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I Want to Let some parts of me go to Gain More of Me! - Houston, TX

  • posted 4 months ago
  • updated 5 days ago

I've considered this procedure since I was 14....

  • 3 Jan 2013
  • 24 days pre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QD2OiXhb5s

I've considered this procedure since I was 14. Started discussing it with my PCP and came close to starting the process through medicaid but our family moved, my dad didn't agree, and by the time I was able to make the decision for myself I was grown with no medical insurance =(. I cried myself to sleep for a week.

Now thanks to the "Goldcard" I have the opportunity to get the help I've wanted since I was 14. I go in for I'm guessing a pre-op consultation, I received my approval letter a week or two ago!! I was so excited....and relieved in a sense. I just pray that everything goes smoothly when surgery time comes. I haven't received my actual BR appointment yet but I'm hoping I can schedule that right after the consultation. I'm excited and just patiently looking forward to my surgery date.

I have ideas about what size I'd like to be, but I'll wait until I see the doctor to be sure which size I'll go with. I'll keep you all posted as I find out more! God Bless

Hey everyone :)!! I'm just waiting on the 11th to...

  • 6 Jan 2013
  • 22 days pre
Hey everyone :)!! I'm just waiting on the 11th to get here! I'm not anxious or anything, but I just really want to know what to expect it was called a pre-op appointment. Does anyone know what happens? Let me know

Gm ladies :)!!! I went to my first consultation...

  • 12 Jan 2013
  • 16 days pre
Gm ladies :)!!! I went to my first consultation yesterday and was tentatively scheduled for surgery on Feb 11th! A month away, now the PS had to let me know during the consultation that it's not guaranteed that I'll be seen that day because it's an elective surgery and the hospitals trauma and emergency patients are priority. I'm still excited that it's possible that they'll try to get me within the month =D. I have to wait on "The Call" for my exact date of surgery. The PS said he's going to try to get me down to a C cup, I sure hope he can. He measured me, then he took pictures and then the consultation was over. I went well to me, I'll keep you all posted!!! TTYL :)

Well hi ladies it's been a little while :). I'm...

  • 26 Jan 2013
  • 2 days pre
Well hi ladies it's been a little while :). I'm checking in to say I received a call today from my PS asking if I could come in Monday morning. I am excited but nervous first because I don't have the co-pay at the moment and may not be able to go through with the procedure and second because my doctor said they're going to leave volume but just do their best to relieve my back pain; but the size I wanted they're not really shooting for :(. I'm currently like a 36/38 f/g and I was asking to go down to a 36 c the PS says because I'm 26 they just go 2-3 cup sizes smaller. I'm a bit disappointed but I hope they're significantly smaller so I won't feel like it the process was a waste. I'll keep you guys posted on if I actually go in to get the surgery Monday morning or if I'll have to wait.
xoxoxo

Well great news I was blessed through a few...

  • 27 Jan 2013
  • 1 day pre
Well great news I was blessed through a few friendsto get the co-pay so now I can focus on staying calm for tomorrow. I really don't have time to get nervous because everything's happening for me so fast. The only feeling I feel is excitement and favored. I'll keep you guys posted!
xoxoxo

I'm up guys GM!!!! Been up since like 12am lol I...

  • 28 Jan 2013
  • On day of treatment
I'm up guys GM!!!! Been up since like 12am lol I couldn't sleep all I kept thinking about was how I'm going to beg this PS to make me a 36 large C or small D hahahaha. The conversation's been playing over and over in my head. I have to be at the hospital for 6am can anyone give me a brief idea of how things may go? I'm up now because my mom wanted me to wash dishes last night but I was too tired so I'm going to do it now because I know after surgery it's not gonna happen lol! I'm staying in prayer and positive I expect a great outcome in every aspect of this process from surgery to healing =-)!!!! Ttys!!! When I can y'all know I'll post pics.....I'm excited THE DAY'S FINALLY HERE =D!!!!!
xoxoxo

I'm home from my surgery :-)!!!! I'm relaxing...

  • 29 Jan 2013
  • 1 day post
I'm home from my surgery :-)!!!! I'm relaxing sleeping a lot. Thankfully I've only taken my pain medicine once. When its shower what exactly do I clean?? I'm supposed to be a 36 C when the swelling goes down. My left breast is the one that's leaked a bit I have gauze and switch it often because dried blood hurts! If anyone has tips feel free to share.
xoxo

Hey ladies!!! I'm 2 days Post-OP just really...

  • 30 Jan 2013
  • 2 days post
Hey ladies!!! I'm 2 days Post-OP just really taking it as easy as possible. I think I may bath today not sure yet lol. Anyway I'll post more pics soon Lord willing!! TTYS
xoxoxo

I've developed a rash on my arms and chest small...

  • 30 Jan 2013
  • 2 days post
I've developed a rash on my arms and chest small little bumps it itches just a bit, nothing unbearable. I think it was an allergic reaction to one of the medications :(. My breast are still really swollen and they're really tight.

Hi ladies it's getting close to being 4 weeks post...

