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7.5 weeks PostOp
Still having a bit of swelling on the right side otherwise everything is going very well. Two weeks ago PS said to return in 3 months. He gave me the okay to start using the NewGel+ silicone scar treatments as well as clearing me for all of my regular activities. He said I could wear underwire now but after trying on bras a week ago I am going to hold off. Underwires are uncomfortable! I was sized at at 36 B/C but I think I am closer to a C cup. I am very happy with the size, back and neck pain has decreased and I am feeling a lot more confident about my figure.
My incisions are still a little tender at times but nothing continuous or extremely painful
My incisions are still a little tender at times but nothing continuous or extremely painful
Almost 3wks postOp
Healing well. Bruising is nearing gone. Still tender to touch when my kids are a little rough with me. All of sutures are dissolveable so I just have the steri-strips. Between my breasts the adhesive is starting to decrease and my doc said I could trim the ends of the strips as they loosen, so I had to do that a couple nights ago. I'm looking forward to seeing what my incisions look like and have already acquired the silicone sheets for scars that my surgeon recommended.
I returned to work at 16 days postOp and other than a little tired I was physically ok.
I returned to work at 16 days postOp and other than a little tired I was physically ok.
Worth it!
Even with the complication that landed me back in the OR the next day and the eventually blood transfusion I needed I can wholeheartedly say the reduction was worth it. I tried on a dress that was never a good fit and I could only wear with a certain bra and it fits like a glove now. My breasts are right where they should be in this dress and I briefly even entertained wearing it without a bra someday. All of my XL shirts are too big and I am feeling very motivated to work on my belly as my breasts no longer hide it.
I go back for a 2week postOp visit next week and hope to have the okay to start riding my bike soon. I am looking forward to no back pain when I exercise!
I am not sure about size as I am not even 2 weeks postOp and still wearing sports bras 24/7. I am hoping to settle to a C cup.
Swelling and bruising aren't too bad.
I go back for a 2week postOp visit next week and hope to have the okay to start riding my bike soon. I am looking forward to no back pain when I exercise!
I am not sure about size as I am not even 2 weeks postOp and still wearing sports bras 24/7. I am hoping to settle to a C cup.
Swelling and bruising aren't too bad.
Provider Review
Very personable and knowledgeable, Dr. Bartholomew and his staff made me feel very comfortable with my decision to have surgery. All questions I had were promptly answered either in person or with a prompt return phone call. After an unexpected complication I felt very well attended to by the Dr. and his staff, tests were ordered and check up calls were made to me. I highly recommend the very well credentialed Dr. Samuel Bartholomew for breast surgery in the Portland metro area.