I had a consultation with Dr. Pike today for a breast reduction. Her staff was welcoming and warm. She was extremely thorough and explained everything to me. I didn't feel rushed at all. I have already referred a friend of mine to her and I haven't experienced her work. Updated on 13 Nov 2019: I had my initial consultation with Dr. Pike on 10/24. The pre-authorization request was submitted to my insurance BCBS on 10/28. At that time I was told it would take 6-8 weeks to hear back from my insurance. On Nov 8th I looked at the status on the insurance website and it said that my procedure is approved as medically necessary!!! I literally broke down into tears. All I kept saying was thank you Jesus. I am so excited that this is really happening. I received the actual letter in the mail on Nov 12th. Surgery is scheduled for January. Age: 39 Height: 5' 4" Weight: 170 Bra size: 34M...yes that's right an "M" I shop at Petticoat Fair specialty boutique for my bras. On average they cost $75 each. Updated on 1 Jan 2020: I am two days away from my surgery day and I think I'm as ready as I can be. I have picked up my medications that were prescribed (5 total). I have my pillows, extra zip front bras, button up night shirts, gauze, ice packs, wipes, & stool softeners. I have to put this nausea patch on 24 hrs prior to surgery. I can eat up until 10pm the night before. I can drink only clear liquids up until 1hr before I report to the hospital. I will be deep cleaning my house and stocking up with groceries tomorrow. I also need to go to the nail shop and remove my sns nail polish, I can't have anything on my nails on surgery day. I'm excited and nervous, but just ready to have relief. Updated on 11 Jan 2020: I had surgery on Jan 3rd and it went off without a hitch. I arrived at 8:30 for patient registration, was taken back by 9am to get iv started and change clothes. Was wheeled back by 10:30 for surgery. Surgery took a little more than 4hrs and then I went to recovery. After an hour in the initial post surgery recovery I was moved to a room where my family could visit me. After a little while I was released and back home by 6:45pm. I took my meds as per the schedule I was given and I pretty much slept the weekend away. I did leave with drains and those sucked. I understand why but very uncomfortable. On Monday (3days post op) I stopped taking hydrocodone as scheduled and started taking motrin instead. I took my first shower on this day. On Tues(4days PO) I convinced my husband to take me out of the house and we went to get breakfast/brunch. That was a mistake...the ride was bumpy and my body just felt sore and tired once we got home. I took a sponge bath on this day. Wednesday- spent the day taking motrin and at home. Friday (7 days PO) first post op appt. Drains were removed. Another post op was scheduled for a week away. Sleeping is the hardest part for me. I just can't seem to find a comfortable position. The pillow I bought helps but for someone who has slept on their side and stomach that's a tough transition. Updated on 11 Jan 2020: I forgot to add pics of some of the things I bought in preparation. -the mastectomy drain holder was a great add. I know that I could have pinned the bulb to my bra but I noticed that it drained better when they hung lower. It also had a mesh bag to place to bulbs in while I showered so they didn't just drag. -The u-shaped pregnancy pillow helped me stay on my back and kinda tucked in. It gave me a place to prop my arms. -gel ice packs. I didn't use them on my breast. Instead I used them on my body. I get hot easily. -recovery bra. The bra I left with from hospital was good but I wanted another to change into for when I needed to wash my original.
I love my Juvaderm makeover! I recently turned 50 and I have been struggling with the signs of aging, especially with my lips thinning and making me look like I was frowning. I decided to get a make over with Juvaderm Voluma for my cheeks and Ultra XC for lips and lower face, I was a bit nervous about the Voluma for my cheeks seeing that some people have reported an allergic reaction to it but my doctor put me at ease. It has been 12 days and I am very happy with the results. I had minor swelling and bruising (nothing I couldn’t cover up with make up), maybe because I took Arnica before and after the procedure for several days. Now my thin lips look naturally plump and my frown is gone. It has changed the way I smile ???? I used to always smile showing my teeth but now I don’t have to, I can just show off my lips! Love this product! I am hoping it lasts longer than 6 months. I am also happy with my cheeks. It gave me a much needed face lift, making me looked refreshed.
