About 3.5 mpo experiencing some sadness about how big and wide I still am post surgery. I was 32M (or 32J UK) and just got measured today at 34DDD (or 34E UK). ~1770g/4lb removed. No FNG, but my nipples have no sensation. They still react to touch and the cold, but they are completely numb. Still holding out that sensation will return 🤞
Ok so for my frustrations -
I paid out of pocket $12k in Seattle. My surgeon has been great and I’m generally pleased with my results, more specifically my recovery. I am so sad I am not smaller and that I can’t buy “off the rack” (lol) bras and that I still have to wear a high impact bra to the gym. My surgeon did warn me that id “never be tiny” based on my nipples/pedicles/anatomy, but he said he could aim for a D cup. I am slightly overweight and do plan on losing about 15 pounds in the next 12-18 months. I expressed that I do not lose weight from my chest.
I have dog ears on both sides, which the surgeon will revise, but oh my god, I’ve never felt so wide in my life. I can’t wear anything other than sports bras and frumpy bras that I just measured for today. Even then, I look the same in my clothes for the most part. In fact, several friends said that I look pretty much the same as I did before 😥 Was truly hoping that a lot of my problems were just swelling but at 3-4 mpo I’m just feeling sad. I’m much bigger now than 1mpo.
How can I ask for better results?? Side lipo? Revision? Just wait it out? Not sure if he made me this size for aesthetics or if it really was as small as he could go. Will losing weight solve any problems? I cry whenever I have to ask the hard questions so would an email be better ahead of my next appointment in a couple weeks?
TLDR: feeling too wide, too big, and generally sad. I need advice on how to talk to my surgeon about revision options.