Robert T. Love III, MD

Recent breast reduction . Two days post surgery . Pain meds at work .
Have been wanting to do this for 8+ years . Dying to take a peek ! Waiting to change out gauze and compression garment til this afternoon .
I have always had large breasts . After childbirth and breast feeding 2 children , they weren't going anywhere but South . Everyday , I couldn't wait to get home and take off my bra. Had severe pain in upper back / neck and deep grooves in shoulders. Insurance was difficult and would not approve - they wanted me to resubmit pre approval in August . I decided to bite the bullet and pay out of pocket . I was mentally prepared to go through with surgery . That seemed like a perfect time to go through with it .

Updated on 17 Feb 2014:
I am loving my new reduced size . Can't wait to be all healed up and enjoy this summer of lighter breasts.
The surgeon removed over 5lbs of breast tissue . What a huge relief.

Updated on 23 Feb 2014:
Went for my 1 week check and to have drains and surgical tape removed last Thursday . Those drains were really starting to get unconfortable - especially as I took less n less pain meds. I was terrified of the removal part , but it was literally painless . The tape removal was a tad ouchy but really fine .
I did actually freak out a bit when I saw all the stitches that had been hidden by tape . Dr said those stitches are to be removed this upcoming Thursday . Haven't taken a new pic , but will try before stitch removal .
Not taking pain meds for a few days now . Feeling human but certainly not able to jump around or bend over forward - lol.
More than anything , I am just loving the fact that I look a billion times smaller in tops than I did before ! It is amazing how much of a difference of appearance I have with smaller perkier boobies ! LOVE LOVE LOVE this part of it .
And no back , neck , shoulder pain like I used to have .
Downside this week : lost of bruising , turning dark and crazy tender to palpation this last few days . Started taking arnica Montana & Bromelain yesterday to see if it helps a bit?
I have been drinking crazy amounts of water .Can't imagine not staying super hydrated through all this ! The hubby has been buying me the big bags of Sonic ice , to make my water yummy and cold :)
All in all , feel very blessed & happy about making the decision to finally have this reduction !

Updated on 26 Feb 2014:
Updating pics . The right breast has some major bruising but hopefully that will fade soon .
All is good ! Love having smaller boobies!!

Updated on 1 Mar 2014:
Hi BR friends .
Bruising is going down . The doctor was a bit concerned with the bruising on the right breast on the side . But it is really getting much better the last few days .

Stitch removal wasn't as bad as I thought it would be . I have a great nurse that distracts me .

I am getting pretty tired of lying on my back only , but wouldn't have made it without m super comfy lazy boy recliner . It's my fave spot to sleep . Just surrounded with pillows n a blankie . Only trouble is releasing the foot lever - lol - I understand why elderly people get those remote ones now .

Most uncomfortable part now is dry skin flaking and itchiness .

When I first went to doctor Robert love he showed me pictures of his work and assured me that everything will be fine and my breast will look very natural once he got done well after surgery one side of my boobs was really swollen and other side wasn't and then he didn't even give me antibiotics just pain medicine so therefore I caught an infection after my surgery and went back to him several times and he still never gave me antibiotics end up going to another doctor who did and this is the results of what his breast reduction surgery look like not to mention I have the worst dog years on my side and he said there would not be any I can't even wear a bra that will cover it up...Worst doctor on the planet

Tummy tuck with lipo, 350cc saline implants scheduled for March 4th, 2016! After 2 kids, born 2012 and 2014, it's time to get my body back. I've always had thick legs but never a flabby stomach. I'm hoping this tummy tuck will get me looking like the old me! The loose skin and stretch marks have me so self conscious. Dr. Love has been wonderful so far. I'm nervous and excited for my surgery which is less than 2 days away!!!