Denis F. Branson, MD

Dr. Branson was very patient, understanding and honest. He was thorough in explaining the procedure, expectations and answered all my questions without hesitation. I was moving around too soon and too fast (admittedly) after my surgery and called Dr. Branson's emergency number after hours in response to increased pain. He called me right back and advised me on what to do, including to relax and take care of myself! =-) I never felt judged, uncomfortable or "weird" about my decision. I have wanted this surgery for many years and I am SO very grateful for the safe and successful surgery he provided.

I have always hated my baby belly (altho love my baby :) 20-years later and many years of stating I was going to do it, I did. I got tired of doing push ups and my belly touching the ground before my boobs; I won't even go into the sagging of it OR trying to wear a form fitting dress and looking 3 months pregnant. Soooo...I did it :)

Updated on 11 Apr 2015:
I had a partial TT, including lipo. I did this on my own, as I live alone. My daughter lives in another state and relied on my friends for rides. The Surgery Center is located almost 2 hours from where I live, so I was dropped off that morning. I met with my surgeon and the anesthesiologists and the nursing staff. I remember being rolled out of the room and nothing again until I woke up in my room. I had extreme dry mouth and had difficulty swallowing. I remember them giving me Percoset, which didn't seem to work. My nurse would get me up to go to the bathroom, which became a problem that evening when I was getting up almost every hour and my bladder not fully emptying, plus I was extremely nauseous. I recall eating one saltine and 3 bites of chocolate ice cream. The following day I was to be picked up and taken home. At that point they had inserted a Foley catheter, I was only able to stand/sit upright for a brief period of time and the pain still wasn't managed. That evening I was admitted to the local hospital. My pain eventually became manageable with morphine shots. We took the Foley out for a day, however I was up and down every 90+ minutes and still not fully emptying my bladder. I was discharged home 2 days later with the Foley. I got in touch with my urologist and the Foley was removed 3 days after and I haven't had a problem since. I had set up my house so I would live downstairs..and had food on the counters and everything within reach. I was able to climb stairs when I got home, so I did go upstairs to bed. Sleeping (or lack thereof) was awful. I'd be awake every 3 hours..and stay awake for at least 2 hours. At this point I was on Gabopentine (sp?) for pain. I weaned myself off that within a week. I returned to work 16 days later. I would've returned sooner however I wound up with an awful cold (and we know how painful it is to cough!)...so that held me back from going back to work sooner. I tripped over this community while doing a google search yesterday; so I'm behind the ball on my posts...as I'm already 31 days PO. So I apologize for kind of updating in a backward fashion :S :) I wish I had found this sooner..as I'm reading sooo much of what I've gone through and it's important to have people who understand from experience. Friends and family are amazing..however only those who have truly WALKED in the shoes...know exactly how you feel. :)

Updated on 11 Apr 2015:
These photos were taken only 4 days after I came home from the hospital and was the first time I saw how HUGE I was. I still look at these pictures side by side to my "pre TT" picts and I really don't notice too much of a difference. My "sundowning" began a few days after this and lasted almost a week. I was extremely weepy as I laid on the couch doing nothing. I'm an extremely active person (working out 45 minutes every am...lifting weights etc). So putting me on the couch and forcing me to rest is torture. I began to start reminding myself each day what I did more of...that it was easier to go up the stairs..and that I'm not on pain meds..and that I'm starting to sleep through the night..or I started to sleep on my side. Every time I got down...I trigged myself to think of something positive. That got me through those moments. Go back to work was difficult. I drive an hour to work...so that was also a challenge...and being exhausted. I had my dog placed in a doggie daycare for a month because I knew I couldn't take care of him living alone. My 3 cats I had placed at the vets for a week because I couldn't afford them jumping on me. God bless the women who have children they have to take care of during all of this I sure as heck couldn't do it!

