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Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck - Perth, Australia
UPDATED FROM WaitedALongTime
2 months post
I've been slack!
WaitedALongTimeJanuary 26, 2014
$13,000
Hi beautiful ladies,
It's been ages since I updated my review. Sorry!
Today is Sunday and as of Friday (two days ago) it's been 10 weeks since I had my surgery. I am so happy that I had it done. It truly is life changing.
I'm not sure if I wrote about the seroma that I had. I went for ultrasound-guided aspirations three weeks in a row after hospital, but then fortunately I didn't have to have any more. I go back to the surgeon next week for a checkup.
I did take some more photos last week, but again, not sure if I should load them. I know I'm being selfish, but putting my body out there for the world to see is in a whole league of its own!
I have not got any of the silicone tape yet, but I did use some of the silicone gel. It's so gorgeous! Makes your skin feel like silk. The surgeon said to be massaging my scars as much as I can and at least three times a day. I've been pretty slack in this area too.
A lady at work had a lift a couple of years ago and she said that she kept the tape on for about three months. I have to say, I've been wearing the tape, particularly at night, since then. I was finding that even with the massage (with oil/cream/whatever) sometimes when I rolled over I felt like my scars were really tight and pulling. The tape has helped with that a lot. So when I see the surgeon next week I'll ask him if it's okay to be doing this.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Welcome to 2014 - onwards and upwards!
It's been ages since I updated my review. Sorry!
Today is Sunday and as of Friday (two days ago) it's been 10 weeks since I had my surgery. I am so happy that I had it done. It truly is life changing.
I'm not sure if I wrote about the seroma that I had. I went for ultrasound-guided aspirations three weeks in a row after hospital, but then fortunately I didn't have to have any more. I go back to the surgeon next week for a checkup.
I did take some more photos last week, but again, not sure if I should load them. I know I'm being selfish, but putting my body out there for the world to see is in a whole league of its own!
I have not got any of the silicone tape yet, but I did use some of the silicone gel. It's so gorgeous! Makes your skin feel like silk. The surgeon said to be massaging my scars as much as I can and at least three times a day. I've been pretty slack in this area too.
A lady at work had a lift a couple of years ago and she said that she kept the tape on for about three months. I have to say, I've been wearing the tape, particularly at night, since then. I was finding that even with the massage (with oil/cream/whatever) sometimes when I rolled over I felt like my scars were really tight and pulling. The tape has helped with that a lot. So when I see the surgeon next week I'll ask him if it's okay to be doing this.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Welcome to 2014 - onwards and upwards!
UPDATED FROM WaitedALongTime
11 days post
I'm driving again!
WaitedALongTimeNovember 27, 2013
Hi everyone! Today is 12 days PO. I had a consultation with the surgeon yesterday. I think ordinarily I would have just seen a nurse to have the stitches removed, but because of my fluid issue the surgeon wanted to see me too. So he said all is going well, and I'm allowed to drive again as long as I take it easy. My kids were very happy to hear that! LOL I need to have an ultrasound-guided aspiration on my abdomen because of the fluid build up. The bit below my belly button looks like a waterbed at the moment. It's swollen and very obviously full of fluid. I should be having that done today then I go back to see the surgeon again next week. I think given the way it was in hospital I'll likely need another aspiration, but we'll wait and see.
Other than that, I'm absolutely loving my new boobs! They're not too tiny after all and I think they're starting to soften. I went over a speed bump yesterday and boy did I feel them bounce! LOL
The bruising is nice and yellow mostly. The stitches were no problem at all. I'm pretty happy with the way the scar is looking too at this early stage.
So far I think he's done a good job. I do like that he's a perfectionist and he did everything he could to avoid me bucking his perfect track record LOL
Other than that, I'm absolutely loving my new boobs! They're not too tiny after all and I think they're starting to soften. I went over a speed bump yesterday and boy did I feel them bounce! LOL
The bruising is nice and yellow mostly. The stitches were no problem at all. I'm pretty happy with the way the scar is looking too at this early stage.
So far I think he's done a good job. I do like that he's a perfectionist and he did everything he could to avoid me bucking his perfect track record LOL
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Nikkaz23
November 27, 2013
Hi I'm from Melbourne my surgery is booked in for 6th December. From what I'm hearing the pain hasn't been as bad as a Caesar ? I've had two and been on oxy norm even when I got home. But hearing people have been just on panadol makes me hopeful. I wonder if its standard to not go home with drains in oz?
