I'm 5'7 204lbs, and I'm up to do my breast reduction in 2 wks. I've reschedule twice to lose weight. The first time I did it and gained it back due to a tragedy and the second just didn't lose the weight. I have plans on starting back next month. I know its best if you lose the weight first but I don't want to keep putting it off. How long after surgery can I start working outA
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February 11, 2013
Answer: Return to Exercise after Breast Reduction?
Do occur because of scarring or fat necrosis. It usually isn't a progressive thing and most radiologists can discern between bad calcifications and benign ones. Please realize that you did diminish your risks for breast cancer by diminishing the breast tissue you have so that is a...
Lisa Lynn Sowder, MD (retired) - Account Suspended says:
If you were to come into my office, I would refer you the Weight Loss Clinic at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Your large breasts are a symptom of a much more serious disease and that disease is obesity. My guess is that you have high blood pressure and are at least pre-diabetic...
The primary determinate at your age is if the breasts are still growing. If the size has been stable, you appear to be an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. Good luck, it will be one of the best decisions you can make as it will change your life.