I've had large breasts since they seemed to appear overnight when I was 16ish. As I've gotten older, they just get larger and it's impossible to keep up in my workout classes ... while everyone is jogging, I'm power walking ... while everyone is able to jump around, I'm stuck doing the alternative moves. I have put it off for years thinking it wouldn't be covered by insurance or it is selfish if I can't breastfeed if/when I have children down the line but I'm 32 now and sick of them and I want to LIVE without a giant chest defining me. YOLO! I finally called to set up a consultation through my insurance provider and after a quick and easy consult where the surgeon took my measurements I was approved by insurance within a couple days! I'm scheduled for Aug 31! I'm currently a 34E and we discussed going to a C but I'm going to request she go as small as she can (preferably a B). I'm scared for the recovery but I know it will be worth it! Can't wait for normal bras, normal clothes, cute workout tops and bathing suits! Updated on 22 Aug 2018: I wrote a new review accidentally and just figured out how to update my first one ... I'm very, very nervous! Surgery is next Friday and I'm prepared logistically just not sure if I'm prepared mentally? What if I freak out that I've permanently changed my body? What if I die while I'm put to sleep? I'm a worrier! Updated on 26 Aug 2018: Had my husband take some before pics tonight ... my surgery is in 5 days! I deep cleaned the house today and cleaned out my closet ... threw out my "big boob" shirts and pile of enormous ugly bras, so there is no going back now! I'm excited but nervous for the surgery and recovery. I'm scared of pain medicine and feeling sick. Hopefully, I'll be on just Tylenol ASAP. I just keep thinking about the end result when I start to worry. Any words of advice or encouragement during these last few days until my surgery will be so appreciated! Updated on 27 Aug 2018: These are photos I've saved from this incredible community to show my surgeon for what size I would like to end up with. Updated on 29 Aug 2018: I had my pre-op today and I left feeling discouraged and scared. I considered cancelling and delaying the procedure until I feel more prepared. I felt like the nurses were very thorough with the post-op instructions, but the surgeon seemed rushed and I am very, very nervous and was looking for some reassurance and at least a little collaboration on what my goals are. I didn't get that feeling. I'm really nervous about the nausea patch and the narcotics for 3 days ... all the drugs are frightening because I don't like to be under the influence of new medicines. Can you tell I'm an anxious person? Does everyone feel like this right before? Ugh I just wish it was all over with and I could see into the future! Please let me know your thoughts and memories of how you felt before! Updated on 30 Aug 2018: I put on my nausea patch around 10pm and I think I've got everything ready for tomorrow. Luckily, my cousin and her husband decided to come up to stay the night tonight (she is a nurse and he is a surgeon). They looked over everything from the hospital and made me a schedule of all my medicines which was really nice. They are also going to come back on Monday to check on me so that makes me feel great! I arrive at 10:30am, labs at 10:45 then surgery area at 11:15. I'm told I should be sent home by 8pm. I will be able to shower on Monday. I'm hoping to be off the hard narcotics by Monday, too. Wish me luck! I'll see you all on the other side! Updated on 30 Aug 2018: I can't sleep.. I was drifting in and out then woke up fully in a panic. I'm scared! Ugh I'm a mess. Anyone else have a similar issue or feelings the night before? Updated on 1 Sep 2018: I did it and I'm on the other side! Arrived at 10:30am for check-in and labs then the pre-op room where they prepped me and I met with some nurses, the anesthesiologist and my plastic surgeon. After some versed (anxiety med) via my IV, I was very calm and eventually taken back to the OR around 1:30. Then, in what felt like a blink, I was waking up with a new nice nurse in a special area just for coming out of anesthesia. Once I