Panniculectomy was done on Monday Nov 26th 2018. This is a journey I tell u with much swelling and soreness. As I go through this first week I’m so excited and grateful. I had a 2 day hospital stay with plenty of info and tricks taught. Learning now how to slow down Updated on 10 Dec 2018: Still healing and had a lil reaction to the Pre solution from surgery but it’s becoming controllable. Swelling is definitely still in some areas with numbness. Love when I get to chat with Dr Wilson about my concerns because he make sure to address them and not take it as complaining. Updated on 22 Dec 2018: Well I’m three wks post op never had drains stayed in the hospital 2 days while meds wore off a lil... Still have allot of swelling the doc said but I’m ready to hit the gym... Panni with belly button repositioned (still adjusting to that ????) Updated on 6 Jan 2019: So I loved this dress and I haven’t been able to wear this for 6+ yrs. Well no garments needed and looking great Updated on 24 Mar 2019: So I had a scar revision done on 18March2019 and so far everything is coming together Updated on 24 Mar 2019: Recovery is going awesome just had to have a scar revision on my right side. Now there’s no sharp pain or hard spots as of this time Updated on 27 Mar 2019: Looking good now physical therapy and the gym to knock off the extra top roll
Dr. Richard Wilson, I can’t say enough positive things about him. I was nervous about my breast reduction due to a previous procedure. He to took the time to to research my situation to give me the best possible outcome. After my procedure he continued to exceed my expectations with his willing to answer all questions that I had. He made me feel as though I was his only patient
My experience with him was wonderful. I had a breast reduction at Martin Army Community Hospital and he was my surgeon. He has a great bedside manner. He wanted me to stay overnight for observation and he would come and check on me through out the day. I would definitely recommend him and I would be happy to see him in the future if need be.
I cannot begin my story without first extending a huge THANK YOU to all the beautiful ladies and behind the scenes contributors of Real Self who so courageously disclose their beings right before the eyes of the world solely desiring to increase confidence in others who may decide to join the flat side. Ok here’s my story: I’m not a kangaroo so I don’t desire to carry a pouch like one. I’ve been lurking around this amazing website for a few months now. I’m a wife and mother of two adult children and just realized this weekend that it’s really my time to focus on me. I’m so serious. I was literally driving in my truck Saturday morning while worshiping God for all His loving mercy and grace, I remembered my husband’s frequent statement, “Honey its time you focused on you”. One would think after being married to my guy for 29 wonderful years it should not have taken two years to take his words to heart. Together we’ve conquer the world!:-) Yet, the concept and reality of focusing on me is so far off the grid for me that I have been contemplating getting a TT for over two years. So here I am. Lost 57lbs back in 2012 and been fighting/beating to dust every unwanted 3 -10 pounds gained from birthdays, holidays and mood swings off. Now that I know for fact my belly has been faking me out with its weak temporary mid-month shrinking appearance yet balloon expansion regardless of training intensity. I had my first consultation last December. TT scheduled for March 30. Updated on 17 Mar 2016: My darling husband just called to notify me that my TT is paid in full. It just got real!:-) So grateful and for the icing on the cake, seamlessly scheduled time away from work. In less than two weeks I will be on the flatside. Updated on 29 Mar 2016: Dolls I will be joining the flat-side 6am tomorrow. Today was my son's 28th b-day and pre-op. I encountered nothing but exceptional people throughout the day. To top it all off my family and I had a ball celebrating my son. Love, family and friends. Thank you all for all your help and encouragement. Flatness she comes!:-) Updated on 1 Apr 2016: Surgery went amazing fast and the results are so beautiful. I'm swollen but honey when it goes down I'm going to be on snatched. LOL!! I'm standing up strait and walking my bathroom floor. My PS said over 10lbs were removed (tt&lipo). I didn't anticipate that much but I also knew my extra skin was big. Updated on 6 Jul 2016: The road to full recovery is an enlightening journey. Dr Wilson was fantastic to say the least. When he revealed by tummy a day after surgery I could only see a frankinstein scar, yellow, blue and red marks and much swelling. He and his nurse told me I looked amazing but I just didn't see it. Until now!! Honey this here doll can see the flat! As mentioned in my previous post, I walked the evening following PS and stood up semi-straight. I walked in short strides with my shoulders straight up the next afternoon. My