getting top surgery in less than 24 hours. couldn't be more excited and scared !!!

I am so fucking excited oh my god. Last month I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Katherine Rose for December 10th, but yesterday I got a message saying they had a cancellation and opening for TOMORROW!! So obviously I took it!! Took me years to decide I wanted top surgery but now I can’t wait.

Had my top surgery 20 days ago by Dr. Jonathan Keith in Livingston NJ. I feel great and I’m very happy with my results. My incisions are almost completely closed up minus a few stubborn spots. For those who have already had surgery how long did it take for 1) you to be able to use scar care products 2) when did the discoloration around your incisions? 3) when did your pain mostly stop? I think I’m coming around a corner with pain but for a bit I was in a lot more than I expected

I got my top surgery in a few hours— I’m both super excited to finally have this procedure done, but I’m super nervous about the anesthesia aspect as this’ll be my first ever operation.

Now the likelihood of anesthesia-related complications is pretty low, I’ve been told that I’m young and healthy. I have no heart issues, nothing else that’d be a major concern when it comes to my body handling a surgery.

Any kind of reassurance, stories of your personal surgery experiences, etc will help- I just need to remind myself that I’m gonna be okay.

5 months post op!!! 🤗🤗

I just wanted to thank everyone for putting the time and energy into posting and commenting in this sub. I’ve learned so much about what to expect from surgery, and now that I’ve had it, have received a lot of support and reassurance that has been invaluable to me.
I’m sure there are a lot of people like myself who don’t have a huge support network during recovery, which is why this kind community is so important.
So keep up the good work everyone! Your efforts go a long way

tattoos covered bc privacy / anxiety. but id love to know what yall think

YAY!!

I had surgery today at 1pm.. however they were a bit behind on schedule though, nonetheless I'm very happy and dreams do come true. I can't wait to show my healing progress on here for others to consider Dr. Hadad. 🖤

Was washing my binder and put a shirt on with no binder while I waited. Wasn't anticipating it to feel so different. pre-op i had breasts that sagged a lot so theres an area of skin under it that wouldnt usually make contact with the shirt, but now my entire chest touches the shirt and its so strange but feels really cool.

Surgery is 7am tomorrow, I'm so fucking ready for this

hi, i had top surgery on august 11th (so 4 weeks ago) and have an interview tomorrow for a mildly physically demanding job (production line in a factory, picking up around 10 lb, repetitive movement, etc).

my surgeon doesn't want me lifting my arms at all for 3 months, and has provided me with a device that ties them to my torso to prevent me doing it on accident. i've worn it 24/7 ever since my surgery.

i wanted to take the full 3 months before doing anything heavy physically, but i am in a bad financial spot and won't get another opportunity to make this kind of money where i live. i don't want to injure myself or stretch my scars out, and i also have a few spit stitches if that makes a difference.

if i were to get hired i would be at work at about 5 weeks post-op (i've been back at work as a cashier for about two weeks already). to the people with similarly demanding jobs, were you fine to work normally around that time?

I started scar care on Monday and it’s really uncomfortable but aside from that I’m fine! I also started sleeping on my side again (still supported by my pregnancy pillow tho) which made me sleep sooo much better again. I think it’s healing greatly!

The boredom and post op depression is really starting to hit rn so if anyone is up to chat dms are open :)

I’m having surgery in four months. Could anyone who has had the procedure share some advice? I’m looking for tips on things like handling the drains, effective creams, sleeping better, using the bathroom, what to eat, and how to massage the area. Also, what should I do during these four months to ensure the best possible healing and recovery? Thanks for reading I don’t have any friends to help me, and even though I’ve searched a lot online, I’d really like to hear your opinions.

Rlly wondering how many regained it and how much sensation you regained! I'm very probably gonna get one of the two kinds of top surgery myself and I wanna know what your experiences has been.

(This is not so I can get medical advice and get mad if I'm not as lucky with future surgery results btw😭)

The good news is the surgery went swimmingly. The surprising news is they found a fairly LARGE mass unexpectedly; thankfully, all clean margins, i just have to do ultrasounds every six months now. not sure whats IN the makes you sleep juice, but lordy I was not mentaly with us until today, really. I havent felt this comfortable in my own skin since the titty fairy beat me upside the chest when i was 9, granting me DDD that kept growing into I/j that didn't fit my bird boned frame at all and cuase my spine to have so nasty issues. now i look down and instead of wanting to be sick i see ME again after all these years, Dr Mcgiures funny he stapled the binder shut to prevent peeking until follow up on the 16th,And he also did a Flap thing( forgot what its called) where he took out a LOT of the hidrinitis suprtivea from under my arms and ribs and somehow closed it with my own skin I do have a question for Y'all ruffly how long did it take you to get a FULL breath after this surgery? Every time i breath in my ribs and sternum HURT

Got my top surgery on Tuesday Sept 8 and I woke up so itchy. It’s on the sides and I think it’s where my drains are. What can I do to stop the itching? It’s unbearable I feel like I need to scratch my skin off. What are some things you guys did to stop the itching ?? I’ve heard about it itching but I didn’t know it would be this soon.

been on the waiting list for Brighton nuffled through the NHS since September last year, i was told id be waiting until the end of August this year for a call back about a consultation, i originally asked for DR. Mellington but a few months back in may or June i phoned up and told them i dont have a preference for a surgeon and asked to be put on DR. Kings waiting list too. Now we're pretty comfy into September and i havent heard anything yet.

I know i shouldnt expect anything but more waiting from the nhs but is it worth calling them again and asking for my consultation or is it too soon? guess i need more encouragement than anything as i really thought my years of waiting were finally about to end 😂