Updated on 11 Apr 2015:
So now..today I'm caught up :) While I took new pictures today..I'm still not impressed. My belly is still hard as a rock; and extremely warm to the touch. I now have little pimples ? or something that are popping up on it. I've been wearing 100% cotton underwear that I specifically purchased to wear under my compression garment...and no new soap. No idea what that's about. My belly button is just funny looking. I continue to put lotion on my belly once a day and haven't done anything with the scar. I meet with my surgeon on Thursday to find out more about what we're doing with that as well as finding out when this swelling is going to start going down. Sometimes I think taking pictures doesn't help especially when you don't notice a difference. Patience is a virtue I never had..... :S

My story begins like everybody else's......young, impulsive, and thought breasts were important to "feel normal". I had adorable little double A's and at age 20 underwent BA with 360 saline on top. I actually liked them for about 7 years, then they started to be cumbersome. I got pregnant with my first child and found I couldn't breastfeed with the stupid things! I ended up with mastitis 3 times before I called it quits. That was the point I realized how detrimental my implants were to my life. My poor little baby couldn't seem to pull my nipple back into her mouth to latch properly (despite lactation specialists) and the engorgement was terribly painful. My milk seemed to either leak out everywhere.....or become trapped inside. Horrible. After my pregnancy my nipples started to look uneven. Total bummer. I thought about getting them out....but family, finances and job seemed to be more important. When I was pregnant with my son I went to see my PS to see if there was a way I could have the implants removed. He was very kind and said he could do it in office with local for about 2k. I seriously considered it.....but when you have a precious little peanut in your belly you worry about every chemical and every physical circumstance....so I waited. I went through the same nursing drama. At the visit I asked to see my before pictures. I could hardly believe what I saw...ADORABLE, perfectly symmetrical little boobies. All the memories I had conjured up about how bad my little breasts had been were so warped! I immediately fell into deep regret. MY hubby was present too....he loved them. Who knew my soul mate would have loved my body for what it was. deeper regret. Now....14 years later I'm ready. I see my PS 10/14. I know they will never look the same, but I am ok with saggy little boobies. I am ready to be ME again. Also, like many of the ladies on this site, I've been having some weird autoimmune stuff. I can't help but wonder if the implants are playing a role. I'm hoping removal will bring me both emotional and physical healing. BA is for the birds.

Updated on 22 Sep 2014:
My meeting with my PS got moved up to tomorrow. Feeling pretty nervous actually. Last time I saw him he said he could remove them in office under local anesthesia. I suspect I can get scheduled fairly quickly for the actual removal. Yikes! Cold feet. Hope I can snap a couple pics with my smartphone of my before photos (from 14yo) while I'm there to strengthen my resolve.

Updated on 23 Sep 2014:
Scheduled for 10/29! My PS was very kind. It does look like I might have to get a little sedation with the local anesthetic. He also wants me to go to the big surgery center. He explained that he treats the capsule with a special gas that helps them shrink and heal. I cant tell you how much i appreciated that he didn't try to talk me out of it and was very supportive. He shared a lot of clinical research about followup treatments we could do to fluff up and tighten skin. Super professional and kind. The staff was very nice too. I'm so happy to have a date.

Updated on 16 Oct 2014:
Had my preop today. Just 6 more days until these things are out. It's hard not to reanalyze everything! I've come to the conclusion that I do actaully like my implants in clothes, but hate my body naked. It will be a trade-off. Maybe I'll spend more time naked! Ha-ha. I also found out today at pre-op that I only have 270cc's. Not sure why I remembered 360cc in my original post. I'm hoping this means less stretching and my skin will bounce back easier.

Updated on 21 Oct 2014:
Few more pre-explant selfies. My surgery is at 8a. Feeling sort of sad about the sagginess I know will follow.....but believing this is still the right choice. I really don't want any more surgeries or revisions. This is it. Wish me luck!

Updated on 22 Oct 2014:
I had them out today. Here is the first peek about 5 hours after surgery. Yikes. I'm praying the fluff fairy will be visiting soon! I do feel lighter. The surgery was a breeze.

Updated on 23 Oct 2014:
It's been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster since yesterday. Last night I ran to Walmart and bought about every padded sports bra they sold. ;-) I'm really happy with the size of my breasts....and that my nipples are in the same spot bilaterally. I personally think little nippley breasts are super cute and erotic. But right now is sort of dismaying to see them caved in and saggy. I find myself worrying that they might never fluff. I have to be patient. I feel like they look a little tighter today. Might be just fluid though....I'm not sure.

Updated on 24 Oct 2014:
So...I'm loving the shape I'm in today. There is certainly some sag and nipples need a little recovering....but I feel really happy. Hope its not just fluid and my fluff stays! This is about the size I was pre-BA. Its amazing that its still there after almost 15 years, two babies and CC on the left. Definitely worth explanting!