nursing staff would kindly remind me that "motion is lotion". They were the best recovery team and I truly am grateful for my answered prayers for kind medical professionals to oversee my experience. Upon my release for home my precious family continued expert gentle recovery nursing me for a consecutive 10 days. They didn't have to but those first four days home I was under pain meds and loopy so somebody had to watch me sleep, listen to me talk a few minutes, eat my gourmet low sodium meals, massage my legs and kiss me. Yes I require a lot of maintenance when I'm not feeling 100. Based on my extensive scanning of many other flatsiders stories and helpful hints I purchased many items from Amazon that aided in my goal to achieve rest during recovery. Such as a foam wedge for my back and legs so I didn't rely on stacks of pillows. I slept like a baby most of the time. I experienced a couple of nights of discomfort from soarness but as log as my meds were ahead of the pain I managed. I was able to shower the second day in the hospital with a little assistance and the second day after being home also with a little assistance. I had lots of family stop by and visit during the early afternoon. I gather the word was that was the only time I would be coherent. LOL!! Some tried to make me laugh which wasn't at all funny bIut painful. Speaking of pain. I was able to travel down my stairs for a visit in the sun on the patio. Having the sun warm my sweet face was everything but I forgot where I was enjoying this heavenly experience, GA aka pollen land. When I returned back to my lounged position back upstairs in my bedroom a huge sneeze came. All I could think is PRAY! I prayed that first one away. Wew! Thank you Jesus. Oh that creeping sneeze came again in the middle of the night and it hurt like someone kick me in my tummy and allowed a shark to bite me. I cried for a second and realized that was causing more pain. My loving nursing staff consoled me. Like a choir we all said, we should have given you a mask to wear outside. Talk about an after action review. I returned to eating sensible meal a month following PS. I noticed swelling increased so I increased drinking water and elevating my feet. I was released to resume light activity 6 weeks following PS. If I had to do it over again I would if I was guaranteed the same physician and nuring staff. Its not a weightloss fix but it has really given me a boost of confidence. I really feel great when I'm out in public as if I no longer have a strange hidden tummy but a fabulous curvey body to proudly display. Don't get me wrong I'm not wearing bodycon dresses every day but I do rock a crop top or workout only in my sports bra. Now I'm off to concur the stair master and maintain running 13 minute miles. Updated on 7 Jan 2017: Updating after and before pic. My before pic scares me to no end. How in the world did I take forever to jump to the flat side? Great grace I tell ya. So thankful that I did it.
After having 4 beautiful children ages 24, 18, and Identical twin girls that are 13 I am ready to do something for myself which is to get my body back. I am 5'4 and 130 lbs. I have a petite frame and all this extra belly fat and skin is just so ugly to me. I am doing this for myself. I deserve this. It has taken me a long time to come to this conclusion. 4 days to go! Dr. Richard Wilson performed my breast Augmentation last April and he will be doing my Tummy Tuck as well. I knew right away that he was the doctor for me! Updated on 6 Mar 2015: 4 days pre op Updated on 13 Mar 2015: Well ladies, I made it. Only 4 days post op, but have been able to keep the pain to a minimum. No drains were needed, so I was super excited about that! I have been doing as instructed and only getting up when needed and then getting right back into bed so that my body can heal. I will go in on monday for my post op appointment. Updated on 18 Mar 2015: I am healing well and getting around easier everyday. I am trying to rest and not do to much. I want to see the best results as soon as possible. I am going back to work tomorrow on light duty.
I have never had Breast that didn't sag a little.. until now! I had a Breast Lift with no Implants. I love them! I will be going back for the implants in 3 months! The staff was amazing.. Everyone was so nice to Me.. I felt really cared for.. and Dr. Richard Wilson in Columbus, Ga. is Awe-Some!!! Great work and a very nice voice :0) Updated on 4 Mar 2015: I had my follow up appt today. It went really well. I saw my nipples completely for the first time. I love them! I am extremely pleased with my lift. Bring on the implants!! Updated on 6 Mar 2015: Nipples are healing and scabbing.. Dr. Wilson said they look great! Updated on 6 Mar 2015: Nipple is still healing.. Updated on 6 Mar 2015: Nipple healing at a different pace.. Updated on 11 Mar 2015: I am feeling good and so happy with my lift.. Updated on 12 Mar 2015: What a difference 5 days can make... Updated on 25 Mar 2015: I love them!
