No cons so far. I am 7 weeks post reduction. I just wish I had done it earlier. My shoulder pain was gone right after the surgery. I have more energy. I have more clothing & bra choices. I do not need to wear a bra at all if I don't want to. The scarring is minimal but I took care of myself & stated off work as long as I could to ensure I did not overdo things.
By the age of 10 I could tell I was going to have big breast... In High School I was a 36D ..by the time I had my 2 kids i was already a DD .. Always wanted a Breast reduction but never researched it.. Well one day I decided it was time and I found out as long as it was medically necessary my insurance covered 80%•• found a surgeon on the insurance's website and scheduled an appointment.. Loved my experience with the office staff and with Dr. Wolf .. Talked to a couple of friends that had it done before, they encouraged me to do it.. September 19 was the day..I was not nervous at all I was ready ..everyone handles pain different. The first week was bad , I was expecting less pain plus I didn't think about the recovery process.. It took a long time to heal.. Patience is important, at the end it was all worth it.. I'm happy now ..
I have lost a lot of weight and my tummy has the extra skin that will not go away. I went in to see my PS and as part of my visit we discussed the overly large breast that sag to my belly button. Because of neck,back and shoulder issues my breast reduction is covered by my insurance. To have both procedures done I save on cost for the surgical center and anesthesia. My procedures are scheduled for April 29th. I'm excited and glad to have everyone here giving advice on the recovery process. Updated on 24 Apr 2011: So I think I've accomplished all my tasks. Laundry is done house cleaning is done. Hubby will be cooking so I don't have to worry about that. I bought all the things I think I will need except scar treatment but I figure it will be a few weeks before I'll need it anyway. I am using a waterproof mattress cover to put over my recliner just in case I spring a leak lol. I guess I still need a few food items for the first few days. Lite stuff considering all I've read on here about nausea and more tightness after eating. That's all for now. I guessmy next update will be the day of or after surgery. Updated on 28 Apr 2011: Just got off the phone with the surgical center. I go at 7AM. I'm so excited. I usually take a water pill for my blood pressure I've been told not to take it because it may kick in during surgery...duh why didn't I think of that. I was told to bring photo ID and my insurance card. My BR is being covered by insurance. They gave specific directions to the surgical center. I'll post more updates as soon as I'm able. Updated on 2 May 2011: I'm sitting up on my couch watching basketball. My low back is just starting to ache. It could be that I'm just feeling it since I came off the vicoden and am only taking Tylenol. I think I will take vicoden before going to bed. Otherwise feeling pretty good. Updated on 3 May 2011: I know this is rather gross but for newbies going through this stool softener is your friend. I had my first BM today. It's very difficult to clean up afterward but it is so worth it to feel better. Updated on 6 May 2011: Went for my one week PO today. Had my drains removed today. It was uncomfortable but not painful. But I did not realize how much better I would feel with them gone. The Nurse explained that some of the pinching feeling I had was due to the drains. As soon as they were gone I could tell I felt better. I'm able to stand more erect and sit and stand easier. Don't get me wrong I'm still not 100% but I'm working on it. I can now move into spanx. Yay!!! I did not have drains at the breast and the nurse took off the old steri strips and cleaned up the area and put new strips on. I can now wear a normal sports bra. Updated on 24 May 2011: Well I'm almost 1 month PO. I'm happy that the saggy hanging skin is gone but I'm thinking I should have had lipo before my TT since my surgeon wouldn't do the lipo with the TT. My upper belly is very protruded. I don't think it's all swelling. Now because I had a BR my boobs are smaller than my belly...it's not a good look. I have a f/up on Friday with the surgeon so I'll be asking what the deal is. Updated on 27 May 2011: Sooooo happy today. I've been cleared for everything except abdominal exercises and jarring rollercoasters. I have to wait another 2 weeks. So gym here I come. I can also get rid of my compression bras as well as my abdominal binder although I think I will wear it while working out just to feel secure. My ps said that my upper abs did not require a lot of muscle repair but that my upper abs are more swollen. He said it should look great by the three month mark. I just have to learn to be patient. Onto my breasts. I went to VS Wednesday to be measured and measures (after my reduction) at a 36DD I'm really happy with the size but I thought I was going down to a full C but with my body type he felt this was the perfect size for me. He said he took 4 pounds off my breasts ... can you imagine??? So needless to say I still need to relax and fall into a normal shape but they look good. I'm still not too happy with the left nipple so he said If at 3 months it still hasn't resolved he will correct it in his office. So I'm cool with that. I'm just excited to be able to go swimming on Monday it's supposed to be about 90. Plus I can sleep normally now yay me. I promise this weekend I will post some pictures. That's all for now. Updated on 28 Dec 2011: Hey all. It's been a while since I've been on here. Things are going well for me. I went to my annual GYN exam and he told me that he has seen plenty of surgical patients and that my breast reduction looks great in comparison so that made me feel good about my surgery. I am going back in January for some touch up work to my tummy. My surgeon would not do lipo with my TT and BR because of blood loss. But now 8 months later I'm not happy with the upper belly bulge so he is going to remove it.
