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

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Just got home from the ER.. I have cellulitis in...

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Just got home from the ER.. I have cellulitis in the "triangle" incision area on the right breast. I was given IV antibiotics and sent me home with 2 oral antibiotics and some pain meds. I'll need to f/up with the PS on Tuesday.

I am actually relieved that the ER doctor said it was infected and put me on antibiotics so that this swelling and tenderness will start to go. It is disappointing when you know that there is something wrong and the doctor wants you to wait it out and see what happens!!

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September 11, 2011
I am glad you were on top of this and took quick action. Keep up on those meds and you should heal up quickly.
September 12, 2011
Thanks for posting C Cup. I am worrying about cellulitis this evening because of sudden redness on breasts and some warmth. I'm going to have them take a look at it when I get to work tomorrow (I'm a nurse in a doctor's office) and see if I need to start on antibiotics as well. Good luck with your healing!
September 25, 2011
hi C cup. what cup size were u b4, im atually thinking about getting a reduction and dr. paletta is the dr i am going with..wow he did a great job.
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October 17, 2011
Hi, i had my breast reduction in feb of this year also, my breast were big like yours, i wore a 36 g cup and they took off a total of 6 pounds!!! I was carrying a baby up there! My breast are now the same as yours and I love it! congrats!
October 17, 2011
I'm now 6 weeks post op and still have no feeling on my left breast, how long did it take some of you ladies to get your feeling back. I do feel like I've taken a huge step in how I feel, I did some cleaning yesturday and today and realized I can pick my left arm up over my head. It's taken a bit longer with that do to my wound seperation on that side, I think I was nervous about stretching it a little each day and it kind of froze up on me. I'm planning on going back to work Nov 1st, and my Doctor told me my boo-boo should start to close up by then. I hope so cuz it doesn't look like it to me.... I can't wait to start wearing a regular bra, I bought a 36 C the other day but I'm still kind of swollen and I put on some weight so it's a bit snug around me, but the cups fit great !! I haven't been a C since grammer school :) So looking forward to next spring & summer, breaking out all my tops that have been to tight for me !! Hope you all are doing well xoxo
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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!

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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.