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Hi guy's, Found this site today & was happy...

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Lexi DNovember 14, 2012
WORTH IT$2,800

Hi guy's,
Found this site today & was happy to read so many positive stories :)
I have 36 F boobs, which have alway's hurt my back etc, but 6 years ago i was in a fire which left me with multiple injuries & 6 fractured vertibrae in my Thorasic area of my spine, this injury has been the one that's left me with daily chronic pain. I tried 3 times through my Doctor & the Hospital, yet even though i deal with chronic pain they say my breasts aren't big enough for surgery?!
Luckily my Dad, who Lives in Kuala Lumpur, can help me to get the procedure! I am soooo excited, but scared too...the thought of more pain is not appealing, but it's a positive pain this time :)
My op is on the 15th Dec at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok. Dr Thiti is doing the procedure.
I've been to Thailand before & a good friend is coming with me, we've got about a month after the op, there's a few things that i hope some of you can help me out with please :)
I'm due to stay in the hosp for 2 nights then my liason at the hosp Kate, who's been really helpful said i should be able to leave Bangkok after 10 days. I really hope this is the case, as my Dad is letting me & my friend stay in his beach house in Koh Chang! The thing is, i love to sunbathe & party etc, but i've been informed not to smoke, drink or do much for at least 3 weeks after surgery. Can anyone who has or is in a similar situation please let me know, would i be able to sunbathe? to an extent of course! What can i do to look after the scars as best as possible? I've heard about silicone tape that helps? It will be New Year & i'm 33 so i like to party lol, to what extent can i party, especially on a party island like Koh Chang? How much movement do you get with your arms? Will my mate have to wash, brush my hair etc?
Also i am not getting an uplift, i'd like one, but it's too expensive. My boobs are big & sag but i'm really worried after all the planning etc, they won't look nice & pert lol...I'm going from 36 F to a C cup i think....
Basically anyone that can relate to my situation, please help!!
Cheers guys. Happy healing!

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UPDATED FROM Lexi D
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Hi guy's, im new to this site today & still...

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Lexi DNovember 14, 2012
Hi guy's, im new to this site today & still trying to suss it out! Can you guy's read my info?

Any tips on the way around this site would be appreciated lol, e.g. i can't find my post in the breast reduction forum?
Will add pics also, if anyone has similar size, shape, can you please let me know if your breasts were perky & lifted without the need of an uplift!

Cheers x

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I'm due to get my reduction on the 15th Dec in...

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Lexi DNovember 14, 2012
I'm due to get my reduction on the 15th Dec in Thailand. I'm a 34 F 33 & 10 stone, i wan't to go to a C,
I'm nervous about so much, e.g do you have to stop taking the pill? My contact at the hosp said i could carry on taking antidepressants, but i havn't mentioned that i take precribed pain killers..(due to a bad accident) I'm scared i can't take them too?!
Is it worth getting the silicone strips? Can i have one or two drinks in the weeks up to the op? As i'll be in Thailand with family etc!Sorry to unload like this but if anyone can help with my questions that would be amazing!
How long until you get your stitches out? x

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crashedcat
November 16, 2012
Lexi, First of all welcome to the board! I LOVE beer! I don't drink a lot but will have 1 or 2 on say 3 nights a week. I didn't drink at all in the days leading up to the operation. I had beer 5 days post op. If you smoke dope at all the residue can be screened for up to 30 days.+/- so keep that in mind. As for your anti-depressants keep on taking them. I too am on them and never stopped. I only missed my meds the morning of the surgery and then just kept on taking my pills. I was in the hospital overnight as I live 1.5hrs away from the hosp. I had drains on either side. There are certain procedures that you can ask for that are reductions but assist with a lift without the cost associated. so you get the benefits of both! I was just reading some medical literature that they have put warnings out around the silicone strips. I am 13 days post op and I have to say I have no restrictions except lifting a height above my head! I put on over the head shift the day after surgery as well as bra's. I am not taking anything for the BR pain. You will need to make sure they are aware of your need for pain meds, the problem if you keep it from them you may find yourself in more pain than necessary. It is easier for them for pain management to know what you take. I would just try to make sure you have the closest conversion to what they are called there so they know what it is you are on. I hope I covered everything you asked...if not send me a note and ask away! I am here to help as there are others who helped me! Oh no tips for navigation...I go between my profile and then click on the forum button, it is not a really user friendly site! I still love it tho!
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Lexi D
November 18, 2012
Hey CC, thanks for the helpful reply :) I'm not a big drinker, but i would like to be a able to have a beer or two at New Year etc! I Have mailed my contact at the hosp in Bangkok & told her the pain meds i'm on. Thanks for pointing that out. Glad to hear your a rcovering well & you didn't find too much restriction :) How long before you had your stitches out? Could shower? Will i have to ask my friend to wash my hair? I don't like the thought of my male buddie washing my hair lol! I'm worrying that th BR alone won't be good enough, as i didn't know that if your nipples are low that's why you need an uplift? The surgeon saw my pics & said there would be a partial lift in the surgery, but don't want them to look weird! Did you feel at 10 day's post op you would be strong enough to do quite a bit of moving around..e.g...flying & going to another part of Thailand lol! Sorry for all the questions! Happy healing! x
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Symone75
November 16, 2012
I'm going to be honest with you , I think you would be mad to smoke or drink leading up to the op and then at least 4 weeks after that . Your recovery is WAY more important than a drink or a smoke regardless of the date . I also think by looking at your pics you should re think the uplift ( what doctor dose a reduction with out a lift when your nipeles are clearly to far down ) this may all seem very harsh but if you are doing this you want it to be the best it can be you don't want to look back and regret that drink or that extra hour in the sun it's just not worth it . I wish you every luck with your op and hope it all goes to plan .
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Lexi D
November 18, 2012
Hi Symeone75, Thanks for the reply. I don't think it's harsh, i appreciate the honesty. As for the uplift, this site is the 1st place where i have been able to reserach, discuss BR. As my Dad is paying i don't want to ask him for another£2,500 as that is what it is for a lift at the hosp. The surgeon there saw my pics & said i would get a partial lift anyway. I did'nt realise the need for a lift was if my nipples were low down. I am starting to worry that without one my boobs won't look right :( x
Kimmers25
November 17, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf Lexi!

I am so happy you joined us and look forward to being with you on your journey.  

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Lexi D
November 18, 2012
Thanks Kimmers! Love the site :) x
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