Dr. Wolf performed liposuction on my neck and lower face and removed too much fat from one side of my face and now my face is deformed. I have loose skin on my neck that looks worse than it did before. I tried to address this with him and he acted like I was crazy and nothing was wrong. He blew off my concerns and I’m stuck with outcome.
I strongly suggest you NEVER let this man touch your face with a scalpel. One year cigarette free I went to him as a gift to myself to address the bags under my eyes. I was talked into an S lift w/ promises of an amazing end result. With no mention of any follow up visit for 'fills'. I have been left with minor one but now 2 bags under my eyes - and look like I have a black eye. I reached out to Dr Wolf to give him the opportunity to make things right - He ignored my requests. 4 years and 7k later I could not be anymore DISPLEASED. I will spare you the details of the lopsided S lift he gave me leaving very visible scars around my ears and a bald spot on the left side of my head.
Getting ready in Feb 2014 for my implants. Frustrated with wearing bras with a lot of padding and lift. Had the breast lift done 5 years ago and needed implants then but was already getting a full tummy tuck done at the same time as the breast lift and just couldn't afford another $6k for the implants at that time so I am doing it now. This is a 45 birthday gift to myself. I am no stranger to surgeries, having the tummy tuck, the breast lift, brain tumor removal, and vagino plasty as well. I am also having medial thigh lift done at the same time as my breast implants. I weighed 230 pounds at my worst, and I am down to 145 respectively. I dont want too large of breasts at full size "C" is what I am aiming for. Updated on 8 Jan 2015: I am posting photos of Before Breast Implants. Now remember I already had a Lift done in 2010 along with a Tummy Tuck at that time. Those photos are being uploaded as well. Updated on 2 Feb 2015: I'm excited now! I'm going with naturelle round smooth high profile size 375cc! And I changed my mind I will get thigh lift done at another time. Instead I'm having a back side lower hip/butt lift done. Then I'm having the double chin removed with lipo four days after surgery! I'm not looking forward to the pain but it's definately time for a change after almost 100 pounds of weight loss with out bariatric surgery. This has been a tough decision bc so many people look down on us when we aren't happy with ourselves and want to change our bodies. But it's my body! I will post my back side butt area for before pictures later. Updated on 5 Feb 2015: Updated on 11 Feb 2015: So many changes happening in my life, and I am ready, Bring IT ON!! Updated on 15 Feb 2015: Three days of work to get through to the big day. Boobs, LBL on the back side and arm lipo. Adding before pics of my arms. Updated on 19 Feb 2015: Time to get rid of this fat flabby ass and hips, and give me some Breast fullness! I will report in after I come home! Very excited! Updated on 20 Feb 2015: Well my surgery was pushed to today! I was in at 615am and home by noon! I can't see results yet as I am all bandaged and in comp garments and in pain! Thank God for my support system here with me! I can't wait to undress this weekend and see it! Here's to hoping I have a smaller ass and bigger boobs! Lol Updated on 22 Feb 2015: Adding pics I finally showered and had a peak today! I'm happy so far! Updated on 27 Feb 2015: Today I tried on a cute nite shirt I had and never filled out before so I couldn't resist trying it on today Updated on 4 Mar 2015: I came back to work on Monday the 2nd of March (only a week, 2 days post op) and I have to say I was a little bit sore but nothing too terrible. I work a desk job so I knew I wouldn't be too bad. No one noticed my breasts, which is good because they really only look slightly different, I was wearing thick padded push up bras so I dont look much different other than maybe more round and less pointy. And no one noticed my butt shrank... which is also good. So I survived the torture and never once did I have any "what was I thinking" thoughts or regrets. I am focused on a life changing event coming up in the next few months (moving/divorce) so I didnt really have much time to wallow in the pain or anything this time around. I am already planning my next surgery for next year the dreaded inner / medial thigh lift. That one... I will probably take two weeks off work for. That one I am sure I will be hating myself for later. I cannot thank all the other ladies enough who post on here their journey's and gave me the inner strength to forward with the breast augmentation. I am happy with them even though they really dont look all that much bigger I know I can now wear tank tops and things like that and I wont need the push up bra... the one that pissed me off the most was when I spent money on lingerie and had to sew the breast cups smaller to fit me and they still never fit me properly. I dont think I will have to do that anymore. I will post pictures again soon the swelling has gone down some already. I am sleeping in my bed as of Sunday night and I am so happy to be