NorthCoastGal

Breast Reduction in SF - San Francisco, CA

Thanks for your comment, Iowa.... I'm seeing my doc in July, so will find out more then. I think it's a matter of spin, like " you're gonaa look so good you won't care how you (don't) feel.". And docs need to minimize the negatives for their own peace of mind, I would think....

Mine are numb too, 3 months after surgery. I understood that it was possible, but now I "understand" it in a very different way. I'm unpartnered right now, but I know that sex in the future will be very different, as breast and nipple play was so marvelous in getting me "hot." I'm still happy with how I LOOK tho, and the clothes I'm able to wear.

I'm REALLY glad to hear/read from you again. I have thoughtnof you so often since you posted, and I'm so glad you're in a better space.

Hey, Viva! Good to see you here! I don't feel much in the nipple area. I have gotten a few "zingers" in other areas, notably where the drain tubes were. My doc said the stitches are all self-dissolving except at the T junctions at top and bottom of the "lollipop" sticks, where she said she put staples in. I think the SteriStrips will come off when I see her on the 21st....

Feb. 28, 2012
It's done! I like what I see so far. I haven't taken a close look inside the dressings/bra, except to follow the doctor's instruction to check the color of my nipples -- pink and getting good blood flow, not purple or black. I have a drain in on each side, and they are simple to empty and "reset". The vicodin makes me sleepy and kind of loopy, but the highest my pain has been when it wears off has been about a 5 out of 10.

Bless my RN sister who's taking really good care of me. Today we will be leaving our hotel for her house (about 2.5 hours away), and I will stay there till my post-op visit next Tuesday.

Dr. Rajagopal and her staff were very kind and helpful. This doctor has a lovely manner, energetic and warm, and whenever I can take a look at her work, I'll report back on that.