Dr Murray and his staff was awesome throughout my entire process! The best part was the day after surgery, they called to check on me at home. My heart literally smiled knowing they were concerned about how I was feeling. I was high and didn’t know what day it was lol, i also slept most of the day. No pain, just sore and stiff. But anyway I was DD40, don’t know what my current size is just yet. I’ll be back with a update! ????
In the past 5 years I went from a DD to an H. My breast were literally interfering with my quality of life. I'm so thankful to have found Dr. Murray. He and his staff are nothing short of amazing. I knew I was in the right place when I met him. His personality felt like family, not a Dr/Patient thing. I can't explain it. I just felt it. At each visit he sat and patiently explained everything about my procedure to me. He made sure I was knowledgeable about what I was doing by asking challenging questions. Listen... you couldn't ask of anything more from him or his team. Everyone not only met, but exceeded my expectations. Updated on 11 Mar 2020: It was really important for me to document and share my experience with this Dr. because due to hospital rules, he cannot. Major shout out to RealSelf for having a platform in which we are able to share our experiences. I had my first Rd of plastics in the DR with Fatima Almonte in 2014. I had TT/MR, Lipo, and BBL. I loved everything about that experience. I wanted my breast done, but she refused because I needed a lot of work done to my abdomen. I started to give up on the thought of having my breasts done. But I couldn’t. They constantly reminded me everyday that I needed a reduction. The pain and stiffness in my neck, back, and shoulders was progressively getting worse and I honestly was miserable. I really wanted to go back out of the country and get them done. I felt like no Dr in the US could deliver results like they could abroad. Today, I happily stand corrected. I chose this physician using blind faith and my gut instinct. I literally couldn’t find a single photo of his work online. I did other research to check lawsuits etc and I was satisfied with what I found. I took my soon to be hubby to my initial visit and even tho he really didn’t want me to have the procedure (for his own selfish reasons of course), he said he felt like Dr. Murray was the best choice. I had already went to 7 other consultations. My surgery was 03/09/20 @ 9am. I woke up late but still made it on time to the hospital. I didn’t want my fiancé taking any time off so my best friend went with me. She supports all of my endeavors. At around 7:45am, I was taken into a pre-op area. Everything moved really fast. His team came and introduced themselves one after the other. I mean, they move like a well oiled machine. My anesthesiologist gave me the option to get a nerve block and I gladly accepted. I knew that would give me added relief post op. I honestly don’t remember anything after being sedated for the nerve block other than the nurse waking me up in recovery. She asked me what my pain level was, I replied some gibberish lol. Fell back asleep and woke up again. The first sentence I formed was “I feel so light”. If you have large breasts... let me tell you, “you instantly feel a difference”. All the pressure and heaviness is gone. The nerve block worked great! At home, I was up talking, watching TV, and ready to eat everything in sight because it had been a while since I had eaten or drank anything. I wasn’t worried about my drains. I had drains with my TT. I just wanted see what was under the bandages ???? lol. So here are my photos up to this point. More updates to come. Updated on 13 Mar 2020: I can only sleep in flat on my back . After doing even the slightest thing with my hands during the day, my breasts and side boob area hurt like hell at night. Getting very little sleep. The nerve block is completely gone. I can imagine those first few days would have been hell without it. I need to get out a Corona-shop. We have no supplies. But I don’t want to go out with these fresh wounds. I couldn’t have had worse time planning this. My release papers tell me how to care for my drain site, but I am confused about what to do with my actual incision sites. They did leak a time or two but I was told to expect that. They don’t stink, but the dried blood smell is making me nervous since I cannot actually be sure that’s what I’m smelling. I’ll speak to the Dr. about updating that for patients on my next visit. I just want I be sure that I’m doing everything exactly right. I’m gonna attempt to get some rest. I’m almost out of pain meds and I’m cranky AF! Goodnight ???? . Updated on 14 Mar 2020: I called the Clinic today to see if I could stop by. I was unsure about an odor I was smelling concerning my breasts. Luckily, my Dr. was on call and gave permission for me to remove the tape from my breasts. It turned out to be a combination of the dried blood, sweat, and fluid leaking from my breasts. I cleaned up with a fresh washcloth and the pre-surgery soap. that was heaven! My right nipple looks a little wonky, but I realize there’s lots of changes in appearance to still take place. Everything looks good. I’m in a GREAT DEAL of discomfort. Still no sleep. I don’t even want to walk. I don’t want to do anything in which I have to move my arms or anything that would make my breasts bounce. I’ve tried Ibuprofen and Tylenol, they do nothing. I need pain meds! Updated on 14 Mar 2020: Dr.??