Updated on 25 Oct 2014:
So it seems my initial results must have been fluid. Whaaaah!!! Sigh. Lots of caving and sagging today. I know its only day 3...but fluff fears are setting back in. I see my PS on Tuesday. I'm hopeful he can provide some predictions...and we can talk about tightening therapies. Feeling super bummed tonight.

Updated on 28 Oct 2014:
Tomorrow morning marks one week. I saw my PS today. He offered a couple possible skin tightening therapies. The first works using a thermal lazer that goes deep into the tissues and tightens both the skin and breast tissues. Apparently, its very effective....the drawback is the it could melt away a little Breast fat too. I don't have much to loose...so that option doesn't sound so great. Lol. The other option is plasma gas. Its not FDA approved for breast skin yet (just for faces). It basically works only on the skin....it tightens and encourages collagen production. My PS shared a recent case with me about a patient of his who had a breast reduction using thermo-liposuction (she couldn't tolerate surgery for some reason). She did plasma gas to tighten her skin after and it raised her nipple over an inch. The cost is about $1250 per session and usually you need more than one session...on average two. blah. IDK if I'll do the plasma or not. I'm going to wait at least 3 months and see where I'm at. Thank you to all. I don't think I could have made it this far without all of you.

Updated on 2 Nov 2014:
Thing have been up, down and sideways....but overall I'm loving my new self. In all honesty I believed the fluffing was an urban legend... But it REALLY happened for me over the last couple days. My skin tightened up and I can feel fluffy soft tissue right where it should be. I also started taking "great lakes collagen" powder...and honest to goodness I think it helped. The next morning my nipples were puffier. My pipples are still a little caving...but I hope you they continue to improve.

Updated on 23 Nov 2014:
Things are going well. I'm loving my itty-bittys. There is a little sag from extra skin...but I'm hoping it will continue to retract. They seem to be changing week to week. It's hard to explain, but I can feel it more internally than externally. I think the capsule is shrinking and giving me a more firm feel.

Updated on 11 Dec 2014:
Things are going well. I hardly think about boobs anymore! I'm updating because someone asked me to. :-) my right nipple has a bit of a crease/fold in it. But it doesn't bother me much. I did gain about 5lbs....so I think it may have helped with a little [RS bleep] fluffing ;-) still loving my itty bittys.

Updated on 15 Apr 2016:
Hello all! It's been a while. I got pregnant about 5 months after my explant back in Sept 2014. I had a beautiful baby and now and weaning due to return to work. I haven't seen the old girls in a while. Early in breastfeeding I got up to a D. I'm about an A now and am almost completely weaned. It will be interesting to see how things shape up over the next year. I'll keep you posted.

Updated on 10 Oct 2016:
Hello all. Just wanted to give an update. Still rocking the itty bitties. I've lost the baby weight. Down to about 129lbs. I'm 5'6. Unfortunately, my chest is the first place I tend to slim down first. I find that I like my breasts better in clothes than naked these days. I have a crease in my nipple, where excess skin has made a home. There are ups and downs. Every once in a while the old feelings come back and I wonder about getting work done again. Recently I took a look at the "augmentation" part of this site. Totally cured me! I remembered how awfully those things were! Who knows, maybe someday I'll get a little nipple lift or fat transfer, but for now...this is me!

I am small frame and had AA breasts. At 20yo I felt the need to increase my breast size to feel "normal". I got 360cc saline implants (about a small C cup) on top of the muscle. I went to a very reputable surgen and was very happy with the results. However, as the years went on my breast slowly became asymmetrical and now I can't even stand to look at myself in the mirror.

The things nobody tells you are that:

1) you will have trouble breastfeeding (even though they say you will be fine!). The difficulty is that the breast becomes tight around the implant so that your infant cannot pull the nipple back into their mouth enough to properly latch on. For me it was also terribly painful when my milk came in because of the tightness. Additionally the hormones of pregnancy will seriously and permanently change the placement and appearance of your breast inplants.

2) breast plants are not forever. They will be "covered" under the warrenty plan if one ruptures, but you can't just get one surgery for the rest of your life. They WILL eventually rupture,it's just a matter of time.

3) they will not look good for half the time you own them. This is the saddest part. Because they change as you age (and develop strange purple varicose veins, I might add), you will be disatisfied with your appearance in a matter of a few years after getting them. This means additional surgeries that you can't afford.

