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Breast Reduction: Part 1 - New Jersey
UPDATED FROM Just Jacquie
10 days post
Hi all!! I just wanted to tell you ladies who are...
WORTH IT$9,100
Hi all!! I just wanted to tell you ladies who are still waiting for your BR and possibly running into a roadblock or two, it is well worth the wait! As you can see from this review, it took me six months from start to finish and, in the end, I decided to self-pay and move on. It is most certainly worth it! Here is what I did today that made me realize just how different I look and feel:
I went to my closet and took out several shirts and also a satin-look lingerie set which I bought in April, but it just didn't fit right or look right before my surgery. I tried them on and they all fit so nicely! I was most excited to try on that nightgown. Not only did it fit, but it looked great, and I was only wearing a barely there Genie-type bra. That tells me that even if I had no bra on, it would still fit me perfectly with even a little extra room to spare! My daughter-in-law was very complimentary and happy for me as well!
The moral of the story above is simple: This surgery is a life changer, so be prepared, weather any little storm that arises in your journey, but keep your ultimate goal in mind. YOU WILL BE SO GLAD YOU DID!!!
I went to my closet and took out several shirts and also a satin-look lingerie set which I bought in April, but it just didn't fit right or look right before my surgery. I tried them on and they all fit so nicely! I was most excited to try on that nightgown. Not only did it fit, but it looked great, and I was only wearing a barely there Genie-type bra. That tells me that even if I had no bra on, it would still fit me perfectly with even a little extra room to spare! My daughter-in-law was very complimentary and happy for me as well!
The moral of the story above is simple: This surgery is a life changer, so be prepared, weather any little storm that arises in your journey, but keep your ultimate goal in mind. YOU WILL BE SO GLAD YOU DID!!!
To read part 2 of my Breast Reduction story, please click here.
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UPDATED FROM Just Jacquie
8 days post
WEEK ONE UPDATE!! Well, I finally got up the nerve...
WEEK ONE UPDATE!! Well, I finally got up the nerve and energy to take a few photos. I was kind of a little hesitant to put them up, because they really still look large in some photos, but, hey, nothing like what I used to look like! I'm happy and, better yet, my husband is happy! He said it's been a long time since they looked this good :D. Anyway, feeling pretty good, still trying to relax and take it easy. As I wrote in the "September Reviews' thread, I've never had any tape, just glue, and everything seems to be healing really well. Haven't seen any open spots, bleeding or oozing of any kind. All that gauze and stuf that I bought is just sitting there, unopened!!
Have a great, happy, healing and anticipating weekend all!!
Have a great, happy, healing and anticipating weekend all!!
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September 21, 2012
You look wonderful and I'm very happy to hear you are happy.PS did a wonderful job.!!!! I hope mine uses glue.!! Congratulations!!
UPDATED FROM Just Jacquie
5 days post
Hi again, all! Yesterday, I had my PS appt, and...
Hi again, all! Yesterday, I had my PS appt, and then was up and around at home for probably too long, and this morning I ended up feeling lousy and didn't wake up until almost noon. Must have really needed the sleep! Kinda lounged all day so far.
One thing I wanted to report about my post-op recovery room experience. Well, here it is: I REALLY DON'T REMEMBER ANY OF IT UNTIL ABOUT HALF HOUR BEFORE I WENT HOME! That always seems to happen when I have any surgery over two hours long - this one took four hours, and then into my long recovery period. The timeline, according to my husband, is this:
1. Arrival at hospital at 5:30
2. Arrive in OR by stretcher, remember transferring to operating table, time was 7:27 am
3. Don't remember ANYTHING until 3:30pm. My PS's nurse, who is great, said she stayed with me for a few hours post-op, but I don't even remember here being with me post-op.
4. So, basically, what I'm saying is the my recovery time was as long as my surgery - four hours.
I am glad I did this, but I won't be scheduling any elective surgery anytime soon!
Too lazy to unwrap and take pictures, but I promise to tomorrow!!
One thing I wanted to report about my post-op recovery room experience. Well, here it is: I REALLY DON'T REMEMBER ANY OF IT UNTIL ABOUT HALF HOUR BEFORE I WENT HOME! That always seems to happen when I have any surgery over two hours long - this one took four hours, and then into my long recovery period. The timeline, according to my husband, is this:
1. Arrival at hospital at 5:30
2. Arrive in OR by stretcher, remember transferring to operating table, time was 7:27 am
3. Don't remember ANYTHING until 3:30pm. My PS's nurse, who is great, said she stayed with me for a few hours post-op, but I don't even remember here being with me post-op.
4. So, basically, what I'm saying is the my recovery time was as long as my surgery - four hours.
I am glad I did this, but I won't be scheduling any elective surgery anytime soon!
Too lazy to unwrap and take pictures, but I promise to tomorrow!!
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September 18, 2012
Congrats lady! Glad you made it to the other side!! :)
September 23, 2012
I'm doing well! Aside from still having big boobs! : / Oh well, one day I will get lipo, they are definitely alot perkier! How are you feeling? :)
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The next three weeks will fly by, you'll see, and before you know it, you will be on the other side - the lighter side!
Try not to be nervous or worry, it's not an awful experience, and there really isn't much pain in most cases. The most I felt was a little tightness where the incisions are under the breasts, and I didn't bruise, either! Best of luck, and be sure to let us know how you are doing!