Robert D. Goldstein, MD

not a full 24 hours post op and already i feel great I am SO extremely happy that I went thru w this. i had no complications during the surgery and the pain is not even 80% of what i anticipated. honestly i feel pressure and some tightness in my chest but THATS IT! I'm a little weak and I move slow motion just out of caution. but this being my first surgery I am really very happy w the way I feel post op so soon already I recommended it to a few of my friends that i heard were considering it . I'm hoping to be a D cup once everything is fine healing . this is the happiest I've been since ii gave birth to my children !

I'm 42 and mother of 3 beautiful kids 19,13 & 5. Before my kids I was 110lbs the most after I've been the most 160 before my surgery I was 156.. I've wanted this since I had my first but I was scared I hated the scar but I decided to do it anyway..

.I've been reading reviews on here for about 10 months, some have inspired me some have scared me.. But I decided to take a chance and do it.. I've wanted to do this for 19 years now but I've been so scared.

I was scheduled for a breast reduction and tummy tuck but when I did my pre op I found out I was anemic I couldn't do both so I had to decide which one I wanted more. So tummy tuck it is..

The waiting process was the worst I was obsessed with it, it was all I talked about..

9/23/2013 I had to be at the hospital at 6:30 I was scheduled to be first, omg my nerves were shot.. As soon as I got there they made me change went over my vitals, used the bathroom then off to the waiting room I was given an iv then a martini (as per the dr) I was feeling good.. Lmao I got my markings before my iv.. Then I was off to the or room were everything got weird I felt like everyone was whispering and all of a sudden I was awake and had to pee bad I was numb, The nurse said to me as soon as you can go to the bathroom u can go home.. I'm like I gotta go now she was surprised I went to the bathroom like nothing don't ask how but when. I sat back down it hit me omfg that burning sensation was crazy... Hubby came to get me and slowly but surely I made it home I really hate to be handicap... I took pain meds and fell asleep uncomfortable...

Hello gals. I didn't know my post went live or I would have updated sooner! Thank you kimmers25 for the warm welcome.

Got home yesterday at 6 pm and was in tremendous discomfort. I don't have the fortune of a recliner so I've been propped up in bed on pillows. By the middle of the night I was able toile bathroom trips alone! (I actually use a plastic bowl for now) I hardly slept because i had to pee so frequently.

Today I've been walking around my apartment every two hours. Hunched over of course. I'm scared of the narcotics so I've only taken one Percocet today with Tylenol in between. Ate a small amount of food but drinking plenty of water. The kids are gone until next week and my hubby has been waiting on me hand and foot! I've already sneaked a peek at my new body and I love it!



Updated on 14 Mar 2013:
Day 4 yaaay my PS removed all my drains today!

Updated on 15 Mar 2013:
Day 5 and I took my first shower, it felt wonderful. Also sat on the toilet for the first time, it was easy and painless I wish I would have started earlier. Peeing in a bowl can get messy! I was in bed with loads of pillows until this point but my husband didn't like the way I slept so he rented me a recliner for a month. I'm having a few normal aches but haven't taken any pain meds today. I actually baked cupcakes withy kids. Of course I sat at the table while they poured the ingredients in the mixer. The hardest thing I did today was go to the bank(its just uncomfortable to be hunched over outside). My Hub said I look like my grandmother from the back! Lol ladies it does get better with everyday that passes. Im walking around more and more everyday. My worst pain right now is my lower back from being hunched over but I have a hot pack on it. I wish someone will tell me when it is ok to stand up straight!

Updated on 24 Mar 2013:
Hi gals! I hope all are doing well. Today makes 2weeks post op for me. I have been healing very nicely., standing up almost all the way straight. Of course I'm sore a little swollen and have minor aches and pains but that is to be expected with a full TT and BL. I have minor issues like I don't think my belly button is center, my boobs are a bit uneven and t my scar is a little high so I can't wear low cut jeans :( I will ask my PS about these issues in my 2nd appt which is in two days. A little tip for my ladies when you start to feel better do not get that confused with being healed. Today is my sons 1st birthday, I did a lot of shopping and carrying bags to get ready and had to cancel his party today bc I am to sore bc of all the strenuous activity. I rescheduled for 2 weeks from now. We all want to be strong but a TT and BL are major surgeries and you must take the time out to heal. Overall I am satisfied and my self esteem is higher already! I'm hoping that my swelling will go down by the summer so I can wear a two piece(something I haven't done in 8 years). Good luck to you all whether you are searching for a PS or recovering! Also I posted an updated picture so take a look.