I have always had a athletic build but due to emergency surgeries I have kind of "lost" it. Mainly in my abdomen and utter thighs, such a nightmare! I know some people who went to Dr. Palaga years ago so I decided I would do the same. I am a little nervous after seeing some of the others results on here but his look book is amazing and opposite of what I have seen. I would love to know of anyones experience with him or any of the other 2 doctors and Columbus Plastic Surgery. I have seen some of their work on here and love it! Not sure if I can switch doctors or want to because during my consultation he was very thorough and had incredible bedside manner which the other doctors lacked on their reviews. I LOVE my boobs right now but want a bigger size for when I slim down and loose weight by working out so I just don't want to "jack them up" haha. God gave me a banging body but unfortunately things happen in life. My surgery is on Feb 13th so its coming up and my pre consult is Feb 9th. If anyone has had this surgery by Dr. Palaga Breast augmentation / Lipo or both please let me know. I still have a lot of questions I am looking to ask him Feb. 9th to ease my nerves. Updated on 24 Jan 2015: Surgery is pushed back but I am more confident that I will get the desired look with the switch. Nothing personal, I loved the other doctor and know that he know's his stuff but after seeing Dr. Wilson's work, I just knew that I needed him do to my breast augmentation... we will see about the lipo, that I trusted the other Dr. with! Will keep you all updated on how it goes! I hope the price doesn't change because I am paying out of pocket :/ Anyone else decide to go that route as well? Updated on 18 Mar 2015: I have had no time to really update or post before photos so I am going to do that now while I have free time. I have came down with a cold and took theraflu so I am hoping that is alright for surgery. I was given a list of medicine to not take that no one has really talked about on here so THERE IT IS it's mentioned! I had no idea I wasn't supposed to eat tomatoes and cucumbers for a week and have eaten both with my salad every day but I have my whole life so what can you do? Anyways I needed something to look back on after surgery and have posted pictures of myself since January of myself. I try to be as modest as possible. I know some do not care on here but maybe I will be that way after my results. I am already a Bish and I fluctuate from an A, B and even C since my weight goes up and down. after this surgery I plan on taking supplements and not eating out as much with the bf to stick to my diet. Updated on 18 Mar 2015: Updated on 18 Mar 2015: Updated on 18 Mar 2015: OMGOSH this is so hard uploading pictures and dealing with the fact that this is what my body really looks like. I figured having a white background won't hide any of my imperfections and really help me micromanage my progress after surgery. Sorry if it is not easy on the eyes. It actually didn't look horrid before I whited out the background BUT I see it as very necessary with comparison to the progression. Updated on 20 Mar 2015: I had my surgery at 7:30 and left after 12. The lipo that was done doesn't hurt at all until I have my fiancé change my gauges out. Okay so rewind back to the start, the day started out amazing and I got a good laugh with the staff by scaring one of the workers it was priceless. I spoke to Dr. Wilson about what size I wanted and went with a D so we upped the cc to 500cc which was originally 250, then 450 then the final product :) After leaving the clinic (this is not such a pretty picture but I want to give you guys an honest perspective) I threw up in the parking lot of my apartment and managed to pee myself? which I don't remember lol don't judge!! I was a mess. Once the pain meds wore off I was in the most pain I had ever been in, couldn't breath (which could be due to horrible allergies) and I felt the implant when I had to turn to my side so my fiancé could take out the gauze THAT WAS EXCRUCIATING!! I got mad over every little thing like him purposely giving me too much to drink where it spilled on me and him dropping a gauze on the NASTY floor and putting it on me, I was partly diva and partly had no sense of humor lol The pain pills are finally working so that is why I am able to update. I have to hold my boobs up when I get up and go to the bathroom which so far has been ONCE. I really don't have an appetite and ate tom yum soup but not all of it. Yes I had to be fed haha. My phone broke so I will have to take pictures via Photo Booth to give you guys some sort of idea on my situation. I have bleed through the girdle but to be honest I don't care and want to stay in it forever lol Sorry for this being so lengthly I just wanted to give you guys a perspective of what to prepare for. I heard of people being up and about the first day without any issue! That's exactly what I thought but I thought SO WRONG! Dr. Wilson was such a great doctor and his staff was amazing and cutting up before I went under. I remember asking if I would be out as soon as they put the IV in and they told me "no we'll let you know" I am pretty sure they did but I don't remember a thing.. I just remember waking up in a room moaning because of the pain OHEMGEE I hope I didn't scare any other patient since I was the first to go lol oh well! I am so happy with what I can see so far, this is just a thin bra and already I can see that they are bigger. My next appointment isn't until Wednesday Will post more pictures and I won't be as modest next time! I know I liked the posts that showed it all and I want to help anyone thinking of breast implants or liposuction! Updated on 21 Mar 2015: Today has been really rough but not as bad as yesterday, I can