Hi there. I finally had my reduction one week ago today and although I don't regret my decision even the tiniest bit, I'm really struggling, mostly mentally. I'm so lethargic. I was expecting to be almost completely fine by now - all of the experiences I read said that recovery was so fast and easy, that people were running errands and going out to dinner by now. But while I'm not in a lot of pain anymore, I don't feel even close to recovered. I'm really weak and I can't walk at a normal speed. I'm also so tired all the time, and mentally I'm just so down. My surgeon told me to shower after 3 days and I'm happy with the shape of them so far. But the incisions are really freaking me out. He didn't use scar tape and instead told me to wash them gently every day and to change the gauze while I do this. Be warned the next part is gross - I have a little bit of blood and quite a bit of pus coming from parts of the wound, which my surgeon and my mom keep assuring me is normal and will go away soon. My sister also got this surgery from the same doctor (with great results) and said it's normal too. But I can't help but hate it. As of yesterday, parts of the incisions on the sides are looking better, but the ones underneath my breast look the same to me and are still in some pain. I feel like everyone else's experience is different than mine and that they all look/feel better by now. It's also hard to put my bra on by myself, and I have to go home tomorrow after spending a week with my mom helping me.I don't know why I feel so down. I don't regret getting the surgery, and the surgeon is telling me the things I'm concerned about are okay. I know everything will get easier soon but it doesn't feel like it to me and I don't want to keep bothering people I know about it. I keep crying in secret because I thought I'd handle this so much better than I am. I don't really know why I'm even writing this. I guess I just need to hear some support.