4) if you go with saline (and you should because of the devastating health consequences of silicone if an implant breaks), they are hard as rocks, don't bounce and not as errotic as you might imagine. Mine looked good, but I always felt embarrassed when my romantic partner tried to caress them. The sensation in your nipples is also damaged from the nerve loss associated with the surgery(this is for all implants, saline or silicone).

5) with each surgery you have to go larger and larger to fix the sagging that eventually incurs from the previous implant. Further, there is often damage to the breast tissue and the "breast pocket" from the prior implants, so really they may never look right again after they begin to fail.

I have missed my double A's for years. I plan to have my implants removed and possibly have a lift. I wish I had the confidence that I have now years ago. Love yourselves ladies. You are beautiful just the way you are.

I'm 34, 5'4 and about 135 pounds. Big boobs run in my family - my mother, grandmothers and aunt are all "well endowed" and unfortunately I have followed suit. I remember being a 36 C in college, then gradually, I started gaining weight and I got bigger. A miscarriage and a divorce later, I found myself at 185 and a 38 DD and I decided enough is enough. At first, I changed my diet and started exercising and down to 155 I went. I did nutrisystem for about 8 months and now I fluctuate around 135. Now, on to a new issue. Those beautiful boobs that the boys always loved are now kinda flabby and saggy. Yick. I've been thinking about this for awhile and I think it is time. I ache if I go without a bra for a long period of time. I can't sleep on my back because they hang over each side. When I sleep on my side, it feels like one is trying to smush the other. I've always had a bad back, I can't wear anything that ties around my neck and lord knows I can't wear any backless dresses because I can't not wear a bra! To make it all worse, the left one is noticeably bigger than the right. I look in the mirror now and it's kinda depressing. The amusing part of this is that I actually don't know what my size is. I guess I never bought new bras after I lost the last of the weight, and all of the sudden, there appears to be more room in my bra???!!! How did that happen!?!?! So, this is it, my journey with all of you lovely ladies begins!
I have 2 consults set up, one on July 2nd and one on July 8th. When I originally started this, I thought I would need just a breast reduction, but if I am a D cup now, I think I will need a lift and a reduction and maybe an implant? I don't know. I am hoping that the doctors will tell me what they think will be beneficial.
I am so glad I found this website. Reading your stories has been very uplifting. I am so happy to see all of the satisfied customers and I am even thankful for those of you that have posted about your complications. I want the good and bad so I won't be so scared and I know what to expect. I'll take whatever info that anyone is willing to provide about their experiences! I hope to update this as things progress as I hope I can help others as you all have helped me.

BTW, I left the cost at $0 since I haven't seen a doctor yet. I will update the post when I find out.

Updated on 7 Jul 2013:
I had my first consult on 7/2 with Dr. Denis Branson. He came highly recommended from someone from work. The office seemed a little outdated, though clean and well kept. BEST PART - they were ON TIME. The staff was very nice. I met with his nurse first. She briefly went over my medical history and my family medical history. She explained how the rest of the consultation would go. Asked me to take off my top and bra, gave me a paper top and left me to change. She and the doctor came back, he took some measurements, took some pictures and did a breast exam. I covered up and they brought me to his office to further discuss the procedure.
He is recommending a lift - NO implant since I am okay with a C-D cup size. I do have asymmetry, so he would reduce the left to equal the right, put everything where it should be and that should be (he thinks) a large C, small D. Anchor scar, I forgot to ask what kind of stitches he uses.
Likes - I like the fact that he gave me all of the information up front, including possible complications. I like that he didn't rush me through asking my questions. The surgery is in a surgical center near his office. I really like the fact that I would stay overnight. We live about a 45 minutes from Syracuse, this way, my boyfriend and I would get some rest knowing that staff would be there if something looked funny or if there were any complications that night. The center seems to give plastic surgery patients a lot of privacy, to include a separate check-in area and private rooms. I don't like the fact that my boyfriend can't stay with me (center rules, no overnight guests), however, there is a bed and breakfast about a mile away - $100/night - what's another $100 in the grand scheme of things now?!??!! Drains would come out before I go home the next day - thankfully! Taking them home seems icky! Get to shower that day as well. Don't have to buy $50 surgical bras, he sends you home in your own bra (not sure in my case if that is true, as I only wear underwire) and recommends the cheap zip front sports bras from walmart. I also like the fact that he is the type of doctor that says (after the surgery at least) call me if you need me, if you don't think something looks right or feels right or you are concerned. That put me at ease.
Unsure of - He has no breast surgery before/after shots on his website and I didn't think to ask during the consultation.
Overall - seems very thorough, though he is a little dry. $6600 (his fee, surgical center fee, overnight fee, Anesthesiologist fee and all post op appointments for the first year are all included in that price).
Going in to this, I didn't want implants, now, I am concerned that not getting implants won't leave me with a good shape and size. Anyone have a lift and not get implants? Thoughts?

