeling normal per say? I guess with me I am just impatient, and I want to get back to my normal life right away. I am just stressing about getting back to school, walking around and being able to do activities with my sorority, and eventually exercise.
3- When I went to take my first shower I just cried ridiculously. I have read that "your body has been through a trauma-a loss- which I understand. I just feel overwhelmed with the fact that my breasts look so ugly at this point and stress that they will not look normal again.
4- Overall, how would you describe your entire recovery? Like I said, I feel very weak and helpless honestly. If I make the wrong move I'll mess something up or give myself pain somewhere.
5- Any tips you can give me about this whole process would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you!
Sydney
First, I am sorry I didn't see this sooner...I have 4 kids and my inbox has been out of control. It took me about 2 months to really get back on my feet. I don't think I even took a shower until a week after surgery and it FREAKED me out. You're about a month out from your surgery now, so I'm sure you are feeling better and more confident....I hope you are being patient with yourself. Feeling week and helpless can be something you feel often in life regardless of your situation, sometimes it is just best to be still and relax. I hope you will allow yourself to grow at ease within your body and regain your balance soon.
DeleteI completely agree with you, K. There's no doubt that some people tend to have different insights about breast reduction. Plastic surgery, any type of it, somehow projects the idea that people get them for aesthetic purposes only. They fail to realize that there is more to plastic surgery than plain old vanity. It is also for grave comfort, mentally and physically, that people resort to plastic surgery. Thanks for sharing your breast reduction story. All the best to you! :)
ReplyDeleteByron Brewer @ Knight and Sanders - Knight