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5'3 125lbs 21 YO 32DDD No Children Breast Reduction 11/30/16 - Bellevue, WA
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Well, my reduction is tomorrow. I have waited...
Kris I.November 29, 2016
$7,999
Well, my reduction is tomorrow. I have waited nearly a decade for this; yes, I have had at least DD since early puberty at age 10-11. I am desperately hoping for a small B cup after this procedure. With my procedure being less than 24 hours away, I can barely string together full thoughts on the idea of this finally happening.
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Replies (6)
November 30, 2016
Good luck with everything! Can't wait to see the results...take care and happy healing!
November 30, 2016
Thank you so much! We are on our way there. Check is at an eye-squinting 6AM.
December 3, 2016
Just looked over your review and you look amazing!! Here's to happy and healthy healing!!! Congrats!
December 4, 2016
Thank you so much! And same to you! I'm somewhat concerned that they aren't going to be as small as I want, but I'm trying to stay positive. How many grams did you have removed?
UPDATED FROM Kris I.
Day of treatment
Surgery
Kris I.November 30, 2016
I just got home from surgery. The operation itself went well; however, the ride home was miserable! I'm prone to nausea, so the doctors went really easy on the pain meds in my IV. I said the pain was tolerable while laying there, but when we hit the first minor bump in the road I turned into a wuss. Ladies aren't joking when they say take the easy way home! Even the slight unevenness in the freeway was painful. I'm so happy to finally be home and not on the road! I brought gallon zip lock bags incase I vomited on the drive home, but thankfully I didn't.
Anyways, my point of posting was to update and let everyone know that the final tissue removed was 610 grams from the left breast and 500 grams from the right breast. Yay! They still seem a little bigger than I want right now, but of course they are very swollen.
Dr. Minn, Dr. Kim, and Lola where all so amazing this morning! Now time to rest and the journey of healing begins!
Anyways, my point of posting was to update and let everyone know that the final tissue removed was 610 grams from the left breast and 500 grams from the right breast. Yay! They still seem a little bigger than I want right now, but of course they are very swollen.
Dr. Minn, Dr. Kim, and Lola where all so amazing this morning! Now time to rest and the journey of healing begins!
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January 13, 2017
Really pretty! Did you have to be on antibiotics after surgery? And what blood tests do they run before the procedure?
UPDATED FROM Kris I.
Day of treatment
Surgery
Kris I.November 30, 2016
This is how I left surgery. He recommended not having pressure from wraps or surgical bras. Pain is mild right now.
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November 30, 2016
Rest up....they look great!
December 1, 2016
I'm having a hard time staying asleep currently. Thank you! I am already so happy!
December 1, 2016
Congratulations. They look beautiful. Thank you for posting so quickly right after surgery. Please keep us updated, I will have the same procedure done next week.
December 1, 2016
Thank you! I already feel like it was such good decision. I had 610 grams removed from the left and 500 from the right. Best of luck with your procedure!!! Do you live close to the surgery center? The drive home (1.5 HRS) was the worse part for me.
December 1, 2016
I didn't have wraps or bras either, only glue! Now relax and take it easy. So very happy for you!
December 1, 2016
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear others have it this way as well. It seems every doctor does things in their own little way. Honestly I'm realizing I'm glad I don't have anything on them. I've been keeping my sweatshirt unzipped most of the time I'm laying down since the skin is pretty sensitive. How long are you into your healing process and how is it going?
December 1, 2016
I just hit 5 weeks and really felt so much better between 4-5 weeks. Everything is closed except two areas where internal dissolvable stitches popped out. I swell up a bit when I do too much after a long day, but most of my energy is back. I wear Yummie by Heather Thompson Audrey bras I got on Amazon. They are like a less compression version of Spanx. I think around two weeks I felt like I needed something to wear when out and about. Also, I swelled up quite a bit around day 5, it was uncomfortable but I was told to use Advil and ice packs. I didn't used the heavy duty meds at all. (I got sick at the hospital from Iv pain meds the day of surgery, so decided not to take again, and truly didn't need them by day two- Advil was enough and my dr said I could take it.). Best wishes for a smooth recovery!
December 1, 2016
Thanks for the brand; I'll look into those. I'm very excited to wear adhesive bras! I think those will be main go-to if my end result is small enough and allows that. I've heard the camisoles with built in bras are also very comfortable and provide efficient support. Wow, you're a champ. I've been taking 2 5ml pain pills every 3-4 hours, but I'm a big whimp with pain. I am hoping to stop taking them needing them once the drains are out. Those hurt the most. Thank you for the kind wishes!
December 1, 2016
Ah, I didn't have drains. I was so sick to my stomach from meds at the hospital that I stayed overnight. I'd rather be in pain than getting sick. But seriously, it hurt a lot the first day and then it was more achy and burning for me- totally doable and I'm not big on pain. Plus I avoided the constipation from drugs.
December 4, 2016
I wish the drains wouldn't have been necessary for me. I'm glad you didn't have them, especially since the pain meds make you so sick. The antibiotics made me vomit a couple times on the second day and it was miserable, so I can understand. My doctor said I didn't need to finish them so thankfully the nausea stopped.
December 1, 2016
Hard to get comfy sometimes. Are you sleeping in a recliner? Mine is electric so that helped. I was in it a month. One of those body pillows would work too. Helps if you have something under your arms propping them up. Let me know if you have any questions. Take care!
December 1, 2016
Yeah, my mother in law brought her recliner to our house yesterday. It helps quite a bit, but laying in the same position has made my back sore. I usually sleep on my stomach and roll around a lot so it's going to be uncomfortable for the next couple months. I have a blanket somewhat rolled and placed under my arms to bring them forward and elevated slightly more than the recliner arms. Thank you for the advice!
December 1, 2016
No problem...took me a couple weeks to figure out what would work. My back was sore too from not being able to sleep on my side. Hang in there!
I am thinking about you this morning and sending positive thoughts your way. Please update me once you are home.