Updated on 7 Jul 2013:
I forgot to say, he said insurance WON'T cover the surgery. For them to cover it, he would have to remove a minimum of 500 grams per breast which would leave me an A cup. That won't work, I don't think that would leave me very proportionate to the rest of my body. I'll update again after my next consult tomorrow!

Updated on 9 Jul 2013:
I'll go in to my review of the 2nd consult a little later, but how would you feel if a doctor did not have before/after shots to show you? I know that every body is different and just because it turned out one way for someone doesn't mean it will turn out the same for you...but still, I would think examples of their work of the same procedure would be helpful...thoughts???

Updated on 9 Jul 2013:
Is my review updating?

Updated on 5 Aug 2013:
My second consult was with Dr. Anthony Deboni. Once again, THEY WERE ON TIME (why can't my dentist and primary care doctor's be on time like that)? All of the staff was super nice. I met briefly with his nurse first. The doctor came in, took measurements and explained the procedure. He pretty much said the same thing as the first doctor - reduce the left to equal the size of the right and lift both with an anchor lift. He also said that he did not feel that an implant would be necessary, unless I wanted to be a DD or bigger. I told him no, C/D would work for me. Anchor scar. He also showed me pictures of other surgeries that he has done, he left and his nurse took pictures. We met with the business manager, who gave us more information. She also had a lift by the doctor and spoke highly and passionately of his work. She probably would have showed me the "finished product", if i asked, but that was a little weird....
Likes - very personable, showed me pictures. May or may not use drains, would be able to shower the next day, sleeping in bed vs. couch is okay.
Unsure of - he either spoke very fast or he was rushed. He gave me a lot of information, but didn't seem to go in to the details.

Updated on 5 Aug 2013:
I decided to go with Dr. Denis Branson. Pre-op is scheduled for September 10 and surgery is scheduled for September 25th.
It was really hard to decide. Both doctor's recommended the same thing for me - same type of scar, no implants, same technique, etc. Both doctor's and their respective staff were all kind, understanding, timely and helpful. The deciding factor was that Dr. Branson spent over an hour with me, answered all of my questions and went in to greater detail. Also, I like the fact that they will keep me overnight. We live 45 minutes from Syracuse or Cortland (2 closests major cities with hospitals), so if there was an issue after I went home, I may dismiss it because of the drive. This way, there are no questions, someone will be there to check me. Hopefully, we will both be able to get some rest.
I've already started my shopping - hoodies, bras from Walmart and men's tank tops. I got a 38 and a 40, just in case for swelling. It's been FOREVER since I have worn a bra without underwire - it doesn't seem like it will hold me up? Anyone have a good bra recommendation that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I don't need a surgical bra, just a front closure sports bra.

Updated on 2 Oct 2013:
When I started this journey, I really wanted to stay on top of this and hopefully help others as you all have helped me, but life just gets in the way sometimes...

So, the next step was my mammogram. Due to my age and the fact that i don't have a family history of breast cancer, i was not due for my first mammogram yet, however, the doctor ordered one for a baseline. I got the mammogram the beginning-mid of august. The doctor that read the results ordered an ultrasound too. Originally, i was freaked out about this, but apparently, the state of NY makes the centers do an ultrasound if the patient has dense tissue (which i guess i do!). All came out fine.

Next came paying of the bills, which made this experience REAL. I had to pay the doctor, the surgery center and the anesthesia doctor separate, however they all took credit cards (6600 more miles!).

Between my boyfriend's hobby of dirt car racing and work being REALLY busy, time really flew by. I didn't start to panic until maybe a week or two before. Then it was anxiety - why am i doing this to myself? is the biggest question I asked myself daily. The answers - it couldn't get much worse - I hate how I look, i can't walk around without a bra, I was so uncomfortable when i slept, etc. etc.