was awake enough and they could see I wasn't nauseous (thanks to the ear patch), they brought my husband back and it was around 7:30pm? I woke up with some pretty bad burning pain along my rib cage, particularly bad on the left side, so she gave me some oxy codeine that kicked that pain back to more of a tolerable discomfort. She gave me something to drink and some applesauce, went through post-op instruction with us where I kept going in and out of sleep, and emptied the drains of my tubes with my husband so he knows how. I came home around 8:30pm (in a daze) and got into bed where I ate some soup then started the nerve blocking pills and hydracodien (sp?) at 10pm as advised. I've also been drinking as much fluids as possible to get and stay hydrated (the ear patch for nausea dries out your mouth), but the tradeoff is I've been having to get up to pee every hour. It's painful to get up and down and I'm trying to be as careful as possible. My throat is also sore from surgery and I can't help but sleep with my mouth open (must be the drugs) so I wake up with it dried out and even more sore. Anyways, my plastic surgeon updated my husband after surgery that she went as small as possible and was able to take out one pound from one breast and a little over one pound from the other breast. I haven't really looked other than just down from my eye level into my shirt, but my husband says he can tell a dramatic difference mostly from the lift. Will be taking my meds on a regular schedule throughout the 3 day weekend to stay ahead of the pain.. I don't think I'll look at anything until I'm allowed to shower on Monday. Will share more periodically throughout the weekend.. I've got photos of my pre-op markup that I will share tomorrow when I can get them off my husband's phone. Thanks for all the positive feedback. Hoping for a speedy recovery! Updated on 1 Sep 2018: I woke up at 3am and 8am for round of meds and a banana. I still have my nausea patch on so I haven't felt nauseous yet. The pain meds make the level tolerable but I am really uncomfortable .. my chest feels tight and my ribs feel beaten, also a sort of sunburn sensation under my boobs and my nipples. My husband has been emptying my drain tubes regularly and taking great care of me. I'm not going to look at anything until my first shower on Monday. Updated on 1 Sep 2018: Updated on 2 Sep 2018: We accidentally slept through our 2am alarm for pain meds and I woke up at 5:30 really worried since I hadn't had pain meds since 8pm. I didn't get up out of fear I would be in pain so my husband brought me a banana and pain pills in bed and I'm just laying here hoping they kick in soon so I can get up to use the bathroom without triggering pain. Another topic me question: I feel like the bra the hospital put me in is kind of stiff and uncomfortable ... I bought some recovery bras that seem softer ... do you think it's ok to change into it? I'll take some pics later today in my hospital bra. Updated on 2 Sep 2018: Ladies ... this pillow has been incredible for recovery. It keeps you on your back and elevates your arms the perfect amount. I highly recommend it! I've posted a screen shot of it from Amazon. Updated on 2 Sep 2018: These are the two recovery bras I purchased that I wold love to switch into so I can take off the uncomfortable one provided by the hospital. But my post-op instructions say not to take it off for two weeks except to shower and launder it. Ugh! I'm going to email my doc tonight to ask.. Updated on 4 Sep 2018: Hi everyone ... my PS called me yesterday morning to check on me. She said it was okay for me to change into another recovery bra as long as the compression was the same. I got to have my first shower last night. My husband washed my hair ... it was not relaxing because I was terrified to have my breasts uncovered for the first time, but it felt great afterwards once I was back in my bra with new gauze and safely back in bed. Today is the first day off of the nerve blocking meds so I'm only on one hydrocodone every 5ish hours (2 before bed). I have a dull ache in my right breast and sort of a tickling tingling sensation occasionally in my nipples. I've been able