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Less IS More
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On July 4th I decided, it was time for...
WORTH IT$8,400
on July 4th I decided, it was time for independence from my large breasts (DD)! So, I sought out a surgeon....not just any surgeon. He may just be the best with the greatest staff too. I have been a DD cup for as long as I can remember. I've had chronic mid back to shoulders & neck pain for years. I'm one week post op tonight, and I still have lots of swelling. I'm not sure what cup size I'll end up being. I look forward to having less back & neck pain! Does anyone know how much swelling there usually is after surgery? I'm wondering how much smaller my breast will actually get?
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9 days post
Post Op Day 9
Well, my swelling has gone down slightly in past couple days....I think. Sleeping in a recliner since surgery is really starting to take a toll on me. I really need to get back to my job...so that's a dilemma. Feeling kinda bummed.
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UPDATED FROM Less_is_More
12 days post
Wicked Itching
Oh my gosh.........the itching is out of this world! I feel like a monkey constantly catching myself with both arms turned in to lightly scratch at my breast! Yes, it looks funny.....but this is some serious itching! And, what's even worse????? I can't "really" scratch. Driving me crazy......if anyone has any tips for the post surgery itching, I'm all ears.
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October 13, 2013
I remember someone mention that they took allergy meds, they took Benadryl I believe and she said it helped her a lot with the itching. I hope it goes away really soon! Hang in there girl, stay strong!
October 13, 2013
Thank You! I will most definitely try Benadryl. Itching is a sign of healing, so that's a positive thing! Thanks for the support!
October 15, 2013
I'm doing okay. I'm really dreading my f/u appt with my PS tomorrow. I went back to work before I was "officially" released. I didn't really have a choice. But, I'm just nervous as to what my PS will say. Because I'm still swelling lots & my right nipple is not healing as fabulously as I'd hoped for so...... I may be looking at having to request more time off.
October 15, 2013
yea, u gotta take it easy, I hope it works out with requesting more time off because you really need it to take care of your self. Soon the hard stuff will be over and done with and you will feel normal again. Take care
October 13, 2013
Hey you look so beautiful! What size did you want to go?
October 13, 2013
I really didn't want to be smaller than a C-cup. But, I agreed that if the PS had to go smaller due to fibroids & insurance purposes I would be okay with a full B-cup. To be honest, I've been a DD for soooooo long, I can't imagine what a B or C cup even looks like on me. It's been since probablg the 8th grade since I've seen that size. The PS didn't end up taking out quite as much as what BCBS said to do...400gm each breast. So, I'm still not really sure what my final cost will actually be. I'm really hoping BCBS will still pay towards my surgery. I still have lots of swelling, so I look much bigger in pictures than what I'll actually be in a few months. I pray it's a C cup.
October 13, 2013
Overall, this far I'm very happy. I haven't seen a huge difference in my back, neck, & shoulder pain yet.....I've had to sleep in recliner to keep swelling down. I know you will be very happy with your new boobs! Best of Luck to you!
October 13, 2013
:) Thank you! I just asked because you do look like the size I would like to have at the end. I always try to compare and see if what I see on others is what I want for myself ;) I would love to have your results, and I would go for a C too. But I told my PS that if he has to decide something else I would rather go to B than to a D. I don't have a recliner but I can change my bed to sleep in a more upright position so I hope this will help. Happy Healing :)
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Looking good.