Week before surgery - tried to prepare me and the house as much as possible. Had my pre-op, got my prescriptions filled, had to pee in a cup, grocery shopped, cleaned the house, etc.

Day before - I had to work, which was good, took my mind off of everything. Double dose of antibiotics and off to sleep (and i really did sleep too).

Day of - woke before my alarm, was having anxiety about oversleeping and missing the surgery time! We got to the surgery center super early and they were so nice and took me to my room early too. Went over medical history, more peeing in a cup (pregnancy test this time), and i got to get changed - very stylish gown, surgical undies (boyshorts - kinda cute too) and booties. A nurse came in to do my IV (which was actually the part that i was dreading the most) and strapped things around my legs (which would be hooked to a machine to inflate and deflate so i didn't get blood clots). The nurses came in to check on me, the anesthesia tech and anesthesiologist came in to talk to me and the doctor came in to do his markings and measurements. They took me almost on time (9:00) and away I went. The doctor was introducing me to all of the nurses in the operating room as i was getting settled. I tried to ask what kind of music they listen to during the surgery and i was out (and i'm really bummed not to have learned the answer!).

Here's one of the reasons why i picked the doctor - i was staying overnight and apparently the only overnight patient they had, so i got a lot of one-on-one care. I was prepared for pain, but not that much. It hurt to breathe. The nurses were surprised that the pain never went away and took quite awhile to get tolerable. That night, they didn't ask if i want pain meds, they just gave them on schedule. The nurse came in to check me every hour or so and was so nice and pleasant. They fed me crackers and an english muffin during the day. For dinner, i was able to order off a menu. I ordered a turkey dinner, which I think was a frozen meal, but not too bad, and cookies for later on that night to take with meds.

The next day, my boyfriend got there around 7 am, I was able to order breakfast (got a breakfast sandwich and coffee). The doctor came in, re-did the dressing and removed the drains. He sent me home in the bra I came in. I got my discharge instructions and one last pain pill. I don't really remember too much else about Wednesday (surgery day), Thursday or Friday as I slept off and on. I remember my doctor's office called me Thursday and the surgical center called me Friday. Family called me during that time too, but i have no recollection of who called on what day. I think the pain dropped from an 8 on Wednesday to a 6-7 on Thursday to a 5 on Friday and stayed pretty consistent from a 5 until Monday and now it goes from a 3-5 since then. Usually gets worse as the day goes on. I've seriously cut down on the pain meds as well.

Showering - The doctor said i was able to shower that night when i went home, i honestly can't remember if i showered that night or the next day. The first time, my wonderful boyfriend did all the work. After that, he just either stayed in the bathroom while I showered or was there when i was getting out of the shower. He is great with getting my bra back on.

Another reason why I was glad that i stayed overnight - i was draining so much, i think i went through 3 hospital gowns, think of all i would have destroyed if i went home! Old, button downs or hoodies are a must.

Bras - i only bought Fruit of the Loom open front sports bras in 38's and a 40. I've actually been living in my old bras (BF took out the underwire). My doctor didn't care what I wore, as long as i wore a bra. Ran to walmart last friday, The 40 didn't fit, at that time, bought a 48, 46 and a 44, by friday night, they were too big. A 42 would have been perfect. Should have bought that size and more 40's. Back to walmart they will go. Finally got in to a 38 today, 1 week later.

Sleeping - I've been sleeping on a recliner. Too scared to sleep on my side and definitely don't want to sleep on my stomach yet. I've been trying to lean toward my side the last few nights, but i can feel the internal pulling.

Follow up - Had my 1 week follow up yesterday. Good news and bad. Good news, all looks good. The spot where the drain was on my left side is not closing, so he recommended antibiotic ointment there and vaseline on the surgical tape to start softening that up. Bra still 24/7, except when showering. Any bra will do. He wants to see me next Tuesday to check on the opening. Bad news, one small portion of the tissue that he took out did have some cancer in it, but only that spot. When i get better, he is recommending an MRI to check out the rest of my breasts. He is also recommending me to follow up with a surgeon and an oncologist. Thankfully, since i don't have a history of breast cancer in the family, he does not feel that aggressive measures need to be made at this time, however, he feels that this puts me in a high risk category in the future and wants me to be followed to be sure.

So, was this worth it? Since they found cancer that the mammogram and the ultrasound did not, a big hearty HELL YEAH. Guess this journey took a sideways turn...to be continued.