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FORMALLY Newbie!!! - Minnesota

  • posted 4 months ago
  • updated 4 days ago

Hello Ladies!!! I am so glad my guy found this...

  • 25 Jan 2013

Hello Ladies!!! I am so glad my guy found this site and shared it with me. I started researching breast reduction surgery about 6 years ago but just met with a fantastic PS last week. We are currently waiting for the approval letter from the insurance company, and then a date will be set. I am currently a 36H and suffer from severe back, neck and shoulder pain. I have also lost nearly 70 lbs and did not lose one ounce of breast tissue. With that being said, reduction it is. My surgeon does inpatient, so day one and part of day 2 will be at the hospital. My surgeon and I have discussed reducing my breast size to a full D or DD. I am so excited and nervous to begin this journey!!!

I am 10 days post op. today is the first day that...

  • 21 Mar 2013
I am 10 days post op. today is the first day that I truly feel fantastic!!! This is including the battle of the constipation!! Whoa! That was rough. Thank God for Miralax! Anyways, I am adding some new pics. I have now taken any special vitamins for bruising or healing. Just went all natural. I feel I am healing great!!! Take a look and let me know your thoughts.

Tomorrow is 2 weeks post op and I get to go back...

  • 24 Mar 2013
Tomorrow is 2 weeks post op and I get to go back to work. I am excited and sad all at the same time. I will be exhausted by the end of work so I am posting 2 week pics tonight. I think I am healing nicely. I can't wait to get this itchy tape off on Friday. Not sure what the next step is after the tape, so we will see!!! I also did some close ups of the under incisions so you could see where the one incision is draining a little. It's almost done now!

3 weeks and 2 days post op. I had my best day so...

  • 3 Apr 2013
3 weeks and 2 days post op. I had my best day so far today. I see the surgeon tomorrow to follow up on my infection. I still have a little bit of clear drainage, but very very little. I am still pretty bruised and I still swell pretty good on my right side by the end of the day. I have added new pictures for you to see. Overall I think I am looking pretty good! Minus the infected area of course!!!

9 1/2 week post op appointment!!!

  • 16 May 2013
I had my last post op appointment today and my surgeon is even blown away with my healing!!! My scars look like 6 month scars and are healing beautiful!!! I am on cloud nine right now. He gave me comparison pics so if I ever doubt for a minute why I did this (I never will!!!) I have it!!! I have taken a picture of the pictures for you to look at. What a difference. My life will forever be *lifted*! :) Enjoy!! Best decision of my LIFE!!!
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My Doctor: Dr. Warren Schubert

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My cousin works at the hospital that he does his surgeries and she recommended him to me directly. I am so happy!!!

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glittergal 17 May 2013
Wow! Look at you!!! Your scars are barely noticeable. So happy for you girl.
Anne's 418 17 May 2013
Wow you look fantastic!! So happy for you. I need to try some of that bio oil. Lol
Plummey 17 May 2013
Wow they look great what a difference
Amella24 8 May 2013
Look at your healing! How fantastic. Your shape is beautiful. Congrats :) !!
glittergal 8 May 2013

Your PS did an awesome job!!! You look fabulous!

DoorknockersNoMore 8 May 2013
I have boob envy at your shape and size. Your surgeon did a great job and you look fantastic. What size bra are you in now?
geret14 8 May 2013
Thank you!!! I am really happy!! I am in a 36D. I fit some 36Cs. :)
Kit3333 24 Apr 2013
Wow looks great!
Amella24 24 Apr 2013
You are looking amazing!
Eliza.Beth 23 Apr 2013
Wow, you look AWESOME! How are you using the bio-oil? I am getting all kinds of advice on what products to use but I've heard good things about bio-oil...
geret14 8 May 2013
I use the Bio Oil morning and night. Just rub it on. :)
Lasin Take Off 23 Apr 2013
Congrats!!! You look great and are SOOO small!!! You definitely have a success story! :[)
geret14 23 Apr 2013
Thanks Lasin!!! I am definitely A LOT smaller than I was!!! Still measuring at a 36D which if you read my review, or my wishes prior to surgery, that is what I wanted!!! :) I didn't want to be too little, after all, I had had boobs since I was 13... I just didn't want them to be ginormous!!! LOL!!!
me950 21 Apr 2013
Your incisions look great. Very smooth
Fergie2549 21 Apr 2013
You look awesome, so glad that after 3 weeks, you are feeling so good! I'm so excited, I have my appt. with the PS on Tuesday april 23rd, so hoping I get approval! You look beautiful, they are so small. I'm same size as you, 36H, YUK!
lucy_catgirl 20 Apr 2013
Hi fellow Minnesotan! You are looking great! I had extra breast tissue removed from both sides. That was actually worse than the reduction! Keep healing!
rocketgrly 29 Apr 2013
Hi Ladies, I am a fellow MNgirl myself but live in Charlotte and have my BR surgery set up for May 29th. Geret14 you look awesome! Hoping to go from 32H to something closer to a C/D but scared they will take too much and I will feel like a total stranger to myself.
MargaretB 17 Apr 2013
Looking at your pictures makes me so excited about what is to come for me!
nenapassion8 16 Apr 2013
you look great congrats
PixieDust04 16 Apr 2013
You look fantastic!!! :) :) :)
excited2max 16 Apr 2013
Im curious as to why you had an incision under ur armpit. I go in next month. That raised my eyebrow.
geret14 16 Apr 2013
I had extra breast tissue in my armpit that they removed. I called it my 3rd boob!!!
excited2max 16 Apr 2013
Ok ,how are I feeling under armpits.
Top Heavy 10 Apr 2013
You look fantastic - well done you!
smallboobies 10 Apr 2013
Looking Great!!!! We will be back to our new normal soon!!!

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