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This is my second time around - Breast Reduction - Atlanta, GA
UPDATED FROM butterfly 3
1 month post
Five weeks post...
butterfly 3January 21, 2014
$7,895
What a difference two weeks make...I am healing well...scars are minimal...the inverted nipple has resolved...yaaay...thebreast are evening out but the swelling is still there...he said because of the lipo the swelling will stay much longer...closer to six months before final bra size and shape...after that he will do whatever needs to done to make me happy...I liked hearing that..I like a
doctor that stands behind his work...I finally got some answers re/ to how much...so here goes...right breast 538gm...left 548gm...Lipo 250ml each and he
did a superior pedicule approach lejour technique...he stated to avoid bottoming out....
I started walking the neighborhood and it feels real good...I'm going back to gym tomorrow and I return to work on Monday the 27th...I'm sleeping comfortable on my side...full range of motion with my arms and alternating between bio oil and Vit E oil palmers for scar treatment...
I have a regular fashion show at the house because everything fits so nice...I'm a bit of a shopaholic haha..so don't have to buy anything but underwire bras when the time comes....life is just great right now...feeling so happy about the surgery...
doctor that stands behind his work...I finally got some answers re/ to how much...so here goes...right breast 538gm...left 548gm...Lipo 250ml each and he
did a superior pedicule approach lejour technique...he stated to avoid bottoming out....
I started walking the neighborhood and it feels real good...I'm going back to gym tomorrow and I return to work on Monday the 27th...I'm sleeping comfortable on my side...full range of motion with my arms and alternating between bio oil and Vit E oil palmers for scar treatment...
I have a regular fashion show at the house because everything fits so nice...I'm a bit of a shopaholic haha..so don't have to buy anything but underwire bras when the time comes....life is just great right now...feeling so happy about the surgery...
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UPDATED FROM butterfly 3
20 days post
three weeks post..
butterfly 3January 7, 2014
I can't believe it's been three weeks already...the next time I will see my p.s. will be the 21st...I must say I feel really good...I think I am about 80% back to normal...my breasts really have not change much between weeks two and three...still pretty swollen...nipple coming out slowly...symmetry not as bad as week one but still there...I know I'm swollen but breast looks still big to me...the smaller breast is more what I want so maybe I will get my wish...the zingers is on a rampage...I massage my breast which helps with those...still sleeping on my back cause side hurts...seems like I'm tearing my stitches when I try...my appetite is back...bowels are finally working normal....I'm driving even though long driving leaves me sore and uncomfortable...
As far as my incisions they seem to be ok...I've decided to not use the tape around the nipples...the black adhesive from surgery is still there...so I'm going to let them air for a while...I go back to work in three weeks...I turn forty this week...so happy I did this for my self...
As far as my incisions they seem to be ok...I've decided to not use the tape around the nipples...the black adhesive from surgery is still there...so I'm going to let them air for a while...I go back to work in three weeks...I turn forty this week...so happy I did this for my self...
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January 8, 2014
You are looking great :-)
January 8, 2014
Thank you...I'm still concerned with the nipple but I figured only time will tell...
January 9, 2014
Hey girl, you look wonderful. I'm sure you have swelling still but wow, you look even to me! You look great. Are you feeling ok? My zingers have stopped, I'm 7 weeks post op now ( hard to believe) I am feeling much better, and my energy is returning. Still can't sleep on my side though, but soon I hope!! Happy Birthday to you!
January 9, 2014
Thank you...still waiting for the nipple to completely resurface...the asymmetry is definitely improving...and those zingers..oh boy...massaging the breast when they start helps...glad everything is getting back to normal for you...
January 9, 2014
You do look great. We were the same size pre surgery and had ou rsurgeries around the same time. How much did you have removed
January 9, 2014
Thanks...I asked the surgeon at my last appointment..he said he will tell me at my next....all I know is he did Lipo and tissue removal...I do still feel big tho but I am super swollen still so will be patient...they do look smaller in clothes...that is where I can tell the most...how are you feeling in this third week?
January 9, 2014
This week.... I'm feeling emotional and huge. I even had a mini breakdown with my PS on the phone yesterday. She assured me it's swelling and I will be a large c maybe a d. I fit a 38dd at vs 2 weeks post op. I had over 900 removed from each. How are you feeling?
January 9, 2014
Anddddd on top of that my right left breast is now bigger than the right. The dr said it's not infected or anything, it could be that I layed on it or somehow irritated it. But it just happened Monday. I think i am more swollen this week because I went back to work on Monday. I know we have to be patient, but I can't phantom having these them remain this size after such and intense procedure.
January 9, 2014
My p.s assured me that there is still a lot of swelling and same for me..somehow this week I feel huge...each day my emotions are different...I'm trying to keep positive and not too stress over what I can't change...my scars are neat and clean...no openings...soreness only when I try to do too much...I kinda want to get to where I just really love them...
January 9, 2014
VS is probably not the best spot to bra shop...the shape of our breast is round and most of those bras will fit a more narrow breast...I tried on a simple bra at Wal-Mart and I fit in a 36D..38C...but I'm sure vs would probably fit Me in a DD as well...so I'm staying away from there for now...I hope the next week will bring cheers...you going back to work def. Will impact the swelling issue...
January 10, 2014
I get you totally as far as getting to a point where you love them. You are having a great recovery, I have a couple small openings, but they are closing pretty quickly. I think we are having the week 3 blues... But we'll make it thru.
January 10, 2014
I agree. I'll try for bras later. I'm looking forward to lots of changes this week, hopefully during the weekend when I'm off my boobies will get to regroup. I hope you have a great week too. I'll check in on you. :)
January 9, 2014
You look good
January 9, 2014
You're looking great! :) Keep positive!!!
UPDATED FROM butterfly 3
14 days post
Two weeks post
butterfly 3January 2, 2014
Each day has been different for me with this recovery...sometimes I feel weak...low grade fever and emotional...I realized I was not moving enough...and also obsessing about my boobs...I had to snap out of that...
Now it looks as if the swelling is going down..the shape is getting better...even the
nipple is starting to poke out...I can now
imagine what another two weeks will bring.
I tried on a few dresses bra-less...felt
amazing...for moisture and scar
treatment..I'm using the palmers scar treatment oil...and also still taping with
brown tape...changed the tape today and
everything is looking good with the
healing...just continuing to have positive
thoughts and hope all will work out for the
best.
Now it looks as if the swelling is going down..the shape is getting better...even the
nipple is starting to poke out...I can now
imagine what another two weeks will bring.
I tried on a few dresses bra-less...felt
amazing...for moisture and scar
treatment..I'm using the palmers scar treatment oil...and also still taping with
brown tape...changed the tape today and
everything is looking good with the
healing...just continuing to have positive
thoughts and hope all will work out for the
best.
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January 2, 2014
sounds like everything is as it should be, happy for you
January 2, 2014
glad to see your update. You are coming along great, it really is a journey...all these stages of recovery and healing. Sometimes I feel frustrated with people who think you should be "over it" by now. I'm very grateful for the support we have from each other. I would really feel alone if it were not for all you girls. Happy New Year...hugs
January 3, 2014
What I see with this recovery is it's individualize...each person has a unique experience...recovery takes
time...some longer than others....
my dear If it takes three months for you to feel completely back to normal then that is the time needed....thanks for
supporting me...I have a ways to go before I will feel normal again...
January 3, 2014
they really ARE looking awesome! you have such a cute figure and just a teensy bit too blessed in the boob area....i have the opposite issue and will need implants :-/ - seriously looking good!
January 4, 2014
I think you look good
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