  • 23 Feb 2013
  • 26 days post
Hi ladies it's getting close to being 4 weeks post op and I'm excited. My breasts have gone down mostly I think 0_o lol. Ummm I'm hoping I will be a "C" or small "D" cup in 6 weeks when I go to get re-sized. If not Dr. McKnight said that I could come into the office and get lipo suctioned, so that's comforting! I'll keep you posted on the journey :) ttys.

Good morning I've been m.I.a. but it's because my...

  • 14 May 2013
  • 4 months post
Good morning I've been m.I.a. but it's because my laptop was stolen :-(. I'm writing from my phone...I'll post new pics soon!!!! Hope all you rnt br recipients are recovering well :)

Gm ladies!! Everything's good just haven't been...

  • 14 May 2013
  • 4 months post
Gm ladies!! Everything's good just haven't been able to post like I'd like. My laptop was stolen but I just posted a new pic and will post more soon!! Hope all recent br recipients are recovering well :-)!!!!
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Harris County Hospital District/ BenTaub Hospital

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excited2max 18 May 2013
Niiiiiice
Emmaddd 14 May 2013
I must admit, I was afraid you had become depressed. Good to hear all is well.
JWomanly 14 May 2013
Lol no not at all @Emmaddd
Emmaddd 15 May 2013
Your breasts have a very nice shape and you look like you've lost weight.
me950 14 May 2013
Wow you look just great and I bet you are so happy. Your ps did a great job and you should be so pleased. You look like a milion bucks.
JWomanly 14 May 2013
Thanks I feel good!!! @me950 they're growing on me.
glittergal 14 May 2013
Wow! What a transformation! You look fabulous lady!!!!
JWomanly 14 May 2013
Thank you @glittergal!!
Emmaddd 9 Mar 2013
I like that you didn't go too small. Your new boobies are real pretty. I've been busty for a long time and I would feel weird if I was real small. My mom always said never trust a man who likes women with boyish figures. LOL Can't wait to see more of your after photos when you're all healed up. Best wishes.
natalierw 24 Feb 2013
Congratulations!!!
Darton Cavalier 23 Feb 2013
Hi. I'm a bit confused with how it works when it comes to the insurance company paying. Do you have to pay anything up front before the surgery or are you billed after the surgery as far as the deductible goes?
JWomanly 21 Feb 2013
Hi lovingmyskin I got her number through the Harris County Health Center.
JWomanly 21 Feb 2013
Hi Essential1 congrats on everything :). I'm still recovering but so far so good!! I asked how close could she get me to my desired size. Just ask whatever comes to mind :). She's sweet and the group of doctors that worked with her were too.
Essential1 21 Feb 2013
Glad to know u are doing well! She is very nice, that's why I prefer her but she leaves at the end of the month, so hopefully she can squeeze me in. Did she do the "lollipop" incision or the anchor cut on you?
lovingmyskin 21 Feb 2013
can i get the number and how much he charge you
Essential1 21 Feb 2013
Hi JWomanly! I am having the same surgery by the same doctor you had and I had some questions...but my main question is what did you think of Dr. McKnights work and is there anything I should know or ask her? Thank you for this blog very very helpful! Glad I found you...my surgery is scheduled tentatively for early next week...Im a lil anxious and nervous, it all happened so fast, just went in last week for a consultation and I really want Dr. McKnight to perform the surgery.
JWomanly 18 Feb 2013
Hey I posted new pics!! Check em out :)!!
JWomanly 18 Feb 2013
Hey ladies my itching is coming and going :)...it's gotten so much better!
chalupatamale 7 Feb 2013
I was itchy for a few days around week 1. Then it kind of comes and goes.. Thankfully i did not break out in a rash though. Would definitely try some benedryl and maybe something cold. Hope it stops soon. Itching about sends you crazy!
January7ME 5 Feb 2013
you can take benadryl, but that will make you sleepy :( mine have itched like crazy from time to time and I think that is just an annoying part of the healing process!! Hope it stops for ya soon!!
JWomanly 5 Feb 2013
Oh ok thank you so much January7ME
JWomanly 4 Feb 2013
Hey ladies my breasts are itching all of a sudden like craaaaaaaaazy lol!!!!!! aaaaah what is that from and what can i do to remedy the itch?
January7ME 31 Jan 2013
Ask your PS if you can take arnica montana, which is a homeopathic medicine that is supposeed to help with swelling! I was swollen for about a week pretty bad, but I do think that medicine helped me a lot! Also try to drink a ton of water to flush your body! I used frozen peas on my breasts all of the time the first 2 weeks and i think that helped with swelling, and the pain of the swelling. just make sure to put them over a few layers of clothes for only 20 mins at a time to you don't get them too cold, and don't put it on any areas that you don't have sensation... you'll stop feeling better soon, I promise!!
January7ME 31 Jan 2013
you'll START feeling better soon, not stop.....LOL! :)
JWomanly 31 Jan 2013
Thank you!! So I can put clothes on and place frozen stuff on it to help with swelling? Coolbeans ok....I'll try that.

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