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OMG Am I Really Going to Finally Do This??? -

UPDATED FROM almosttime
1 month post

Has it really been 2 months

almosttime
WORTH IT$6,100
Saying hello and saying I am doing great! I can't believe I ever existed without my current breasts. They feel normal and look so natural. I am so very very happy. Right now I have no issues that I can mention. Everything has dropped into place, I never had any need for a strap. The scars are a little pink, but unless I plan to pole dance on a stage (LOL) no one can possibly see them. I have zero pain, and ZERO regrets.

So many people have said to me, you look great for some reason. They dont realize the change, but know something is different. Oh course it is winter and IM covered up. It is hard to process that I have on a sports bra and a shirt and have a great shape... no need for padded bras, but do enjoy the option if I want it. Yes clothes look better and seem to fit better. My friends who do know I had surgery agree the result is awesome... I am waiting to get my before and after pics and will post when I get them. But to anyone out there saying should I do this. My answer yes.... do it. For the first time in my life I have gone without a bra, taken off a shirt and put on a bathing suit and felt normal.... and loved what I saw.....

YOU deserve it.... do it.

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Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD, FACS

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 31, 2014
Yay glad to hear everything is going so well for you lovely :) cant wait to see your before and afters, would love to see the progress
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February 2, 2014
Yay so glad u r doing great and r happy!!
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February 2, 2014
April 8th is my big day thank u for your review I was feeling the same way!! And you look fab! My ps told me 350cc because my small frame but I wanted 375cc and reading this am going to make sure I get what my heart wants
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March 10, 2014
Thanks for posting your story. you do look great. It makes me feel better about getting it done myself. Would love to see your docs before and after pics
UPDATED FROM almosttime
17 days post

2 weeks post

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2 week check today and everything seems to be going exactly as planned. Zero complications, dropping is as expected, some steri strips still there, told not to worry or pull they will fall off in shower. Massage is 4 times a day about 15 seconds per time... and the 4 times per day pressure at the top type massage.

Cant begin to say how much I Love my result. Pic is with a normal bra, no padding I had hoped to look like I did with two padded bras on prior to my surgery. My result is with 375 and I am so very happy. Much better look than with sizers and much better than I expected. The round full appearance is something Ive never experienced. The feel is getting softer and although I cant explain a normal breast tissue feel this does not feel abnormal to me??

I love these tops with the x cross...esp. for those of us ion the cold right now!!
.. JC Penny.

I am amazed that at 2 weeks, I feel great and wish I had done this so long ago, worth every penny I invested. No depressed days as some spoke of. Still need to watch for reaching and lifting...

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December 22, 2013
Glad you're happy and doing well!!!!
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December 24, 2013
You look great:) I'm soooooooooo ready. Happy Healing and Happy Holidays:)
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December 30, 2013
Glad you are doing well and happy with results. Interesting I too was afraid of the possibility of not waking up from the anesthesia and when you do thank God we did. Best of wishes
UPDATED FROM almosttime
10 days post

Shopping

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So shopped today and loved it... Got some nice new tops and just two non under wire bras. I want to wait and buy some nice ones after this dropping/healing is set. Can not believe they are a D. Scared me when the PS said D during selection process, but looks good, does not seem too big and tops like nice... (and for that reason I spent way too much :)

So this is Day 11 post op. and no pain, other than a slight discomfort if something rubs incisions, swelling going down, slept in my bed now and can sleep on my side or back, but did put a small pillow for support when on my side. Under breast softer feel and I can for sure see them dropping lower into proper place. Numbness almost gone as well. CAN NOT believe this was this easy and I was so frightened. Of course I also had an awesome doctor! I am decorating for XMAS, not lifting things, but feeling fine... so if you are reading this and worried don't make your self crazy like I did. I also do not really have anyone other than a teenager helping me... You CAN do this and it is so worth it.

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December 15, 2013
Yay for speedy healing and spending way too much! Love your red bra! Enjoy your holidays and happy healing girlie! (love your no stress words of advice)
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December 15, 2013
What a great update! Glad things are still going great! :)
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December 18, 2013
You look great!! You bought some bras?! Nice!! and exciting. I am still in my compression bra. UGH today my stitches are bothering me soemthing awful. THey must know we have a follow up today. They need to get taken out bc they actually are causing me some serious discomfort.. :(
December 18, 2013
Im 2 weeks today and stitches out, but steri strips still on and making me crazy as well... sometimes itching others a little sore. Just bought 2 bras, well 3; the red in my pics in error prior to surgery LOL thought it looked huge and was going to return fits perfect, and two (by one get one :) ) without under wire because I had a holiday event and the sports bra was just too high to wear. Actually felt great to get it off for a few hours. Seeing PS tomorrow for drop check LOL... Im going to ask about taking this off and when etc...
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December 18, 2013
HAha 'drop check'!
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December 19, 2013
I get the bandages off Fri 11am, before drive home...but the strips stay on...Also the first day I'm allowed to take the bra off! scary and exciting!