to get up and walk around regularly .. even emptied some of the dishwasher today, but it does wear me out so I'm back in bed. I promise I'll take after pics at some point! I'm just terrified to have them uncovered like they may fall open? Silly, I know. Looking forward to getting these drains out Thursday at my first post-op! Updated on 5 Sep 2018: I took my second full body shower today and it was a lot less stressful than the first one. I was able to shampoo my hair myself. I had my husband take a photo. Sorry it isn't lining up when I cropped it. Last night was the first since surgery that I had trouble falling asleep, night sweats and nightmares. It was the first one off of the nerve pills... I'm now just on hydrocodone so that may be why. I'm starting just Tylenol today and saving my last two hydrocodone for the drain tube removal at my first post-op tomorrow. I'm dreading the pain but looking forward to having them off of me. After some cleaning and changing the sheets, I'm now back in bed relaxing in a little discomfort. Updated on 6 Sep 2018: Second restless night in a row ...didn't fall asleep until 4:30am. I'm now dressed and ready to go to my first post-op to get my drains removed. Little nervous it will hurt but I saved a hydrocodone for today that I took an hour ago. Hoping I'll be able to sleep better without them! Wish me luck! Updated on 8 Sep 2018: Recovery has been so much better after the drain removal. It was painful but quick and I'm so much happier without them! On Friday I was able to go out to dinner and walk thru Walmart to get a soft cotton front closure bra that I love. I've posted a pic for you. Highly recommend and only $8! Sleeping has been so much better in this bra (and without drains)...and I can't recommend the pregnancy pillow enough, it is just perfect to keep you safe on your back with slightly elevated arms. My PS said I can begin sleeping on my sides if it's comfortable but I'm not there yet. As far as meds, I've been taking (2) 500 mg Tylenol every 6 hours since Day 6, but my PS said I can begin alternating with ibuprofen so I'll start that tomorrow. My next post-op is on Thursday (Day 13) where I'll get my surgical tape removed. She suggested I take an Ativan beforehand since I'm an anxious person and that next step can be nerve-wracking. Anyways, I plan to have my husband take photos tomorrow that I will share (Day 9). Updated on 9 Sep 2018: Here are some updated pics from Day 9 after my reduction surgery. I'm only taking (1) 500 mg Tylenol every 6 hours as of today. I'm tender and swollen but able to shower by myself. I get the tape removed at my next pre-op on Day 13. Updated on 9 Sep 2018: First try failed to upload ... trying again. Updated on 11 Sep 2018: It's day 11 and I still have not experienced any bruising... is that unusual? When do people typically bruise after surgery? Updated on 13 Sep 2018: I had my second post-op appt today... my doctor removed the tape and 4 stitches on each side. I felt like the bandages smelled when peeled off, but she said that's normal since I had them on for two weeks. I felt exposed and vulnerable without the tape but she said I am healing really well! She said I can shower my chest like normal now but leave them as-is without creams or anything for one more week as they finish closing up, then begin putting Eucerin lotion on my breasts 1-2 times a day. I'm no longer required to wear a bra 24/7 but I'm still sleeping in a thin one because I'm scared! I'm cleared to start to walk 30 mins a day and then workout when I feel ready (after 4 weeks). Also recommended I don't lift anything over 10 pounds. I'm just amazed how quickly the human body can heal from such a serious surgery! Very happy with the results so far! I will take photos to share tomorrow at exactly 2 weeks. Updated on 15 Sep 2018: I had my first full day at work yesterday and realized I overdid it by the time I got into bed. My incisions were itching so badly and I just felt uncomfortable and exhausted. So I used ice last night and this morning and I'm taking it easier today. Still taking Tylenol regularly. Here are some updated photos! Updated on 17 Sep 2018: I measured today, and my