WaitedALongTime
November 27, 2013
Hi Nikkaz23. Good luck with your op. You'll be fine! I know some people here have gone home with drains, but my surgeon didn't like it. Maybe because of the increased risk of infection & maybe because I'm a single mum so I don't have help at home. They're a pest to carry around.
I'm not sure about Caesar pain because I never had a Caesar. But I know this was not as bad as I was expecting. The Blues from the drugs was the pits. Crying for no reason. Ugh.
January 22, 2014
May I ask who your surgeon was? I have seen Dr Timothy Cooper, but I have been told Dr Cary Kailis is better, I am hoping for a breast reduction at the end of this year, so i still have some time to Dr shop (so to speak) I am finding it difficult to find any positive information on Dr Cooper and its made me nervous.
January 26, 2014
Hi Debbar,
My surgeon was Anthony Williams in Subiaco. I can't rate him highly enough. His manner before surgery was very aloof and professional. However, I was not really concerned with what type of person he was - I wanted the best surgeon. He is an absolute perfectionist and I am absolutely thrilled with my new boobs. It's been 10 weeks now and every. single. day. I love my boobs. I'm amazed at how much more I can do and how good clothes look now.
I know someone who had Dr Kailis a few years ago and doesn't have a good thing to say about him. In fact, I think the word she used was "butcher".
She's had a few procedures done and she told me that nothing is ever perfect and to be happy if it doesn't turn out quite how I like.
I have to say, the only issue I had was with my tummy tuck and getting a seroma. I think this has cause a little "pooch" (it's just not quite as flat as I'd like) and my surgeon is going to fix it up for me. The boobs I absolute adore!
I thoroughly recommend Anthony Williams.
January 27, 2014
Thankyou for your review, I will also do some research on Anthony Williams, I have until the end of the year, I dont want to just run to who ever as this is going to be such a huge thing for me, we dont really get another chance at getting it right do we? I'm so pleased your happy with the results, I just hope I will be the same in the end :)
UPDATED FROM WaitedALongTime
6 days post
One More Night... sing it with me!
WaitedALongTimeNovember 22, 2013
So the surgeon has been visiting me twice a day which makes me think he's worried I'm bucking his perfect record LOL
I need to keep the drain in for another day & after it comes out he still needs to keep me here for a while. My biggest concern is that I didn't fill in my menu for tomorrow! LOL
I haven't put before photos up, sorry everyone. I'm too embarrassed.
One more thing I should mention about being in is that the antibiotics have given me thrush. That's just nasty. And I only bought enough nanna knickers with me for 5 days so I'm asking the nurses to put them in the washing machine for me! But go the granny pants - they sit above the scar and bruising so I imagine are much more comfortable than a bikini that would sit on the scar.
I need to keep the drain in for another day & after it comes out he still needs to keep me here for a while. My biggest concern is that I didn't fill in my menu for tomorrow! LOL
I haven't put before photos up, sorry everyone. I'm too embarrassed.
One more thing I should mention about being in is that the antibiotics have given me thrush. That's just nasty. And I only bought enough nanna knickers with me for 5 days so I'm asking the nurses to put them in the washing machine for me! But go the granny pants - they sit above the scar and bruising so I imagine are much more comfortable than a bikini that would sit on the scar.
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November 22, 2013
You're doing great and keeping a positive attitude. So glad you have an attentive Dr who is taking care of your health and results so well. I took Inner Health Plus when I was on the antibiotics. The pharmacist told me to take it half way in between the antibiotic doses so that more of it survives. Its really good stuff I'm still taking it. Sounds awful but if you use it like a pessary in the vagina it really helps the thrush. Sorry if that way too much information!! Its really does work. Thinking of you.
November 22, 2013
Thank you! They've given me some cream which is helping but I think when I get out I'll get some inner health plus. That's a great idea. I've been trying to have yoghurt every day too.
November 22, 2013
Hi. I am from Sydney. Had my op in April. Would love to see your before pics. I know it's so hard to post any pic up but we all in the same boat and right now you looking amazing . I had TT and lipo to flanks as well as revision on breasts ... Little more tightening up :)
November 22, 2013
Thanks mybod. You look fantastic. Are you working out as well?
I am considering putting my before pics up because I feel a bit guilty. I know how much others' have helped me so mine might help someone else. Will see how I feel when I get out of hospital & have a computer again.
November 22, 2013
Hi. I only do spinning and I returned 8 weeks po. My ps told me to wait 6 months po before going in abs. I still haven't started that and I am 7 months po. Still bit hesitant to work tummy as at times I do still feel tightness and reading forums some waited a year before working out hard
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