move my arms if I really try though I feel like I look like a T-rex haha My fiancé has been great with helping move around which I don't do unless I absolutely have to! My iPhone broke so I took pictures from my macbook pro and did some editing of whiting out the background to give a comparison for the previous pics and for the ones to come! This is going to be pretty short and mainly for posting more pictures. A few facts about the girdle I am wearing, I pulled it down so you do get a complete back view... sorry guys its pretty explicit with no undies but the frontal view I did put a little sticker there to cover up and of course to hide tattoo's. Maybe at the end I really won't care and it will just be how it is. Overall I am very happy just very sore. Updated on 24 Mar 2015: I have been easing up on my pain medicine so I am hardly taking it :/ I also have had to spend a few hours a day by myself since everyone is working and I hate to ask for help so I got up and walked around for 3-5 minutes. It is so hard to walk straight. I took two showers today and tomorrow I finally get to see the doctor to hopefully get more advice on the care I should be able to give myself and a new girdle because this one is ruined :/ Here are some pictures I decided to share. I took them yesterday but have been so out of it that I am just getting around to it! Will keep more coming :) Thanks for all the feedback guys! I like to see how you all are doing as well. Updated on 25 Mar 2015: Very happy to hear that I had 5lbs of fat extracted from abdomen and flanks all together! I saw my before horror photos and am loving my results thus far, he said it won't take that long for my recovery to see the final result :) Very happy with how my breasts are coming along! A little discomfort from standing very long but plan to start moving around within a few days. Just taking it easy. We decided that pain meds really kept me wired up rather than resting so I believe he just recommended Advil to ease up the burning sensations. I am so happy with my choice in Dr. Wilson I cannot stress that enough! A few questions I have yet to ask him because I plan to wait a bit longer is SUPPLEMENTS! I purchased the Alpha Female stack to keep my results and change my lifestyle with clean eating. After today no soda or sweets are allowed for me to just keep progressing with what I want to look like as an end result. Has anyone decided to take supplements after liposuction? I have always been iffy previously but did so much research before hand and since I am now on birth control find it necessary to keep unwanted fat off! I want to strive to be a fitness model and this is one step in that direction. I had a rough time transitioning from 125 lbs to 150 after the lupron shot they gave me after having emergency endometriosis surgery in 2012. That stuff stays in your system and just ruins your body. This gave procedure gave me the confidence I needed to pick myself back up again and get into the fitness world! I use to workout 5 hours a day, once before work, during my lunch break and after. I loved it! I know I will have to ease myself into that lifestyle but I am ready to start somewhere! Here are some pictures of me right before the emergency surgery in 2012 that caused a 30 lb weight gain and what I became. my weight fluctuated from 130-145 for a while but I recently hit 160 and WAS NOT HAVING IT! Then I will provide pictures of my progression now :) I am not blocking out anymore tattoos I am comfortable in my skin and so happy I did this for myself. I want to show others that are looking into this what it can do! If you have any questions please ask away! Updated on 27 Mar 2015: I have been up since 7 am for a doctors appointment, ran all over ft benning with my fiancé AND cleaned after 3 dogs, swept, mopped, did the dishes and OMG my pain is shooting up!! I am on zero pain meds at this point and really just getting through my day. Since I have been advised by a few doctors that I should try to be active I have and right now I am not going to lie I am in the bed lol it is now 4:08 and I had a full day of running around. Maybe tomorrow I will go to the river walk and get more fresh air! Here is the part where I start to get active but I cannot hide it I was a baby screaming in pain when we went over bumps then I cried for the last 30 minutes of the car ride. OHEMGE I am hoping these shooting burning pains will stop soon! Here are some updates ( I am doing everything by myself now!! ) Almost forgot to mention that I jumped on the scale today at the doctors and was terrified bc I've heard that you aren't supposed to do that and I kid you not I am 144. Now I am not 125 again YET but it is a huge start to where my weight kept going up to its highest of 160 right before surgery!! I cannot wait to start my workout routine and start taking shredz!! Will start my shakeology tomorrow :) Here are some photos of every angle I could think of :P Good luck ladies! Updated on 27 Mar 2015: Here they are... hopefully!! Updated on 27 Mar 2015: I deleted the before posts to make into a collage :) don't worry they will be back! Here are a few the last post missed out on! Updated on 27 Mar 2015: I love my size now but once I start my weight loss goal of 15 lbs will I loose my size :( I am starting shredz alpha female stack next week and walking daily.... I really want to keep my boobs at a D how they are. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? Updated on 30 Mar 2015: This one girl told me right after her breast augmentation not to do it because the hassle of finding clothes! And let me be the first to say THE STRUGGLE is so REAL!! That stuck with me because I couldn't imagine it being so hard... Well let me tell you, changing clothes is no fun and draining! I no longer fit into a small or medium... FORGET ever going back to extra small!! ???? it took me over an hour just to walk around and finding clothes was a disaster. I picked medium tops even large ones and rompers for the summer NO what I left with is what is pictured, maturity pants (very first pair) bc they are comfortable and I've only been living in palazzo pants (which I bought another pair lol) and two tanks. I tried to buy a seamless memory foam bra but a large was too snug :( looks like XL is going to be the department up top, which is okay because they still look amazing! I took pics in my workshop (that's where my long mirror is) so excuse the mess!! 1st day back to class today but I've actually been going on zero pain meds running around town with family back to back. Maybe I'll sleep good tonight. I lay on my back and it hurts so bad that way. I'm use to sleeping on my side all sprawled out .. I miss it!! It's the little things lol
Hey everyone! Been lurking for the past couple weeks since locking in my surgery date. I will be getting a Breast Lift with an implant on 08/27/14. My PS and staff have suggested between 400cc and 450cc (closer to the 450 end), below the muscle, silicone to get my desired look. I would really like to be a small D. I don't want to get into the DD range since I think it would look too big on my frame. I'm 5'5" between 120-125 lbs with a small frame, 24 inch waist and 34 inch hips. I had thick meaty C cups before I had my son, but after having him and breast feeding for 8 months, I have lost mostly all my breast tissue. I also started working out 6 days a week about 3 years ago, so during the toning and losing 10lbs, I lost even more breast tissue. So they are saggy and teeny. I am currently wearing a 34C, but the cups are no where near full, so I'm probably a B cup. I am so ready to let my boobs and my belly button get a divorce!! (someone else said that in one of their posts and I thought it was just hilarious!!!) Anyways, excited to take this journey with you ladies! I'm a little nervous, but reading everyone's stories has made me feel better!! 8 days! Counting down!!!!! Updated on 20 Aug 2014: Wish pics taken from other places here on the site Updated on 20 Aug 2014: I'm soooooooo excited about next week! Counting down the days!!! But I'm starting to get nervous. I don't want to go too big, but then I don't want to experience boobie greed either. Wondering if the 400-450 ccs will look good once in. I tied on sizers, but just wondering...just like everyone, questioning the size, but ultimately I trust my PS. 1 week to go and the girls are here!!!!! Updated on 25 Aug 2014: Getting nervous! Only 2 days left til surgery time!!! Having anxiety over it this morning. Just nervous about the change, I guess. Still 100% committed to doing it, just having some nerves creep in. I really have never had any type of major surgery before (ony childbirth and that wasn't surgery or anesthesia), so that adds to the anxiety. Still couting down though! Good luck everyone especially those ladies who are counting down to Wednesday as well!!!! Updated on 26 Aug 2014: Surgery tomorrow! 7:30 am!!!! Can't wait to get it done with and start recovering! Hopefully the girls will look great!!!!! Updated on 27 Aug 2014: Hey ladies! On the other side and besides the fact that I feel like I just a massive chest exercise routine, I'm feeling great. My PS ended up doing high profile 425 cc silicone implants. They are high and tight right now, but haven't taken the bandages off to fully see them. And thank you everyone for the outpouring thoughts and support. Y'all are awesome!!! Ill post more tomorrow! Updated on 28 Aug 2014: One day post op and I'm actually feeling really good! Pain is not bad even when the meds wear off. Took my first shower this morning and unveiled the girls. They are very high with hardly any volume in the bottom, but I know they will drop. They are looking bigger than I thought they would. Hope they don't end up too big. How do you ladies think they look? When they drop do you see good things? Thanks everyone for the support! It's weird and exciting looking down and seeing perky boobs!!! Updated on 29 Aug 2014: Morning ladies! They are still so high and tight. And it is giving me a little blues looking at the being frankenboobie. I know it is to be expected but sometimes you can't help how you feel! :( They stick out soooooooo far and look so ginormous right now. I suck at being patient. I'm so glad that so many of you have been through this and I can remind myself by reading and looking at your reviews. Honestly, how are they looking 2 days post op? Ok you think? Thanks again gals! You are lifesavers!!! Updated on 30 Aug 2014: Hey ladies! Still high and tight. Not much different from yesterday but I'm feeling a little more optimistic. They may turn out slightly bigger than I wanted but I think ill like them. It will just take some getting used to. Worried a little about stretch marks cuz they are so tight so I have been rubbing Bio-Oil on them like crazy. Now just a waiting game for them to drop baby, drop!! :) Updated on 31 Aug 2014: I know, I know you are supposed to wait, but I was getting stir crazy! I did a small work out this morning (no chest of course) and it felt awesome! I feel great! Except for the tightness still in the girls. They are still high and haven't changed much from yesterday, but my mobility is almost back to 100% and I feel really good physically. I think it really helped with recovery that I have strong ab muscles and such to help take the load while my pectoral muscles heal. Hope everyone is still doing good!!! Healing thoughts coming everyone's way!! Updated on 1 Sep 2014: Feeling great from the surgery but my darn sinuses are acting up so my head