back in my bed and sleeping well. My butt pictures will come too. once the surgical tape falls off. Updated on 9 Mar 2015: I have had a few friends ask why didn't I go bigger bc they cannot really tell I had a boob job. it's frustrating... I tell them that I like them the way they are if I went bigger and made it obvious then I would have to explain to my dad, my mom and my sister etc. and it's none of their business. Plus I work with almost all men and get hounded all the time, they never noticed a thing which made me happy BC I dont need the added commentary they spew already. I just now (4 days ago) getting sensitivity and slight nipple pain... Extra sensitive and in the shower water spray too, mostly on my right side. My right side bothers me feel like I have a lump in there and its painful and annoying... I rub it and it relaxes it but there is definitely a difference from the left side. I always had problems with my right breast before the implants with fatty deposit tissue getting hard and painful then (different times during my monthly cycle) it would settle down and disappear. I hope this settles down too. It's really annoying and kind freaks me out. My left side feels like there is nothing different or in there. I am both left and right handed. I write, eat, and carry my purse on my left side. But I bat, bowl, etc with my right side. Sooooo that whole which side you use more thing confuses me because I am pretty even in that department. Yeah I know I am a weirdo. lol Updated on 13 Mar 2015: Well, three weeks in and I am feeling pretty good, still a little soreness around the incision areas. Waiting for them to drop still of course. I was really tired the first two weeks after surgery but this week has been better my energy has bounced back more. I have gained 5 pounds though and I am having a complete [RS bleep] fit over that. I need to get back to the gym for regular work outs and no more eating out except for a salad. lol Damn body and hormones and thyroid anyhow. I am on thyroid meds, I have been for a few years and I can attest that this surgery did knock my hormones out of whack for a bit... I am sure it will take time for everything to settle down. My hot flashes came back with in a week of being off the estrogen (prior to surgery) I am back on that so my flashes have stopped except I still sweat at night time yet. Wish my hair would stop falling out so much but that was expected anytime any kind of surgery my poor hair takes a big time beating... That's why I try to put a year in between each surgery and try to do more than one procedure at the same time so I am only going under that one time. I tried to upload my back side pictures but this site acted up and I could not get them up loaded. I will try again later. This weekend I am going to be painting in my new place (that i will be moving to this summer). But I have help so it shouldnt be too bad. Has anyone else gained any weight with the implants (besides the implant weight) bc after surgery i weighed myself and I was less than when I went in surgery. So if I really look at it that way I only gained two pounds.. but still it concerns me. I eat a lot of veggies and not a lot of breads and stuff... I am actually gluten free for the most part. I hope everyone has a good weekend. :) Updated on 23 Mar 2015: I had my one month follow up on Friday. Scars healing up perfectly, and completely. Doc gave me the green light for working out and for bra shopping and wearing underwire bras too! WHOOT! So I went to Victoria Secret because I had $150 in gift cards to spend and I had them measure me... I was pleasantly shocked when she told me I am a 34D. Everything I tried on in a 34D padded, wire, push up, no wire, no push up no pad... fit me perfectly!! If I wear a front snap/close bra I have to buy a 34DD. So I bought one of them and a few of the others, padded, non-padded and pushup etc. I love my new bras and I love how I look in them too!! I was on cloud nine when I walked out of that store!! I will post pics soon I promise... my phone has been giving me a fit when I try to upload photos to this sit, it says failed. :( so I will have to do it a different way! Updated on 27 Mar 2015: Not bad !
Love it. Took ten years off my face and gave me a lip line, which I NEVER had. At first, I freaked. They handed me a mirror and my face was so swollen I looked like Lisa Simpson. Two hours later, the swelling went down and it looked fine. I mistakenly planned a very active day afterward, complete with a birthday tea and shopping trip with daughter. Drinking tea and running around the mall with a teenager, helping her try on clothes with throbbing lips was not fun. I was sure everyone was looking at me. I'd catch a glimpse and see I looked fine but it was hard. Then we went for pizza. Ow. The next day, the pain was gone as was all the swelling. I am so thrilled. People are telling me how rested and good I look. It's so natural. Now I'm just worried about when it's going to wear off and how often I will want to do it. I'm not exactly wealthy so I don't know if I can stay on this treadmill. But at the moment, looking in the mirror is so much fun!