- There’s a good possibility that you won’t have sensation in your nipples afterward. Are you okay with that ????? Me- That’s fine, my breasts don’t provide much sexual stimulation for me. So, IDC ??????. I can go get them pierced and I won’t feel a thing ????, so it’s perfectly fine with me! I’ve always wanted them pierced ??????. Also me, 6 days later- Damn my nipples are sore AF! wait ... WTFFFFFFFF ?????! lolololol Updated on 21 Mar 2020: Here’s a pic of one of my drain sites in case any of you are curious. My nipples are coming along beautifully. But at the time of this photo, they were SUPER SENSITIVE and they hurt like hell. Bad enough for me to reach out to my Dr. Unfortunately, more meds were not an option and I was instructed to to ice them. Kinda funny how the opioid crisis has everyone so tense about medication. A person who frequently visits an ER with phantom pain and narcotics in their system can get a lifetime supply of pain meds and whatever else they want. Another person gets half their breasts cut and gets 12 pills. Lmaaaaooooo! I still love my Dr tho, he changed my life. Fast forward, my drains were removed. Whew! What a relief! It didn’t hurt at all. I had experience with drains with my TT. I can finally sleep comfortably now. My breasts are still pretty tender. Even a short ride in the car can be trying. I have to cradle them, because the bouncing hurts. Occasionally, I feel shooting pains but that was also expected. The scabs are thick under my breasts. And once they feel dry, my skin feels tight. Which is no bueno to an area that is already swollen. I’ve made my own scar/healing cream. I plan on adding it to my website with my other product. This is great because I get to be my own testimonial and have photo proof of its effectiveness. It keeps me moisturized most of the day even with a sports bra on. I’ll post updated pics on my next post. I just wanted to catch up since I’ve been MIA. Best wishes. Updated on 23 Mar 2020: Here’s a photo from 2014. I had a TT w/MR, BBL & Lipo with Fatima Almonte in the DR. Updated on 24 Mar 2020: I’ve developed a hole under my left breast. I was closed, now it’s leaking. It’s clear/white, odorless, and sticky. I’m keeping it clean and dry for now. I’ll call the Dr tomorrow. Updated pic attached. Updated on 29 Mar 2020: My breasts are still sore and somewhat tender on the inside. I massage where my drain sites were daily, it's very hard there. The spot under my breast is still open and I think I may have a small spot if Necrosis developing. I have an appointment on 4/3. I’m so glad I know how to take care of myself and am knowledgeable about my procedures. I don’t see how people just dive into these situations. I also have a single stitch poking out under my left breast, hunnnnny... it is giving me pure HELL. It’s not soft like the others. Whew! While typing this, I went an looked at the site, it’s definitely something funky going on there. Not sure if I should call the Dr now since it is the weekend or wait until tomorrow. Smh. I’ll update y’all once I figure my way through this. I’m gonna upload the pic I just took so you all can see how fast the suspected infected spot grew. Updated on 29 Mar 2020: These are the type of bras I got. Nothing fancy. Don’t get anything that fastens in the back or that you have to pull over your head. These have the clasps in the front. Go 2 sizes up while healing. My I’m usually a 38, I got a 42. Updated on 6 Apr 2020: My Dr says the tissue isn’t necrotic. But I’m not sure if I agree. I purchased Medihoney and some Colloidal Silver, I’m gonna see if I can at least get it to form a scab. Healing is the most delicate and complicated part compared to having the actual procedure, in my opinion. The hole under my left breast still isn’t closed, but it’s not doing anything weird or funky, but it does hurt to touch it. It seems like every time I turn around it’s something new. Now I have a spot on my right nipple that is suspect. Smhhhhh! I’m gonna try not to obsess over it. I’m still pampering my scars and I’m happy with the progress I’m making. Updated on 6 Apr 2020: It’s kind of difficult to see my progress with the photos being spread out. So I created a collage. Updated on 4 May 2020: Hjh Updated on 4 May 2020: I’m now 2 months out. And still very much in my recovery phase. My breasts are still sore at times. I cannot go without a sports bra. Letting them hang naturally causes pain underneath and around the side where my J cut is. It feels tight, thick, and leathery. Every now and again one of my internal stitches tries to come through my skin which is aggravating. It feels like a little bolt of lightning when I touch it. My bf is terrified of them. And sex can be a little awkward, he absolutely cannot lay against them. They have softened and are taking shape. I can fit my clothes now, too bad I gave most of them away before surgery. Oh well... now I have an excuse to shop. I don’t know what size I am. I’m thinking full C or possibly D. Either way, it’s no longer a freakin’ H!!! I alternate using Silicon Scar Therapy Strips and my homemade oil. I’m going to baby them until they completely heal. Updated on 18 Jun 2020: Today while working I noticed soreness in my right nipple. But some days they are tender so I didn’t think much of it. As I was finishing my last client I started to feel really bad and I realized I had a fever. Earlier today my sister picked up my daughters and took them to hang with her. So I’m thinking I’m gonna get off work and go home and have some Mr. Nasty Time. Ha! I ended up in the damn Emergency Room. Smh! My breast was tender, sore as hell, hard, and hot to the touch. There couldn’t be a worse time to need to visit the ER. I called ahead to check their protocol. Because if I had to be tested for Covid to get treated... I’d much rather to let it rot and fall off. Ain’t no way I’m going through that swab test. I’m shivering just thinking about it. Anywho, they did a CT Scan with contrast, and blood work. They say it’s Cellulitis and sent meds over to my pharmacy. I’ll follow up with my surgeon tomorrow. This process is much more grueling than I thought it would be. In the pic you can see the darkness in my breast, everything dark feels leathery like a soccer ball. Smh.
This man is AMAZING!! I just had my breast reduction with him Nov 13th, 2017. He is a gentle, kind, caring and professional doctor. He explains everything thoroughly for you. Excellent and professional bedside manner as well.
