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Significant back pain, the shoulder and neck cramps - Breast Reduction - Savannah, GA

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Pros.. less back pain immediately! Cons.....

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Pros.. less back pain immediately!
Cons.. Bruising, pain, not being able to squeeze my adorable 4 year old son.

I had the surgery because of the significant back pain, the shoulder and neck cramps, headaches, bruising on shoulders, strap indentations, the inability to wear low cut shirts without having people stare, not being able to sleep in certain positions.

During my first consultation, the doctor took measurements and the nurse took pictures. He explained the risks of the surgery and what I could expect from the healing process. I have called him after hours two times, (one because of bleeding and the other because of all over body itch) and he has responded promptly.

His staff is wonderful as well. The RN even gave me her cell phone number in case I had any questions the night before the surgery. The anesthesiologist also called the night before the surgery to give me instructions.


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August 28, 2011

Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us on RealSelf.   This is so very helpful for other women to have people to talk with who have been through the process.  

Did your insurance cover your procedure?

UPDATED FROM C Cup

Swelling is going down. Pain is more manageable....

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Swelling is going down. Pain is more manageable. :) 8/29/2011

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August 29, 2011
Congratulations, C! When did you have your surgery? Thanks for posting the pictures. It is really helpful to see everyone's progress!
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August 31, 2011
I had my surgery on 8/25.
August 29, 2011
WOOOOOWWWW YOUR BREAST WENT DOWN A WHOLE LOT I CAN SEE U ARE STILL VERY SORE BUT THEY ARE SOOOOOOO PRETTY WOW I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!
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August 31, 2011
They are a lot prettier now that the bruising has gone down significantly. I will post new pictures when I get back home on Thursday.
August 30, 2011

Woo Hoo hang in there!  

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August 31, 2011
I know.. Although they aren't really hanging anymore.. ;)
September 4, 2011

:)  :)   :)

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August 30, 2011
Looks very painful but also i know its such a relief!! Still waiting on my approval!
August 30, 2011
Ms Perry,
It really isn't terribly painful. I was surprised as I was expecting it to be horrific. But as I thought about it, I realized it is just fat and tissue that they are cutting into. They did not cut through my muscle and that is what hurts so much about an abdominal surgery. I don't know if you have ever had an abdominal surgery, but you can't cough or sneeze without excruciating pain. It is not like that at all with this. There is some discomfort, but it is totally manageable.
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August 31, 2011
Actually for me it has been pretty painful. I have had to stay on the meds religiously... lol.. This is not typical though. I have fibromyalgia and that in itself causes pain. I also have a 4 year old who keeps me pretty busy and I have not necessarily been resting as much as I should be.
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September 1, 2011
you will get it today. call them
August 31, 2011
The last picture..... why do you have the extra skin, and is that what they refer to as dog ears ? How does that happen, I'm 7 days away and getting VERY nervous.
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August 31, 2011
That is the extra flap of skin that the doctor tells you about. They can do liposuction to correct that. Mine has actually gone down some. It was still very swollen in that picture. I will post new pictures on Thursday, I am out of town for two days for a training.
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September 1, 2011
yeah mine is doing lipo.
UPDATED FROM C Cup

Called the nurse today because my right breast is...

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Called the nurse today because my right breast is "swollen" compared to the left. It feels as if there is an implant in there moving around. The nurse said it was normal and that they would heal and different rates.

**I have noticed that the triangle on the underneath of the right side is large enough to fit my finger in there!! (The left side is completely closed.. I just noticed this and will be calling them back in the morning.***

Other than that I am doing great.. The nerves have started waking up though and I've switched to ibuprofen for pain and inflammation. The shape is looking good.

The size? Not sure yet since I still have some swelling.

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September 7, 2011

You are looking good!