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20 Days Until My Surgery! - Brookline, MA

UPDATED FROM 2BsOrNot2Bs
2 months post

Same Underwear!

2BsOrNot2BsDecember 4, 2013
WORTH IT
So I just noticed that I am wearing the same underwear in my 6- and 8-weeks post op photos - I assure you this is a coincidence and I do have multiple pairs of underwear - Haha!

2BsOrNot2Bs's provider

Terri D. Silver, MD

Terri D. Silver, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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peediewife
December 4, 2013
You look absolutely beautiful, you now have the right boobs for your frame, perfect!
2BsOrNot2Bs
December 4, 2013
thank you so much!
ty5740
December 5, 2013
Perfect size and shape! Sorry pains have cropped up again - any chance connected to the running? Happy for your great result.
2BsOrNot2Bs
December 5, 2013
This is definitely possible.. maybe i need to switch back to fast walking for a bit..thanks for thinking of this!
Aa1992
December 5, 2013
Wonderful results! How long did it take you to get around? Like peeing and microwaving food. I live alone and do you think I will be able to live through it. I'm definitely going to prepare food and microwave it for a week till I'm fine. where you able to walk around your house the first week? I'm asking all these because you took the train after 6 days :)
2BsOrNot2Bs
December 5, 2013
It really didn't take me much time at all to be able to get around my house, maybe a day or so...as long as I didn't have to accomplish anything major...taking the train after 6 days was very tiring..i would basically take one little excursion per day after the first few days and then go back to bed for the rest of the day. If you have food prepared ahead of time that should help a lot. Just don't overdo it.. The anesthesia was really what wore me out - it made me feel really tired and nauseous for about a week... I underestimated how much that would affect me. For me it wasn't breast pain that laid me up, it was the after effects of being knocked out. Best of luck to you and keep us updated on your progress! Remember to be easy on yourself during recovery (I am also reminding myself of this :) ) xo
MandoLynn
December 8, 2013
You look so good. I have been considering this for at least five years. First I thought I would try to shrink them by just loosing weight. Well I tend to lose weight in lots of other places before the boobs but when I finally lost 18lbs, I did drop down to a large C cup but I ended up gaining the weight back over a year and now I am up to a 34DD. I am thinking that getting a reduction would be the best way to get them down to a large B and then I wouldn't have to worry about losing so much more in order for the lose to show up in the boobs. I love in MA and I am just starting to look at the Drs. available in the area. I was wondering if you had considered any other surgeons and why you decided to go with Dr. Halperin? Also, what insurance do you have and did it take a lot to get them to cover the surgery. I have been going to a chiropractor for a while and I have been having to treat the rash under the boobs when I exercise, especially in the summer. I used to bike a lot and pretty much gave it up because of how annoyed I am with my size and how they get so irritated when I sweat. You look great and I love the size you ended up at and how "stable" they look, not all floppy if you know what I mean.
2BsOrNot2Bs
December 9, 2013
hi! i also tried losing weight - unfortunately even when i got down to like 115 (which is not really sustainable for me) my breasts did not shrink much at all...I am so happy i had the reduction. I felt really comfortable with dr halperin and she had great credentials - also her office staff was wonderful to me and made me feel really comfortable. and her office is close to my house which was really convenient. i have BCBS and they just approved it...i had also seen a chiropractor for years so i am sure that will help.. thank you for your comments! i have to say i am very happy i did this - the only regret is waiting as long as i did...and i highly recommend dr halperin - i have nothing at all bad to say about her, her work or the practice! good luck and keep us posted!
MandoLynn
February 2, 2014
Hi, I had my consult with Dr. Halperin. She is so nice but she was running behind and I felt a bit rushed and didn't ask all the questions I wanted to. I told the girl at the front desk when I was leaving. The next morning Dr.Halperin called me and said I could email all my questions to her and she will answer them. I thought that was fantastic, wasn't expecting that at all. So how are you doing with the healing at this point? Are you still happy with the results? I was also wondering if BCBS paid your claim yet? I saw that you had 250grams removed but they told me that it had to be 350grams and that pre-approval means they will only pay if that requirement is met. This makes me so nervous because Dr. Halperin thinks she can take out that much but can't guarantee it. If your claim has been paid by them then I won't be nervous at all. P.S Are you planning on posting anymore "after" photos? I'd love to see how you are doing.
2BsOrNot2Bs
March 19, 2014
Hi! Wondering if you claim was paid - mine was....Hope all is well!
MandoLynn
March 19, 2014
Oh that eases my mind a lot. Dr. Halperin did say that she can not recall insurance not paying after they have pre-approved but there is always the chance that they can start being really strict with the requirements. I'm hoping that doesn't start with me. My surgery is this Friday! So you have got to be about 6 months out. Are you still a B cup and how are you feeling about your results?
2BsOrNot2Bs
March 19, 2014
I'm glad! It sounds like you won't have any problems...good luck Friday! You must be so excited. I am a full B/small C in some bras and still sooo happy with the results. Definitely take before pictures - I can't believe when I go back and look at mine what i used to look like... it is amazing to me that i lived like that for so long..I could not be happier with my surgery. Please keep us updated and I will be thinking of you on Friday! xo
vmariee7
March 18, 2014
I'm so glad someone referred me to your post. I am 11 days post op right now and I am feeling extremely down with how my breasts are looking, but seeing your photos makes me feel comfortable with the process. I was aware of the stages, but I guess looking down it's more of a "how is this going to smooth out" thoughts going on. You look amazing!! I can't wait to work out either, have you started?? How was it when you did?
2BsOrNot2Bs
March 19, 2014
I have to say i think you look AMAZING! Go back and look at my pics from post-surgery - I was a bruised and puckered mess. I can't believe how things have smoothed out. At this point (4 and a half months post) I am basically monitoring how the scars are fading. I think when you live with breasts you hate for so long it's hard to even accept it once they are 'fixed'. I still have this weird paranoia that they are growing back, even though Dr. H says this will not happen unless I gain weight. I'm so glad I took the before pictures i did - it's helpful to compare what I used to look like with what I look like now. You look really terrific! I started working out again about 6 weeks after my surgery. I had to scale back on running because I was having pains. But at this point I feel like I can do most anything. I'm excited for the summer and to be able to wear dresses and bathing suits without a giant bra or underwire! I will post some news pics this week so you can see scars at 4+ months. so far so good. So hang in there - with the results you have right now it's just going to keep getting better! xo
vmariee7
March 19, 2014
Ahh yay. So refreshing to hear, thank you so much!! :)
UPDATED FROM 2BsOrNot2Bs
2 months post