breast is now about 2.75 inches above where my nipple used to touch on my rib cage (I circled the freckle my nipple used to touch so you can see). I also circled a breast freckle to show how much higher my nipple is. Updated on 21 Sep 2018: Everything is healing really well! Still slightly stiff in the mornings but I continue to use the pregnancy U pillow to keep myself supported on my back. I have been sleeping more than usual but I think that is because my body is using more energy than usual to heal. I have noticed my right breast incision lines aren't as tight and perfect as the left and that is probably because I'm right handed and been doing a little too much. I have full feeling and reactions in both nipples. Still experiencing numbness on the underside of both breast. I'm no longer taking Tylenol. Just getting a little stir crazy wanting to exercise but only walking so far. Planning to begin exercising at Orange Theory again at 6 weeks. Updated on 2 Oct 2018: I went on a two mile walk on Friday (Day 28) and felt fine! My breasts are starting to soften up and I have almost all feeling back everywhere. Still sleeping on my back with the pregnancy pillow to be safe. One minor setback ... I have what my surgeon calls a "spitting stitch" on my right nipple that is causing it to be a little red and weepy. She encouraged me to try to get the dissolvable stitch out so it can heal completely otherwise it will just drag on ... The left has healed perfectly without a single issue! I measured myself today and according to the Victoria's Secret website I'm a 36B! Guessing I probably didn't get it 100% accurate so I'll get professional measured in the next couple weeks. I'm looking forward to healing further and getting back to working out! Having problems with the photos auto cropping again so I'll post some photos taken on Day 30 soon. Updated on 2 Oct 2018: Here is a photo taken on Day 30 Post-Op. My right breast (left side of photo) is healing slower and appears to be a little bigger at this point. The left has softened and healed much quicker. Guessing I'll have a better idea of how they will turn out around Week 6. They are starting to feel like normal breasts! Updated on 15 Oct 2018: I'm feeling great and am finally not seeing any discharge from the last few spots to heal around my right nipple so I've stopped using gauze. I'm also no longer using the pregnancy pillow and am able to sleep on my side and stomach but make sure not to totally mash anything by keeping my arms apart and my chest comfortable. I have regained feeling all over and have no remaining numbness. I have only been wearing soft bras so I haven't been professionally measured yet but I plan to do so this week and get a new sports bra from Lululemon to begin working out again! According to my own measurements plugged into the Victoria Secret sizing tool on their website I'm a 36B! Overall, I 1000% recommend this procedure to anyone unhappy with large breasts. It's incredible and completely worth it! My only regret is not having done it sooner... Here are some photos taken on the 6 week anniversary of my surgery.
I was having a lot of back pain so I decided to get them reduced. I had a great doctor and my insurance which was Tricare covered it. My husband is active duty. My doctor name was Susan Pike she works for Scott and White. She has an office in Killeen but performs surgery in RoundRock. She really did a great job
I am only 2 weeks post op. And have had a different feeling but, I feel like I will love them once they settle and I can be as active as I was before! I had 2 children that are 15 & 17 now and never breast fed. I felt breast augmentation would make me feel more proportioned and look better in cute tops!! Updated on 8 Mar 2015: Ok so overall I am satisfied with my surgery! I did not realize the ups and downs of recovery but I'm am only feeling pain in my scar areas and very sensitive nipples still. I love the results so far Updated on 30 Oct 2015: I am 9 months post op. I love these boobs!! Sometime I wish I gone a little bigger but I like the large yet natural look I have. Updated on 30 Oct 2015: Updated on 17 Dec 2015: Love love love my boobs!!
