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39 Yr Old BF 2 Kids 14 Mo Each - Albuquerque, NM

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15 days post

Happy 2wk birthday!!

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I'm right at 2wks and I'm feeling great. Still get the morning boob but I get it here and there all throughout the day. I notice it more when I drive alot. Been getting out and about and I'm feeling more comfortable about being around crowds of people without getting injured. Still cautious, however! My steri stripped are loosening and I'm getting it more itchy by the day.
I'm on the hunt for a sports bra that zips in the front. The med bra is stating to bug me.
Still taking my vitamin C, bromelian, chorella, ran out if arnica tablets. I must say I really think the arnica works! I barely had any bruising at all on the surface. Which is strange because I usually bruise easily! I'll have to give props to Dr.Hopkins for that as well.
I'm looking forward to going to my next follow up to see what restrictions are lifted. I've had to wear a " thong bra" which I hate. Doc told hubby I have stretchy skin and wants to ensure my cleavage turns out perfect. So there's that one issue, which is easy to deal with. I think just the first week I was so swollen. And he was worried about tenting but this week my swelling is gone down so much. I've started rounding out to! I appreciate his better safe then sorry attitude and will continue to follow directions to the T!
Hope everyone is happily recoverying!!!

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Michael S. Hopkins, MD (retired)

Michael S. Hopkins, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 6, 2016
How are your going sweet?
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4 days post

Day 4 post op

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I'm on day 4 and I'm am completely off percocet. I did have a muscle relaxer last night and a benadryl. I've had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics but that is normal for me. I went for a short walk outside with out any problems. I have the rolled up washcloth in my cleavage bc PS says my skin is stretchy. Wants to make sure the cleavage looks good. I ordered the thong bra but it's very uncomfortable. UGH! I feel like once the swelling goes down it'll be fine. Keeping up with the ice, massages and walks. I have feeling every where and my nips are nice and pink. I'm hanging in there!! Doc said everything looks perfect. Go back in 2 weeks

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September 4, 2016
Good luck babe, I hope healing goes far from here. I felt most human from day 5 & on wards. Just take it easy though as day 7 I fainted after a shower even though I was feeling pretty good! Swelling definitely started to go away around day 5/6 as well :) look after yourself Sweet xx
September 4, 2016
*fast from here
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September 4, 2016
Thank you!! I'm happy I dont feel so doped up. I hate that you fainted! Goodness I hope your alright. I'm so ready for some of the swelling to go away!!! Your pics look like your coming along real nice!! :) :)
September 5, 2016
I'm a brand new woman today :) time is our friend! How are you going?
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September 6, 2016
I'm feeling more human but still in a bit of a fog. Trying to get outside and went for a drive. I'm still feeling tired and bloated! So happy your feeling great can not wait to be there!!
September 6, 2016
Try to enjoy your chance to be lazy.. We don't seem to get much of an opportunity for that these days! X
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September 6, 2016
That is so true!! I like the way you think!!! ;) I'm going to try and take advantage of that while I can . Then it's back to work!!!!
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Day of treatment

BL AND ba

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It the end of the day and I'm on the other side!! I did it, I did it!! My husband& kids have been wonderful. I have awesome friends who have checked in on me too. Im sleeping in the recliner tonight and probably for few days. I've been in and out of sleep all day. I'm close to the bathroom which is great because I'm letting go of some of that fluid. Then I take a walk around for a few minutes. Pressure on the chest and feels like I've done to many push-ups, but totally tolerable today. Staying on top of my meds and taking it easy. I know tomorrow through day 4 will probably be a beast. So excited to be done with the surgery! Love Dr. Hopkins and the whole staff. They are wonderful. Going for check up tomorrow at 10am. I let you know how it goes. Hope everyone is healing and staying up beat.. xxoo

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September 1, 2016
Wonderful news Sweet! It's amazing how 24 hours can change your progress and the emotions you go through, so take care & rest up! xx
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September 2, 2016
Thank you! I hope your healing quickly. Today I'll try and get off the percocet & use motion instead. Also, last day for antibiotics. Morning boobs are strange lololol
September 3, 2016
I know.. I assume they hurt in the morning because if you're upright during the day, they work to drop into the pocket made for them. But when you lie down, they flatten & come up again? Either way, it sucks & I can't wait for mornings to be better!