feels terrible. Ugh! Hate sinus colds. The girls haven't changed much. Still high, tight, and lots of side boob. Have my first post op appt tomorrow. Happy healing girls!! Updated on 2 Sep 2014: First day back at work. I only told a couple people about my surgery so those that knew of course noticed. Didn't catch anyone one else checking them out though!! :) I felt good all day. The ladies were very tight and it felt like I needed to breast feed on and off, but that hopefully will start decreasing soon. As for the post op appt, it went great. He cleared me to do light exercising as long as I don't get overheated. He said that is his main concern with exercise after surgery. I also am cleared to not have to wear a sports bra all the time. He said to try some days without any bra and see how it goes and also suggested to wear camisoles with shelf bras too. Yay!!! Like some sports bras, but was getting sick of some of them. And he said I can sleep however I'm comfortable, back or side (which of course is not yet on my stomach which is how I love to sleep). :( But very good day!! Hope everyone is healing well!!!!!! Updated on 4 Sep 2014: So decided to compare them today to what they looked like 1 day post op......and have to say I'm a bit disappointed. not much dropping has occurred. I can see a little, but really not much. :( what do you ladies think? Otherwise, I'm feeling great. Back to 100%. My chest of course is still tight because the implants were such a tight fit. What is everyone doing besides Bio-Oil for stretch marks? I'm worried about those! Happy healing!! Updated on 4 Sep 2014: Updated on 10 Sep 2014: 2 weeks post op and still feeling good! Back to a completely normal routine with cardio for exercise (no weights yet :( and those are my favorite). They are dropping slightly. I can see it better when I like my arms up. That's when I see the nice round shape that they will eventually be all the time and that's exciting. They don't exactly feel like mine yet. I'm still surprised to see a large chest when I look in the mirror and some days I like then, some days not, some days I want to show them off, others not. I think it's because you need to relearn how to dress your frame. I'm used to being skinny and flat, but now I have to account for these boobies, so some of my clothes look sort of like ponchos whereas before with a flatter chest they looked good. So I've come to the conclusion that I may have to have a lot of tops altered to fit now and have to change up the style of clothes I shop for once I go shopping. I'm waiting to supplement my wardrobe until they drop and fluff cuz I know their look will change over the next few weeks and months. Hope everyone is healing well and getting along with their new girls!! Updated on 17 Sep 2014: Hey everyone! 3 weeks post op and had my 3 week appt on Monday. PS said everything is looking good and to start the scar treatment, so I'm using bio-oil and mederma. The girls are looking better and better and dropping. They are getting softer also..the left more than the right but I'm right handed so I expected that one to take longer to drop and fluff. Hope everyone is doing well!!! Updated on 24 Sep 2014: 4 weeks and just a couple days short of 1 month and everything is going well. I'm keeping them well moisturizered to prevent against stretch marks and to help heal the scars. They are starting to drop decently and soften. I definitely have morning boob when I wake up somedays but they soften back up when I massage them. Back to working out fully, started weights just this week but I'm still staying away from chest exercises as the chest muscles are still a little sensitive. Gonna wait probable another month or two before getting back to chest work. I'm pretty happy with the results so far. I tried on a 34C bra that I had and it is too small!! :) they appear they will be a nice D or DD. I don't want to get sizes for a bit yet until they drop and fluff more. But I will take perky D's over deflated C/B's any day!!! I hope everyone is doing well and healing nicely!!!!! Updated on 26 Sep 2014: So I decided to just try on some bras for kicks. I know the girls are not done settling and not their final size but wanted to get some idea of where they are at...... And we'll the are big! Tried on a 32 DD and they were way too small. Then tried a 34D and it was too small...so I'm guessing that they will be around 34DD. Little bigger than I originally thought I wanted but I like them so far. Still trying to figure out how to dress them but getting there. Love the cleavage in tank tops!!! :) Hope everyone is healing and feeling well!!! Updated on 30 Sep 2014: Okay ladies, need some help. I am not used to dressing large breasts and a lot of the clothes I used to like and looked good on me, no longer look good. Since I'm thin with the wonderful girls now, I have to re-learn how to dress them and what type of tops look good. So what type of tops do y'all like? And that reflect your new shape well? And that are appropriate for work? I work in a business casual environment and am having a hard time finding tops that don't fall straight down from the girls and then give me a larger, thicker appearance...you know what I mean? So I need ideas and thoughts about work appropriate shirts. Help ladies!! :) Updated on 8 Oct 2014: 6 weeks post op already...time is flying. I'm still not 100% used to my girls yet and so do get surprised at times when I look down. I also am obsessed with toughing them and the curves they have. Got sized at VS and right now I am a 32DD or 34D, so they definitely are not small! :) Still trying to figure out how to dress them, but it is slowly coming along. Hope everyone is healing well!!! Updated on 25 Oct 2014: Hey all! 2 months post op (well in 2 days it will