The very important factor that led me to get a breast reduction surgery was the constant pain on my neck, back, and shoulders. Pre-pregnancy and pre-nursing stages, my breasts were just the right size. However, after nursing each of my two children for a year, my breasts didn't return to their original size. I would easily get tired because of the breasts' weight on my shoulders. At night, I found it hard to breathe because my breasts were covering half of my chest. I felt significant amount of pain in the last five years. Little did I also know that my frequent headaches were part of it. I discussed this with my husband and we were willing to spend some of our life's savings to get the procedure done. I had an appointment with my primary care provider who made a referral to a plastic surgeon. During my initial consultation with the plastic surgeon, I told her about what I've been going through in the last 5 years. She took my pictures in different angles and she told me that she would submit the request to my insurance company, and that there would be no guarantee that the procedure would be covered by insurance. I asked her how much would it cost without insurance and she said a whopping 8 thousand dollars. A week later, I got an email from my company notifying me of the approved authorization. I was so excited and thankful that we didn't have to make any co-payment. Fast forward to today's date. It's my 1st post-op appointment with my plastic surgeon with Scott and White (Round Rock, TX) and surgeon took out my drains and cut some sutures. She said that I'm healing well. My breasts are a little bit swollen but they are expected. It will take 3 months for me to be fully recovered. The pain that I've been through related to surgery absolutely outweighs the benefits of having breasts that are in proportion to my height and weight. Also, this surgery is not even 20% of the pain that I experienced in my 2 c-sections and hemorrhoidectomy in case you may want to compare the pain level of different surgeries. If you had a c-section in the past, then you can well tolerate the pain related to BR surgery. About pain medications, I had hydrocodone on the first night right after surgery, but because of nausea and vomiting, I asked my surgeon to give non-narcotic meds. I was taking Tylenol and Tramadol alternately depending on the pain levels. Each day was different for me. Some days hurt more than other days. About the final cup size, it's too early to say but there's one thing I'm sure of- I am a lot smaller now. I look forward to running with my husband and 2 boys without having to put my hand on my chest. Also, I know I will have a better quality of life because I will be able to do a lot of things which large breasts kept me from doing so half of my life. If you're in Central Texas area, I recommend Dr. Susan Pike, director of Plastic Surgery, Scott and White. You'll be in good hands. Updated on 26 Dec 2014: Updated on 26 Dec 2014: Updated on 1 Jan 2015: I'm on the beginning of my 3rd week. My breasts are still sore but not the needles and pins-kind-of pain. I went to see my surgeon(an unscheduled one) because of the pink spots under my breasts and also, the increasing pain. She told me that the pink spots were due to allergies caused by the surgical bra material and so she gave me a second surgical bra made of cotton, size 34. I felt better with the soft cloth. Next, the increasing pain was caused by me, ( as I look at it closely) under medicating myself. I've been taking Tylenol and I've been more mobile this week compared to last week. If I should move more, then I should take a stronger pain med, which makes a lot of sense. I was just trying to wean myself from Tramadol which knocks me out usually. Now, I'm back to this medicine and it does help me with the pain. I took pictures of myself. I also tried my clothes which I only wore with dark jackets to cover my heavy boobs. Now, I can wear those without the camouflage. I am so grateful!!! Updated on 1 Jan 2015: I'm only adding pictures because the captions were messed up when I uploaded them the first time. Updated on 8 Jan 2015: It's my 23rd day post-op and I had my follow-up appointment with my doctor today. She gave me the go-signal to shop for bras, those that can provide my breasts full support. I also asked her how much tissue was taken because I have always forgot to ask her post surgery. Three hundred sixty grams of tissue was taken from my left breast and 300 grams from right. I also asked her about physical activities that I may start doing again, and she advised to take it slowly and to listen to my body. So, last week, I have arranged for my friends to drive me to work this week because I was thinking that I would still need pain meds. I didn't want to take days off from work, although I had sick days available. I just didn't want to give my boss a headache during the first week of the year. So, last Sunday, I stepped down on my meds from