I'm nervous/anxious and second guessing the decision to have this done. Never thought I would do it but I'm tired of this tummy and these long boobs. Currently I'm 5 ft. 7in weigh between 175 and 180 lbs; and have 36DDD breast. My highest weight was 230 a few years ago; I've tried everything except surgery to lose weight. I carry the majority of my weight in my breast and stomach. I've scheduled with Dr. Withers in Houston who I heard about through co-workers. My insurance will cover the majority of the cost for the breast reduction. I'm concerned that I'll be disappointed at the outcome, I've read so many horror stories.
Updated on 11 Apr 2016:
OMG, I'm sooooo nervous! I really pray, I'm not making a huge mistake.
Updated on 11 Apr 2016:
Just finished my pre-op with Dr. Withers. The price I was quoted and paid did not include lipo of the flanks and bra fat area. Which means I would would still have a muffin top and under arm fat.....Uurrgghhhh!!!!!....cost another $750 per area.
Updated on 17 Apr 2016:
Spent two days in the hospital following surgery. The nurses and Anesthesiogy staff were AMAZING. As nervous as I was they really put my mind at ease. I can't remember anything past the, giving me something to relax. Woke up in postop. Confused as heck. Dr. Withers was my surgeon however he didn't come see me post-op or either of the days I was hospitalized. (Verry disappointing). His intern was wonderful, Dr. Kaufman. He suggested I stay the second night because my pain still wasn't controlled. It really helped. Walking for the first time was OMG........the staff were amazing so encouraging and supportive. I'm home resting, pain is controlled but gas is awful. Still haven't gotten a look at sites, plans to do that tonight.
There was confusion around my compression garmemt, when I woke up I was wearing a binder not the garment. Nobody seemed to know where the garment was. On Friday I called the doctors office and they said it was delivered to te OR no one could find it so another was brought over prior to my discharge. Hope not having it for 2 days negatively impact my success.
Updated on 20 Apr 2016:
First post-op visit today.
OMG, PS & nurse tag teamed taking out my drains, changing all my dressings and tape lighnting fast all the while making small talk with my hubby. No warning, just right too it. My husband said it was like being at Jiffy Lube. At first I was like WTH, then it was done and I was like God, I'm soo glad that was done quickly. Little pain, not horrible. Wish I had taken a pain pills before I went.
He told me he felt like my results were going to be really good. That I'm really swollen and I need to give it time. I shared all my concerns regarding the lipo and he said let's just give it time. My silhoutte would definitely be much narrower and not boxey. I made it clear that was my expectation and he kept saying we're only 7 days out.
I was surprised that I'm still not allowed to shower.
He and his nurse had a little debate about what my breast size will be. He says average C she says small D. I want a C, not a D and I told him that prior to surgery. Im pretty pleased with how my breast are coming along.
Surprised that he doesn't want me to take anything for swelling and that I'm covered and taped, gazed all over -breast and tummy.
Going back in 7 days.
Updated on 27 Apr 2016:
2nd post op visit today.
Doctor removed stitches from breast/tummy. (OUCH!!!!). Stings like hell and 2 hours later I'm still stinging.
Wrapped me back up padding, tape, gauze hip to hip and breast. Told me I could shower but not let water hit directly on incision. Wrap myself up after drying off throughly. Lots of swelling. Received a smaller garment.
I'm concerned about my bra fat area very swollen and flanks neither area seem to have responded to Lipo. Doc said it should be fine, just be patient. I'm still questioning whether it was done.
I'm really congested and It's hard because I can't cough strong enough to get mucus to come up. doctor was hesitate but gave me a z-pack (antibiotics) and made me promise if it wasn't better by Friday to see my PCP.
Cleared to return to work on Monday and drive.
I'm so looking forward to a shower!!!!!!
Updated on 4 May 2016:
Today I'm 21 days postop and not feeling good about this decision. My breast are two different sizes and heights and one side of my tummy is larger than the other, I still have a flap and love handles although I paid for Lipo of the flanks. The bra fat area that had Lipo is swollen and lumpy.
Every question to the doctor/nurse has the same response - it's swelling, it's too early to see the real results.
Returned to work this week. Hoping/praying this gets better.