be) and doing great. I went back to VS as the 34D they said I was just wasn't fitting. I was getting the 4 boob look and so I went up to a 34DD and it is a much better fit and my true size, so WOW! I didn't want DD's when I went into this but I have to say I like them. They are hard to dress some days, but they look good in the proper clothes and I love touching them. Never thought I'd like boobs so much, but it is great looking down and they are there. I have a follow up with my PS on Monday, but have no worries or complaints, so I expect it to go fine. hope everyone is well!! Updated on 27 Nov 2014: 3 months post op! Wow! It went fast. Still love the girls, but sometimes having a hard time dressing them still. I'm wearing 34DD and 34 DDD VS bras unlined and lightly lines fairly comfortably...like the unlined better. Kind of bummed about some clothes I like not fitting nicely anymore, but I like having the girls and the cleavage. And I really don't mind the attention and looks they bring sometimes!! :) Hope everyone is doing well!!! Updated on 6 Dec 2014: Some comparison photos from pre op to 3 months Updated on 26 Dec 2014: Updated on 24 Jan 2015: Hey ladies! So it's 5 months post op for me and I simply love these girls. LOVE wearing tank tops and have the beautiful cleavage (as you see in my pictures). Found that sports bra I'm wearing at Wal-Mart of all places. It is a yoga push up sports bra and I have several of them, love them and how they make the girls look in tanks! Even though its cold, I'm sporting these tanks around the house...no complaints from hubby. Exercising is great. I am back 100% of everything even chest exercises. I can still feel the implant move slightly sometimes, but not much and it's not really bothersome. No pains or anything. I will get minor twinges every so often, but nothing major or really even worth mentioning too much, but it just reminds me that they are still healing on the inside. Along my incision lines (which can I say are awesome and nearly invisible...go Doc!!) there is a bit of numbness...not a whole lot and not bothersome, but just wanted to mention it in case anyone else had it. I'm sure it's 100% normal and comes back slowly just as the nipples did. But doing really great, hope everyone else is!! Happy New Year! Best wishes to everyone!!! Updated on 3 Mar 2015: 6 months post op. Everything is great. Get small twinges now and then in the nipples and along the incisions, but it's just the internal stitches dissolving and such. They get softer and softer each day and they are feeling more and more real even when I touch them! Can't lie that I am having a hard time finding bikini tops for the summer that I like, but I'm not sure it's because I'm not used to having the girls, or them being on view or what. But the ones I do find, I must admit look dang HOT! :) I hope everyone is doing well. I am going to try to continue to post monthly updates just so there are some longer term result pictures for those who want to see. Happy healing ladies!!! Updated on 29 Aug 2015: Hey ladies! Long time no post. Just wanted to give a 1 year update. I am in love with the girls. They have become an official normal part of my body now and I love how they have settled and the final size. The surgery was definitely worth it and I would do it again! My scars are very minimal so I'm very excited about that. The summer has been awesome as bikinis look amazing now! I hope everyone is doing well! And those at the beginning of the journey know that it is very worth it in the end! Everything will even out and settle and you will be in love!!! Happy healing!! Updated on 29 Aug 2015: 425 cc's silicone under the muscle Started 34B saggy End 34DD perky ???? 37 years old 125 lbs
5'3", 135 lbs. Had 300cc Saline Overs for 13 years. Hated them! Heavy and huge. Had them removed 2 years ago. I am scheduled for my 2nd BA on 4/30/13. I am going with Silicone Unders this time with a full anchor lift. The doctor is going to decide on size but looking at 350-375-400cc HP's. I feel confident that I have shown him enough pics of my wish boobs. I am a nervous wreck! Hoping that I will like Silicone better than the Saline. I think placement has a lot to do with it also. I had nothing holding them up except for skin before, so definitely going under the muscle this time. I will post pics and keep you all updated. The surgery is very close!!! Staying motivated on here :) Updated on 20 Apr 2014: I was raised in church, and I understand God made us and is happy with us; but is it so bad that we want to feel better about ourselves? I have family that I am having a difficult time hiding this surgery from. I have almost slipped up and said "Oh when I have my surgery in two weeks" -then caught myself -oh I mean when I am out of town and really busy. I hate lying! But I know the reaction of these family members. It makes me feel bad, and I truly want to feel good about doing this. I do not think God would be angry at me for doing this. Any thoughts from anyone? Anyone else had to deal with this, or similar experience. Updated on 2 May 2014: Had the lift and implants on 4/30. I'm only 2 days post op. Doctor says I'm really swollen and that I will drop. He feels certain that I will be happy with end results. Right now I find that hard to believe. I'm very discouraged at the pics. Want to cry all the time. Thinking what did I do!!! Updated on 2 May 2014: Updated on 20 May 2014: Excellent surgeon! Amazing precision with incisions. Worth it! Would return to him, and would highly recommend! I had a lift and had put it off a long time for fear of scarring; now I ask myself why I waited so long! I feel so good about myself again! I have a very youthful appearance. He even repaired scarring from my previous surgery - I do not think I am going need any scar cream at all. :) So excited!!! I do not know why my pics came out so dark. I will post new ones soon. Updated on 20 May 2014: Tried to brighten pictures :) Updated on 23 Jan 2015:
I was so so scared of undergoing it. I've had two c-sections, but somehow this was different. I was worried about my life, something going wrong, my children. I felt so guilty for doing this even though my husband was very supportive. I read a lot (perhaps too much) and waited two months between my initial consultation and the surgery. Well, all the anxiety was gone when I decided to pray and give it all to The Lord. I know this is a cosmetic procedure, but I could not leave my faith outside of this part of my life. I know and God knows too the reason I was doing this and I can honestly say the moment I prayed with faith and conviction, He removed all my worries and gave me a peace that surpasses understanding. Well, I did it! Yesterday. I felt peace, and was completely awake and conscious immediately after the surgery. My doctor is amazing! The staff was wonderful and although I feel a little pain at the end of the four hour interval, as soon as I take the next pain pill, it's gone. I've been getting up to use the bathroom (with help), and have been eating light and drinking lots of fluids. I will say that so far it's been great. The biggest battle is in the mind. Also, trusting your PS is essential. Mine awesome. Had great references on him and already got my morning call from him. I have no idea what my tummy looks like, but so far I am happy I gave myself this Christmas present. Updated on 22 Dec 2013: It's been a great experience as far as pain s concerned. Much less painful thank c-section and totally controllable by meds. I passed gas today, but have not been number 2 yet. I know that will be an accomplishment. I am concerned about one thing... I took my binder off today to shower and saw wrinkles that didn't exist before... I am so worried it will look awful. I called my PS and another doctor was on call. He says it's too soon to tell anything... But I see pics of women with a flat stomach after day 2....what's wrong with me? Updated on 29 Dec 2013: Wow, this week had flown by! Recovery has been great! I will be honest. Two things that I was scared to death before my surgery were "the scar being high" and "feeling a lot of pain." My doctor made my scar really low and I am very happy with that. And to be honest, the pain has been so manageable. I really have not felt pain. Just discomfort. My c-sections were a lot worse. I have been sleeping on my recliner and in the first few days I had Oxycodone every 4 hours, then I extended it to every 6, then 8 then the bottle was empty :) but I don't really need it anymore...a little Tylenol will do if I feel discomfort on my incision, but I have only needed to take two in the mornings, two I the evenings if that. I don't wait until I am in pain to take meds and that has really helped. The most pain I have felt on a scale of 1-10 was a 3, but only on the first couple of days. The most painful experience no one talks about it is your first bowel movement. My first BM was a horrible experience and it reminded me the first time after my c-sections. That happened on day 5, but it's just the first time; after that, I have been regular and without pain when going to the bathroom. I did mention earlier that I was disappointed about not being flat. That was something I did not expect. But it is flattening out. And yesterday I liked what I saw in the mirror. I have been wearing my binder day and night and only remove it once a day to shower. I have talked to friends that have had TTs and they say it's normal and will flatten out. I have also talked to a nurse who called to confirm my appointment tomorrow. She said the same thing...it will flatten out. I am swollen in parts (not everywhere) and that makes it bumpy. I had a mini TT with tightening of the lower and upper abdominal muscles and some lipo and the bumps are normal... I sure hope! I still have not taken any pics. Didn't feel brave enough for it. But I will soon.
Thanks for your question. I usually advise my patients to begin gradually increasing activity after surgery, do a little more each day, as Dr. Spring stated. There are no specific exercises to help with the process, just time and patience. Best of luck on a speedy and successful recovery.
Thank you for your question. You did not mention how long it's been since your surgery, so can't really answer accurately. If you are less than 6 months out from your surgery, I would advise you to give this more time. Also, I would encourage you to keep in touch with your PS to discuss any concerns you have about post operative results, he/she knows the specifics of your case. Best of luck.
Thank you for your question. I agree with your PS, it takes time for the body to heal after any surgery. You will not see final results for several months due to swelling. Keep in touch with your PS and follow your post operative instructions. Best of luck.
Thanks for your question. What you are describing is very common. It takes several months to see the final results after gynecomastia surgery. Be patient with yourself and give your body time to heal, this will improve soon. I would also encourage you to keep your PS informed about any concerns about your results. Best of luck.
Thank you for your question. The fact that you had previous PE with your tummy tuck does put you at a greater risk for recurrence with subsequent surgeries. I would advise you to discuss this with your PS as well as your internist. The tummy tuck procedure is certainly a longer procedure than a lift, but as with any surgery you should always weigh the risks against the benefits. Best of luck.
