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BoobaliciousNoMore - Houston, TX
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6 weeks update
BoobaliciousNoMoreFebruary 17, 2014
Hello All - I can't believe it's been 6 weeks since my surgery. Time just marches on! I'm doing great and getting better every day. I will see the PS on Wednesday for my 6 week follow up. It will probably take me longer to get undressed than it will for the doc to look at my girls. HAHA I had two little holes that healed up nicely and haven't seen any more but keeping a close watch. The PS recommended Scarguard twice daily but I used that up and switched to Mederma. The Scarguard is like a nail polish and dries quickly but I didn't like having to peel it off. The girls are so dry that I continue to use A & D ointment at night.
My scars are flat and soft but still red. No worries there. I've included a pic of the cleavage area, it still doesn't look great. I have no idea if swelling is still an issue. The way they look naked isn't really a great concern of mine as long as the pain in my shoulders and back are gone.
I did a little bra shopping last week and bought 2 soft cup no wire bras. Not sure I'll ever wear an underwire again. I need a little padding to keep the world from seeing my "head lights". The smaller breast size fits my body type so much better than before which makes me so happy.
Overall, I'm go glad I did this surgery. Anybody on the fence should just go for it!
Until later...
My scars are flat and soft but still red. No worries there. I've included a pic of the cleavage area, it still doesn't look great. I have no idea if swelling is still an issue. The way they look naked isn't really a great concern of mine as long as the pain in my shoulders and back are gone.
I did a little bra shopping last week and bought 2 soft cup no wire bras. Not sure I'll ever wear an underwire again. I need a little padding to keep the world from seeing my "head lights". The smaller breast size fits my body type so much better than before which makes me so happy.
Overall, I'm go glad I did this surgery. Anybody on the fence should just go for it!
Until later...
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February 24, 2015
I have a similar area of puckering in the same place. Mine is way worse than yours actually to the point where it creates almost like a belly button/pocket area. I found your post on a search for others with something similar. I too am not that worried about looks but I'm worried that this will actually collect sweat/dirt/fuzz:( I'd like to know what your PS says.
UPDATED FROM BoobaliciousNoMore
1 month post
Over due update
BoobaliciousNoMoreFebruary 1, 2014
I can't believe it's been 4 weeks since surgery. Where has the time gone? I'm feeling pretty good, still hyper aware of my new boobs. I don't have many zingers ( not sure that's a good thing) but definitely have feeling in the nipples. They aren't even but I don't care how they look anymore. Excited I don't have pain in my shoulders. They itch a lot so I've been using a cream the doc recommended. Last night I took my bra off to begin the twice daily maintenance routine and discovered two small spots along the incision under my right boob. They were a little bloody so I applied antibiotic ointment and a bandage. I won't lie, I'm a bit concerned. Healing had been going so well, thought I was home free. Maybe I scratched to hard?
Anyway...I received a bill from the mammogram and decided to check my insurance website to see if it was filed. Sure enough it wasn't but I was FLOORED to discover the surgical center charged my insurance $72,046.00. Yep, you read that right 72 thousand dollars!! I was there about 6 hours total. Surly something is very wrong. I called the insurance company to make sure I read that right. The lady started laughing and said it was correct. She couldn't see the details as the claim was in process but said it looked like the surgical center doubled billed. WOW!!! Even if they doubled billed that's outrageous! My insurance is covering the ps and surgical center at 100% but they were not expecting this huge amount. The ps only charged $7,500. The ins. rep told me not to worry, they will investigate and have been known to knock the payment down by $70,000. Has anybody else seen ridiculous charges like this?
I'm including a picture from last week.
Until later...
Anyway...I received a bill from the mammogram and decided to check my insurance website to see if it was filed. Sure enough it wasn't but I was FLOORED to discover the surgical center charged my insurance $72,046.00. Yep, you read that right 72 thousand dollars!! I was there about 6 hours total. Surly something is very wrong. I called the insurance company to make sure I read that right. The lady started laughing and said it was correct. She couldn't see the details as the claim was in process but said it looked like the surgical center doubled billed. WOW!!! Even if they doubled billed that's outrageous! My insurance is covering the ps and surgical center at 100% but they were not expecting this huge amount. The ps only charged $7,500. The ins. rep told me not to worry, they will investigate and have been known to knock the payment down by $70,000. Has anybody else seen ridiculous charges like this?
I'm including a picture from last week.
Until later...
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February 1, 2014
I wish I saw this sooner the arnica Montana would have helped with bruising. Also I had mine day after Christmas went back to work a week later slipped fell on ice bruised a rib one side is much more swollen and they were worried about infection. Then the other day driving I hit black ice rear ended a.van not.hard but eenough all is sore. The kids I nanny were OK and I told them I was OK yet I get Home and I go upstairs and turn around They had my meds pillow water and heating pad. Said let's lay diehard and watch a movie. I am so blessed they are five and also know my uncle passed from cancer Jan 10th. My Dr said I will heal faster when things calm down
February 1, 2014
The amount of money that facilities charge insurance companies are ridiculous - I don't know how they get away with it. I paid around $11,000 for my breast reduction/lift & lipo on my flanks.
As for your boo boos under your breasts - I didn't get mine until five weeks after - I just put ointment on them and they went away after a couple of weeks.
February 2, 2014
My surgery center charge was $1100 the anesthesiologist was $1300. my surgeon was around $6000 with case discount. Your picture looks great!
February 5, 2014
My husband doesn't want to see my boobs until they are "real". I showed some other peoples pics before I had surgery and he was scared by the frankenboobs. So I'm with you, I'll wait. I can't tell that yours are different sizes, you look great. And who is going to see you naked anyway? Just your husband who loves you. It's all about how cute you look in those shirts! And you look great!
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