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So happy - Sacramento, California
UPDATED FROM rooneytune
2 months post
Sept 5th is two months post-op. Healing is...
rooneytuneSeptember 2, 2012
WORTH IT$7,000
Sept 5th is two months post-op. Healing is fantastic but boobs are still swollen and sore. I wear post-op bras 24/7 because I can feel pressure if I don't. A family member who has had two breast surgeries says I will not know my new "normal" for at least six months. Doc says the same. Not as small as I hoped to be, but from what I've researched, good results can be compromised if they take too much out. Meanwhile, I have to say the shape and symmetry are outstanding. PIcs might come later.
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UPDATED FROM rooneytune
12 days post
Hi folks - post-op day 12. Should I be concerned...
rooneytuneJuly 17, 2012
Hi folks - post-op day 12. Should I be concerned that my new breasts, which are wonderful, are still so swollen and sore? My PS is not concerned at all of course. It's like I reached a certain level around day 7 that no longer required Tylenol, but it hasn't changed since then. I also know the Lipo bruising and swelling really takes its time. So......when will I turn that corner, maybe another month? Best to all-!
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July 18, 2012
I don't think the swelling is any cause for concern, unless of course you develop pain, it becomes hard or red, or you start running a fever. It really is still pretty early in your healing. You will have swelling for up to six months, maybe even longer, but over the next couple of weeks you should start to notice that decreasing. Just try to be good to yourself. Give your body plenty of rest, and don't work those arms and chest muscles too much at this point and all should go well.
July 18, 2012
Thanks Iowa for the very sensible reply. I have to remember there is a lot that goes into a reduction, with all that tissue removal and tissue reconnections that must occur. I'll wear my patience hat and not take it off for six months. Thanks again!
UPDATED FROM rooneytune
9 days post
Post-op Day 8: First morning I didn't go for the...
rooneytuneJuly 14, 2012
Post-op Day 8: First morning I didn't go for the Tylenol, yay! Still crazy sore but tolerable. I find light activity helpful. Second post-op tomorrow, gosh I hope he says everything is healing nicely, considering I'm SO tender. The side area that received Lipo is still swollen and sore, but I assume this is normal?
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July 15, 2012
It is normal for the lipo sites to be sore. I actually had that lipo done after my BR as my ins co wouldn't pay for the BR if lipo was done at the same time, and I thought the lipo was much more painful than the BR. I felt like I had been in a brawl. I was bruised and tender for weeks. I can't imagine doing that to my whole body!
July 15, 2012
Iowa - oh my god, you went back IN (were cut again) for the Lipo? Kill me now. I love the results, but last surgery I'll ever do electively!
Thanks for the update, Rooney! Hope the healing continues to go well for you!