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Breast Reduction - From DD to Hopefully B Cup - Nashville, TN
UPDATED FROM dreamingtree
2 months post
9 week update
WORTH IT$6,400
So I have been really sore all week, especially at the sides. They hurt to touch or put my arms down. And my incisions underneath have been throbbing also, which I haven't felt for about 3 weeks. I have not been physically overdoing things, so I don't think that is the problem.
I've also been very depressed about the size. I am trying not to dwell on it, but I expected a much bigger difference and am upset about that. I do need to lose about 15 lbs at this point, so maybe once that happens, some will be lost from my chest also ( I usually lose some there). Need to get motivated to lose the weight, so I can really tell. Have a follow up with the PS on Dec 17th.
I've also been very depressed about the size. I am trying not to dwell on it, but I expected a much bigger difference and am upset about that. I do need to lose about 15 lbs at this point, so maybe once that happens, some will be lost from my chest also ( I usually lose some there). Need to get motivated to lose the weight, so I can really tell. Have a follow up with the PS on Dec 17th.
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UPDATED FROM dreamingtree
2 months post
2 more 7 week pics - along with a before
Some more angles of photos and a before to compare to.
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November 14, 2014
They're looking great. Just wanted to ask did you get any significant relief from back and neck pain after your surgery?
November 14, 2014
Well I did not have "pain" as such before, just a lot of aches and very bad posture that physical therapy was not helping. It's really hard to tell yet because I still am sore from surgery and I tend to focus on that, so if my shoulders are aching, I don't notice it! I definitely feel that sitting and standing up straight do not feel like such an effort now.
November 15, 2014
Thanks for the reply. I hope the rest of your recovery goes really smoothly for you.
UPDATED FROM dreamingtree
2 months post
7 week update with pics
I'm still feeling bummed that they are not smaller. I'm really having a hard time with spending so much money, and going through so much for them still to be heavy and much larger than expected :( It's really bringing me down and I can't seem to get past it. I know I am healing wonderfully and they do look good, and I am grateful for that at least. They seem a little perkier this week, so maybe some of that deep swelling is finally going down.
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November 11, 2014
Sorry you are so disappointed with your size
November 11, 2014
What did you use on your scars cause they look amazing. Mine are still very red 8 weeks post op because I seem to be allergic to everything.
November 11, 2014
My scars looked good before I even used anything - I think I am lucky and heal well. The PS gave me BioCorneum to use twice a day after a month and it has definitely helped a lot. It is a silicone treatment. http://www.amazon.com/bioCorneum-plus-Advanced-Scar-Supervision/dp/B00AV14GTE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
November 11, 2014
Thanks zoie :) I have let my PS know this, and he said we will discuss at 6 months, so I don't know if he will do a revision, or how much that would cost. I just need to be patient and let them fully heal!
November 11, 2014
Thanks for the info ... I'm going see a dermatologist this afternoon because I still have an itchy rash that just don't go away completely. It heals then when I try to use anything it comes back. I may never be able to use any scar treatment and that upsets me!
November 11, 2014
Ugh that sucks!! Hopefully they can find something that works. Have you tried basic cocoa butter creams? Or try to find an all natural version?
November 11, 2014
I think they look amazing and you are very lucky to have healed so well x
November 11, 2014
Thanks so much. My husband loves them and doesn't really understand why I am so disappointed. They just still feel so heavy!! I know I am very lucky with healing. I could not have wished for better in that aspect!
November 11, 2014
I think you look great but I totally understand you. I too still felt too large after my reduction (I'm over three months out). I knew I looked so much better than before but I still wasn't as small as I wanted. I was honestly quite depressed about it for a while but decided that ultimately going through a revision will be worth it for me. My Dr thinks I look fine but will waive her fee for the revision so that the costs will be much, much lower the second time around. Did you mention your unhappiness with your size to your Dr? Again, I think you look great but please don't despair. This doesn't have to be it for you. It took a super long time for me to reconcile with the fact that I would have to go through the whole process again an I really feel sympathy for those who are struggling with their size still like I was! Feel free to private message me, I check my inbox often but not the reviews.
November 11, 2014
Also, I hope you realize I'm not trying to convince you that a revision is your solution! It's just that I want you to feel like you do have some options still- even if you decide to do nothing :)
November 12, 2014
Thanks so much for this :) yes I have told him more than once, that they are not as small as i expected and still feel heavy. We had aimed at B cup but I am not really close to that. I believe he will do a revision for $500 but I still have to pay for the facility and other fees. I'm not sure if I feel like I want to go through this again, even at a lower cost, but am still not totally happy, so I'm not sure really what to do or feel. I am trying to be patient and let them fully heal before I make any decisions.
November 12, 2014
You know, it's kind of crazy how similar out stories are- and in fact, there are a few others out there as well whose stories mirror yours and mine. I am also a small person, started out a 34dd on my right and 34ddd on my left. My Dr said getting me down to a B would be no problem yet lo and behold, I'm now a D. So while it's definitely an improvement, I still feel too large on top.
I have to wait till I'm healed up as well so realistically I can't do anything until spring. But just having a plan in case I'm still unhappy by then (which not to be pessimistic or anything but I'm 99% sure I will be since Ive never even happy with my post-op size) makes it easier to be patient. I'm so glad that you talked with your Dr already! And the price he will charge you seems okay even though I know you hate to pay anything more. I also paid out of pocket the first time so paying again is no fun for me either.
I'm honestly also dreading a second recovery! I'm young but I found the first one pretty hard. I didn't have much outright pain but the major discomfort for a few weeks everytime I got in a car plus the super hypersensitivity..... But, I already have the scars now so I might as well get the size I want! I was fine with having scars if it meant I liked the size but right now I have the scars and a size I still don't like!
Anyways, please feel free to reach out if you have questions or want to vent. While I'm so happy for the people who are thrilled with their results, sometimes it's hard and lonely to come on here and just read happy reviews.
November 12, 2014
You are so right - very similar situations! I am 47 so the recovery for me has not been easy. While I am very lucky to have scars that look great, from week 3 - 5 were pretty awful for me because I had to work, drive, etc. The first 2 were fine because I was home and didn't have to do anything :) I am still very sore and hurt if i do too much house work/ cleaning/grocery shopping. I think depending on the total cost of a revision, I would definitely be leaning towards it at this point, but I am only 7 weeks out, so I am going to be patient. It just blows my mind (and upsets me) when I see others go from a J cup to a C cup or a E to a B. My doctor only removed a total of 1 lb, which is NOTHING compared to most - I expected it to be 1 lb each side!! Please feel free to vent to me also. I get notifications for Private messages :)
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