I had a procedure done twice by Dr Goldstein back in 2008 which changed my life in the worst way. The procedure done to me was gyno removal (male breast). The first surgery he didn't remove enough gland and it made it look like I still had breast. I confronted him about it and he stated he would do a revision,which was the mistake of my life. I went under the knife again, but this time I was deformed. Dr Goldstein removed the gland unevenly and did lipo unevenly. My chest looked like a disaster. Now I really didn't want to remove my shirt in public or show my chest to anyone including my fam. I wish he was honest and stated that he had no good experience with gyno removal. He basically effed up my life for a few years until I found a great surgeon by the name of Dr Blau.... Thanks to Dr Blau he was able to repair the damage done by Dr Goldstein. The work was so bad by Dr Goldstein that it took Dr Blau two surgeries to be able to reconstruct my chest. Mind you Dr Blau is the gyno removal king. I don't recommend Dr Goldstein to anyone with gyno removal. Don't go what I went through.

I made the appt for a consult regarding a breast lump, and a possible reduction/reconstruction because the mass is large. I explained to the receptionist who recommended I bring my mammograms and ultrasound reports. Upon arriving, the receptionist said to "hold on to them"
and give them to the doctor. I had explained that I had this procedure many years ago. I explained it to the doctor, the receptionist and later to two more office staff members, including the woman submitting the insurance. During the appointment, the doctor didn't even look at the reports I had brought. I was told to call at the end of the week, at which point a letter will have already gone to the insurance to obtain approval. When I called, I was told "the doctor must have been confused because it will take about two weeks to get it out, and it was probably to remind us to send it." Really? I called
Two weeks later, they couldn't find my file. I called another two weeks later, and was told they were waiting on the insurance company. I grew suspicious and I called the insurance company myself. Upon checking, they found no letter or correspondence between the doctors office and my insurance. After finding this out, I called Dr. Goldstein's office and spoke with June. She explained that my file is the next one to be submitted and that I had been "put aside because I don't have cancer and they have patients that need immediate attention." I was mortified. When I mentioned that the lump had grown... She said "you don't have anything here about a lump, this is for a reduction." Not ONE person recalled mention of a lump, nor the medical record even had mention of a lump. June explained that I should have brought the reports. I told her I did but no one checked, and she asked me
To drop them off. When I explained it would be impossible, she told me to call the practice that had the mammograms and ultrasounds and forward them
To her. (Something that was already in the presence of their office but was sent away with me.) June explained whomever did my surgery before "didn't know what they were doing and can't be very good." She told me I need to see a breast surgeon instead. She also went on about her own cancer experience years back which meant nothing to me, as it was just a distraction for their own continuous mishaps and miscommunications in this case. The doctor then called me the next day, explaining that he looked at the reports and was " in Agreement with everyone in the office" (there are only two doctors so I'm not sure who "everyone" is) that I need to see a surgeon because the mass was "concerning." I explained I made the appointment regarding the lump, and that's what I went for! He said "maybe you should use who you used before if you're not happy." If I were in the same state, I gladly would have! I requested my records and made an appointment with a more competent practice. A week later, when my records failed to show up, I called and spoke to Lauren, the office manager, who was stern and angry with me, and literally hung up the call three times when I requested to speak with the doctor, or leave a message for him to call.i don't doubt that they are "re-writing" the records in the time they are "preparing" them. They had to take photos and I wonder where they will end up. I've never in my life dealt with such a disorganized, shady and unprofessional office who tried to cover their mistakes so badly. I have already filed a complaint with the AMA, the insurance company and I'm hoping the time wasted with the irresponsibility and cover-ups with this place hasn't wasted more valuable time in a medical sense for me.