stronger one to Tylenol. I took Tylenol on Monday, and I drove myself to work, although my friends were super kind in insisting I shouldn't drive. So, 20 days post op was my first day at work. I was so tired and my breasts were sore, so I took a stronger pain med that night and I had a great night sleep. The following day, I woke up feeling great. I didn't need any med and I haven't taken anything since then. As I start my 3rd week post op, I am having more pins and needles sensation. It's not really actual pain, but it is a discomfort. I asked my doctor about it, and she said that tissues are regenerating. She also tested my nipples and she found out that I am showing signs that my nipple sensation will be coming back. It will only take time and that makes me really happy. I took a picture of me today. Updated on 10 Jan 2015: Twenty-six days after my surgery, I feel that the pins and needles sensation in my breasts are getting more intense. This is making me weak and I don't feel like moving around. Today, my breasts are sore so, I decided to go back to Tramadol. Once it started kicking in, soreness is gone but I started feeling drowsy and weak. I'm so glad that my husband and two boys are very supportive of me. They are like my personal assistants handing out to me everything I need, and giving me little massages here and there. This whole surgery is a journey that wouldn't have been possible without my family. So, it's really important that there's somebody who's there with you during your recovery days and weeks. All the best to every precious individual reading my review who's contemplating of going through the surgery. It's all worth the pain. Updated on 10 Jan 2015: Today, I went to Victoria Secret and had myself measured. I tried 36 B and C; 36 B fits me perfectly while 36C is too big. It is really true that bra sizes differ depending on the manufacturer. My surgeon gave me a second surgical bra and it measures a 34, but no cup size was printed on the tag. Updated on 25 Jan 2015: I stopped taking Ibuprofen exactly 1 month after my surgery. Yey! I haven't felt any pain at all. However, the day before that, I was still in intermittent pain that I even called my PS to give me a second prescription for the pain meds. She wanted me to step down on my meds so she advised me to take Ibuprofen instead. Anyway, I took Ibuprofen only once because I haven't experienced pain at all. It has been over a week that I'm pain-free. I have posted questions online which were answered by plastic surgeons all over US and I also asked my PS about how long would it take for the pins and needles sensation to go away. I was told that it varies from individual to individual and so I was just hoping and praying that pain would go away sooner. About my scar, I am using bioCorneum SPF30 that I got from my surgeon. My incisions are healing well and the surgery site looks very neat. I can't be happier. The pain on my back, shoulders, and neck are now gone. I have occasional pain on my shoulders but it's because of how I sleep. I have mentioned earlier that I am now pain-free. I can feel activity around my areola, it's like liquid flowing to my nipple on my right breast. On my left breast, I haven't felt any activity at all for now. I am praying that it will start flowing. I am very satisfied about the result of my surgery. It is all worth the pain after all. Updated on 31 Jan 2015: A few weeks ago, I wrote about bra fitting which had me at 36B. But, as the days go by, I notice that the swelling is getting less. I went to the store and bought 3 bras(36 B of course), but they were a bit big for me. I ended up returning them. I tried another size and it's perfect for my size and, drum roll..... I'm at 34C now!!!!! Updated on 14 Feb 2015: Picture
I'm a mother of 3, youngest almost 5 now. I'm petite so the 3 pregnancies stretched my ab muscles pretty good. After dieting and exercising and loosing the weight I'm left with a protruding tummy that refuse to budge. I also tried non-surgical methods like the Tupler techique and MuTu. They seem to work in the beginning as in the pooch seem to be getting smaller but I felt they are not for me since I am unable to commit to doing them the rest of my life and I do not expect myself to be overly consumed everyday of my life with it. Sure enough, once I gave up doing them, the pooch bounced back out. It is then that I decided I should invest in a more permanent solution. After discussing with my dh, I went for a consult at Scott and White Cosmetic Surgery Centre. I was initially very nervous and hesitant but dh encouraged me to go ahead, get an opinion and put the matter to rest once and for all. Today I'm 5 days post op. Although not fully recovered I'm so glad I did it. The pooch is gone for good. I'm hopeful that I will recover well and should there be complications down the road, I'm confident my surgeon will be with me every step of the way. Below are my before photos. I'm 