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Breast Reduction 40 K - Tampa, FL
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Hi, I'm 26 years old, I've had back an shoulder...
BansheeeNovember 27, 2013
Hi, I'm 26 years old, I've had back an shoulder pain since I was 14. Before I was pregnant, I was a j, but I have not gone down. I've tried weight loss, they don't go anywhere. Running used to be fun for me, I miss it. I'm six feet tall and I weigh 244, I'm hoping to get down to 225-230 before my surgery. Insurance has approved my claim. I'm just waiting on my surgery date.
I'm both excited and nervous. The doctor said I need a free nipple graft. I'm worried about the appearance of the graft, but more worried about possible nerve damage from the weight on my shoulders.
I'm both excited and nervous. The doctor said I need a free nipple graft. I'm worried about the appearance of the graft, but more worried about possible nerve damage from the weight on my shoulders.
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April 23, 2014
Any updates?
UPDATED FROM Bansheee
2 months pre
Finally
BansheeeJuly 12, 2014
My insurance was cancelled, so I could not get the surgery. I found a job in January and finally got health insurance so I'm back on. My surgery date is September 25th. I'm so excited, but I still have weight to lose! I'm actually really glad I had to wait, my daughter is now walking, so I don't have to worry about that. Does anyone have a survival list? What couldn't you live without during recovery?
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July 12, 2014
Congrats on your surgery date. I would just glance through the reviews to see what everyone says. I mostly took a piece of information from everyone.
July 15, 2014
So glad you found another job and maintained the opportunity to have the surgery.
You and I are about the same weight and while I wanted to loose more weight before the surgery, it really didn't make a difference since the PS verified that my breast were majority fibrous vs. fat tissue.
As for a survival list, there are 4 medical staples: gauze, gauze and more gauze pads - cleaning and covering the wounds - hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle ( makes it so much easier and sterile for cleaning your wounds) - ointment , pain meds and a good bra. Because I had liposuction to the outside portion of my breast, I was VERY sore where the bra band touched me. My PS gave me a longer bra and it made all the difference.
For my own comfort level I found my recliner to be great and I used an "airplane" neck pillow to help me sleep sitting up without neck pain.
For the first few days I really didn't have an appetite, so nutritious shakes were my friend.
Hope this helps! Good luck with everything!
July 16, 2014
Thanks!!!! I wonder if they're going to lipo me too, I'll ask when I have my pre-op
July 16, 2014
Thank you! I'm going to ask if my ps plans on lipo for the sides too .im assuming mine are fibrous because I've lost 30 lbs since my pregnancy and stopped producing milk and they didn't go down at all.
UPDATED FROM Bansheee
2 months pre
Another set back
BansheeeJuly 25, 2014
In really discouraged, I was laid off due to down sizing last Friday. I called my surgeon to see if there was any way possible to do it before the end of the month and they said no. However, I did find a new job very quickly. My benefits start in 30 days, so I guess we wait again. I can get on track to losing more weight.
Welcome to the community! I am so happy that you joined the community. When is your surgery?
Very exciting:)