Two Months Out - Some New Pain

2BsOrNot2BsDecember 4, 2013
hi! So i am two months post surgery..still healing well but i started having some pain the last few days - it felt like a burning sensation with some shooting pains but mostly burning. Not sure if it is related to PMS, nerve sensations or just healing. It is completely tolerable, but just something new.
I will add some new photos too.. I have been doing the scar cream rubs as much as i can - my scars look pretty angry in these photos.. hopefully they will calm down a little.
I'm also back to exercising as my back feels a lot better. I got a bunch of new sports and regular bras.. im a 34B at this point which is exactly what i wanted. i even bought a bra that was a 'medium' - who ever knew that they made bras in S, M, and L? I have had a little discomfort while running - sometimes i hold myself down while i run because it hurts a little - but nothing major.
OK - going to check in on some of the other ladies here!

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lalaa82
June 16, 2018
I like your results and I’m surprised that it was so cheap. Will contact her tomorrow, Thanks so much for sharing your experience
UPDATED FROM 2BsOrNot2Bs
1 month post

Reviewing Old Photos

2BsOrNot2BsNovember 20, 2013
I just looked through all my 'Before' pictures and I can't believe I walked around with those boobs since I was 15 years old! Geez. My one regret about this is not having done it sooner.

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d_Shell
November 21, 2013
Seriously! I look at my before pics like o_O and everyone was cool with that?? lol best decision ever. I really need to go for my checkup...
2BsOrNot2Bs
November 21, 2013
i know - i can't believe I dealt with that for so many years! And good thinking about the checkup. Even if you are feeling fine, it's prob a good idea to go.. although that is coming from me and I go to the doctor everytime the littlest thing is wrong ;) better safe than sorry! xo
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