5'2", weight about 110lb. In my opinion, the pooch is really huge for my frame. I will post my after photos once I take them. Updated on 23 Jun 2014: 6th day post op today. More energy to move around. Taking less painkiller med too. Drains are still in. Here are some post op photos. As you can tell I do have a fair bit of swelling. I'm still getting use to this new body. I felt like I'm the partner Frankenstein never had. Updated on 27 Jun 2014: On my 8th day, I had my TT review appointment. I had my drains removed. I'm oh soooo glad for not having to deal with the drains anymore. The stitches around my belly button were also removed. To my pleasant surprise, besides the usual white velcro compression garment I wore home on the day of surgery, the clinic gave me another really lovely compression garment! (See photo). How cool is that! Updated on 8 Mar 2015: Hi there everyone. I'm back with an update after 37 weeks post op. Thank you sillysally14 for writing to me and requesting for this update. I got busy... and lazy so I didn't care to update my status. So here are some photos I took of my tummy today! Yay! Basically I got on with the normal routine of life almost forgetting that I had a TT operation. I wore my binder on days I do my workout because I do still swell up a bit at the end of the day, especially on days I do my workouts. My scar is still healing. It hardened up a bit and had become a little "hump". I'll admit that I did not baby it with creams and lotion which probably should to soften it a little. When I touch my tummy, I still have this funny feeling of numbness around the scar area. I'm not sure if the numbness will completely go away but I'm not too bothered by it. If you look at my photos carefully you might notice a little bump at the belly button area. That was where my protrusion was the most serious pre-op. Its like my organs are still pressing out in that area. I also believe that its due to my posture. I slouch alot at my desk and that probably contributed to the organs pushing against that part of my tummy. Despite these little imperfection, I feel I'm way better than I was before my operation and still grateful to have done it.
not sure if I am happy with the size I am 5'2 and 99lb, chest size 30 but PS measured me with 32A, i'm very pettie, we discussed the size is 350cc silicone under muscle, my right breast is smaller than left, I thought my PS going to put at least 375 on Right and 350 on Left...but ended up with 350 on Right and 300 on Left...PS say that the max she can put in as my pocket is too small. anyone out there is similar to my stat? I'm only 3 day pos and so desperate right now for seeing so small... now i dont know how mine will turn out
I am 35 I have a 15 years old daughter and 12 years old son happily married for 17 years wanted a tummy tuck for long time but i was too scared to do it. I am still very scared hope everything goes good. This webside help me a lot so i am doing it i can not belive it yet. Updated on 16 Dec 2010: Tomorrow is my big day just hope everything goes good. I am so glad for this website Thankyou everybody. Updated on 18 Dec 2010: Dec 18 th back from the hospital and feeling great thanks to my huband and kids they are treating me like a princess. It was not as bad as i thought I can not stop thankyou God for taking care of me now am always sleepi i guess of medication. but other than that i fell good my pain is probably like a 2 its ok Updated on 22 Dec 2010: 5 days after Doing great I had my post o app today and i was so happy because dr said everything looks great and she remove my drains i felt so much better after that, still having a lot of pain in my muscle repair can not go with out medice for more than 8 hours can not walk straight yet but everthing else is great I was so scared do do this but now I am so glad i did it. recomended to anybody. Updated on 24 Dec 2010: Add before and after pictures please let me know what you think I feel my breast look weird help Updated on 28 Dec 2010: Day 11 feeling great add more pictures. Updated on 29 Jan 2011: add new pictures 6 weeks after Updated on 30 May 2015: After almost 5 years and 20 pounds heavier decided to do something for my self again I am so exited hope everything goes well
My eye brows were interfering with my vision, needed to be raised. Result, still painfull, the overall feeling is that of a clamp across my forehead.The scar is more than visable,and does not fit well.Still see indentations of the stiches. nearly five months. Prior to surgery, I informed surgeon,nurses,and surgery staff I get very nauseated after surgery. All I was given was a sea sick pill. I threw-up for ten hours after surgery. I was sent out of the hospital still very sick. This was a horible exspearance, that still hurts and has a poor appearence. I made a bad choice to do the surgery but I did not desearve the pain nor the poor results. I will have to another surgeon see if the scare can be repaird.
