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I can't believe it's been 7 weeks.

UPDATED FROM PamelaM
1 month post

Well, here I am at 7 weeks post-op. The last 3...

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Well, here I am at 7 weeks post-op. The last 3 weeks I have had some issues. As you can see in the photos I had strips on my TT and around my nipples....well I developed an allergic reaction to them. I was sooooo itchy from the strips that it was hard to bear, especially since I couldn't scratch them. I ended up having to remove all the strips off me before they were due to be removed and to take Allegra. I have had to be careful not to stretch out too much. PS said I really had to be careful on my hip area and to make sure I wear good support bras so they don't split open. I'm happy to say that nothing has happened to them. I still get quite swollen, especially in the heat and after working a bit too hard or standing too long. I have still got some healing to do under my breast as you can probably see in the pics. My belly button has been good but every day I clean it I get a crusty bit that will come out...I hope this is all normal.
I go back to see PS at the end of the month so hopefully everything will be ok by then. Oh! the other strange thing I've noticed since my MM is that I get a dry mouth at least once a day.....very weird. I would love to hear from any of you who have these same issues and how long it took you to heal or get passed it. I'm posting more pics today...I'm swollen because of the heat but I'm still very happy with the results :-)

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Richard K. Lee, MD

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July 22, 2012
still looking good hope your healing is much beter. i also still ahve swelling i hope , and that its not enough fat he took out, so iam praying its still swollen, my stomoch is not flat, still have the roundness,happy healing
UPDATED FROM PamelaM
28 days post

It is 4 weeks ago that I had my MM. I cant...

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It is 4 weeks ago that I had my MM. I cant believe how fast it has gone. I finally had to say a happy farewell to Fred today. (happy dance) I'm finally on my own without him hanging around and irritating me. In a couple of days time I should be able to go for a swim. This week has been the most uncomfortable with my breast. They feel like they are sunburnt. My PS said it's the blood settling at the bottom and will disappear soon. Has anyone else had this? One of his nurses suggested Hydocortisone, So I've used it twice and it has helped to a degree. Hopefully it won't last too much longer. Other than that I feel great, I'm so glad that I was able to get this surgery done. I went shopping today and got some Jeans, size 10 woohoo, spanks and a new bra. I'm happy to report that I'm still a DD. I'll post more pics soon and hope everyone is recovering well.

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UPDATED FROM PamelaM
23 days post

It's just over three weeks now and I still have a...

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It's just over three weeks now and I still have a drain in. He has become my friend and I finally named him Fred. He he still putting out between 50cc and 65cc....just don't know when he's coming out....what a bother!!!! On a brighter note I've just purchased my first ever bikini. (posting pics today) I feel really good and I'm finally walking upright.
Hope you are all healing well.

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June 24, 2012
Loving the blue bikini!! I will say a prayer for Fred to leave you!! I would not be as calm sounding as you. After a week I was going insane for the 2nd drain to come out. Healthy and happy healing.
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June 24, 2012
Thanks for the prayer, I need it lol
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June 24, 2012
You look great! Sorry about the drain?? :-/ but awesome you bought a bikini!!!
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June 24, 2012
Thank you. I never thought that I'd ever be able to wear a bikini but thanks to this wonderful mm I can woohoo!!!
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June 24, 2012
Congrats on the bikini purchase. Just curious, what day post op did you start to feel a turn around? Can you go to the store or drive yet?
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June 24, 2012
Thanks. To answer your question I think it would have been the 2 week mark because that's when I was able to sleep in my bed for the whole night. Before that, to begin with, I could only sleep in the recliner. Then I tried sleeping in my bed but I would only last a few hours and have to go back to the recliner, but at 2 weeks I was able to stay in bed all night. It really made a difference to be able to sleep all night. I've been out to the store on several occasions but I still have to wear my full cg and with the hot weather I find it hard. Yes I can drive :)
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June 25, 2012
Hello you look fabulous! Last year I had a breast lift that I'm not happy with so i have been looking for great Dr to have a mm can you pls send your Dr. Contact info
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June 25, 2012
Thank you, I have sent you an email with all the details you'll need :)