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42 Y/o Mother or 2 College Boys Finally Having my Reduction! Atlanta, GA
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After all these years we've finally decided to...
$7,800
After all these years we've finally decided to just go for it and pay out of pocket to hopefully help me w/the "NORMAL" problems associated with having heavy breast for so many years, not to mention the additional benefits of the wardrobe & my self esteem! Had my pre op today and I'm so nervous about everything! There are some pretty powerful medications that I have to pick up. I'm assuming it's going to be pretty bad w/scripts he wrote. Not to mention the fact that I didn't get a chance to show him the numerous pics I had saved from this site of the after reduction to be sure we are on the same page. He just assure me that it would all be fine and I'd be very happy with the results. He had sd previously that he could take them down by half of their size which I'm assuming will be around a full B or C. I guess the fear is of the unknown! I understand the "I can't guarantee u a cup it just depends on how much removable tissue is there" but just give me a little something to hope for! I know I'm just being paranoid because the staff as well as Dr. Larson have been such a help and very nice about everything. So I guess the countdown has begun! Just can't believe this time next month I will be able to go bra less (only at home of corse ha ha ha) after all this time! Somebody PINCH ME!
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UPDATED FROM Byebyedds
6 days post
Finally Loving my "new real self"
All is done now and I love my new boobs! It's been a rough few days but the surgery was great. Until I got home that is. Started feeling pressure on left side and hubby was in constant contact w/Dr. LARSON. Had me back at surgery center next morning to drain or remove hemotoma! Seems like every since it's been 1 thing after another. Had my post op yesterday and they drained a few syringe fulls of a bloody liquid out. Felt awesome once the shock wore off of the needle and stuff but a few hrs after the fullness and pressure has returned! I was so exhausted today and did nothing but sleep! I was feeling so much better and haven't been taking pain pills or anything! I'm getting a bit worried now of the look of it. He's had me using nitro-bid on the blisters but assured me it wld heal fine. The nipps have really been healing as well as the other scars. Any advice wld be appreciated.
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April 14, 2016
You look amazing! The shape so far is perfect! Can't wait to hear what size you end up. Thanks for sharing and hope you are feeling well! :)
April 14, 2016
Thanks, I know I'm so giddy about the size! I bought a bikini the other day & didn't even try it on and it fit! Looked GREAT I must say lol. Just so odd that I've not looked back or been sad to see those MONSTERS gone ha ha ha. Find myself flashing any 1 who wants to see! It's so surreal! Thanks again for your sweet comment!
April 14, 2016
That is great to hear! No regrets! Just a lighter, smaller, happier you from here on out! I bet that felt great to just buy a new bathing suit, not even worrying to try it on and it fit! I don't think I've ever had the privilege, not that I can remember at least, but hopefully by the end of the year I will be in your shoes! :) Flash away, you look fantastic! I may have read and forgot, but did you use any wish pics? If so, I would love to see them or if you don't mind, I might just use your new girls as wish pics, because they look awesome! Thanks again for sharing and hope you continue to feel better! :)
April 15, 2016
April 14, 2016
Sorry for your troubles, but they do look to be a wonderful size. I'm assuming your doc didn't use drains? I'm just surprised that so many do not, especially when I see so many having to go back in to get fluid drained. I'm finding the connection interesting. Hoping that you are feeling some relief soon!
April 14, 2016
Thank u and I'm very happy w/the size so far. I was told there was still a good amt of swelling so I'm getting a little worried ha ha ha. I was so happy to hear about him not using the drains due to all the bad things I've heard but I'm actually wondering the same thing thing now! But I am 7 days from my 1st surgery (the actual redectin) as of today and woke up feeling a bit more energetic then yesterday, so I'm hoping maybe it was just a pleteau or something! So here's to a day of HAPPY HEALING for me and all of the others going thru this!
April 14, 2016
I'm so glad you are feeling a little better. That's great news! My surgery is exactly a week from today, and I will have drains. At first I was bummed, but maybe it won't be so bad.
UPDATED FROM Byebyedds
21 days post
Please help
I'm going crazy! I've had to watch this progress for 3 weeks now and feel like nothing has been done. Now I'm told pack it with gauze and pull tape very tight across the wound to stretch the skin which is very painful! I'm so lost as well as angry and depressed! Was told have to wait for skin to grow back then can do a scar revision! I don't even care about the scar at this point! Even if they have to remove the entire breast I want it over????. Can anyone suggest anything please!
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April 29, 2016
If you feel that your doctor isn't being responsive to your concerns, maybe research the use of silver gel. I use it for a lot of things, and it is completely safe. Spend a little time on Google looking it up. You can get it at most drug stores, or Amazon. Amazon has tons of reviews. I use the ASAP Silver Gel.
April 29, 2016
This does not look healthy at all! I would go to your local ER if your surgeon isn't going to take your concerns seriously. Good luck and saying prayers for you to heal.
April 29, 2016
I think you need to go to the hospital. The skin looking black?? That doesn't look good. It looks like your incision opened up.
April 29, 2016
Oh poor you!!!! Act!! Go to see another doctor! Get a second opinion!
Sending good vibes!
Sending good vibes!
April 29, 2016
I am surprised you are not in hospital with this wound, it looks like an open wound with all manor of things that could get in there. Years ago my mother had a reduction, the stitches got pulled by a nurse, I don't know if it fully opened, but she was in hospital for weeks, yours doesn't look like a bit of sticky tape is going to do anything for you, I can't believe that your surgeon is leaving you with a huge open wound, very incompetent I would say, I would have thought he would have put a sterile dressing over it.
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