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I year later
So my breasts healed nicely. I do think I popped something because I feel the bottoms hang too low but it could be becasue I chose to go so small. Anyway I am updating because I did get the "dog ears" and she promised to take care of them free of charge but since I left they have this new "gatekeeper" secretary who doesn't know me or my situation and I did need a follow up and the dog ears fixed. Instead of asking Dr. Patel if it was possible she could spare me a minute, the secretary keeps saying sorry she's booked til November. Now here is my situation. I don't LIVE in the US. Which seems to be something people here really can't comprehend. So I need to make an appt 3 weeks in advance she says as if duh it is the most normal thing everyone does it. Well. EXCUSE ME for not being able to know 3 weeks in advance mt grandfather was going to pass and I would be literally taking an overnight flight. Or when I was back once before but having no car here anymore I could not reliably say when I would make it. I really I shouldn't have to get my dog ears fixed in the Czech Republic, it wasn't their job and it was promised to me here. Well I don't have plans to make an appt 2 months in advance and buy 1000 plane ticket so she can fix what was promised. I am more angry at the secretary. I told her Dr. Patel knows my situation and is it possible she can speak with her and ask her. The quality of the reception has gone down to ZERO. Would not recommend. Sorry. If I could change my stars I would. I tried explaining I am not coming back to the US.....ever, I have only been coming becasue of funerals and big family issues and now those are over I have no idea when I will be back. Typical of slow minded ppl in this country, she just couldn't grasp it. Nope changing rating
second visit
ok i don't know why it won't upload my pics?! but anyway. today i had my second week update after reduction surgery. at this point i am upping my Dr's stars. i started this blog the day of and after mt surgery and it didn't feel right giving 5 stars for something i didn't get yet ...as i just got them done! so my first meeting was with the NP there who is also wonderful btw i don't know if i forgot to include her. it went well last week the stiches came out except for bottom she gave ok to shower but not rub the area. cool and back to work.
so today was my 2nd week followup and i got the dr and np today. bottom stitches out. i got some really nice smelling cream they make in office which i thought was cool. very spa like, the whole place is very spa like and zen. got some coupons for scars with samples. awesome. some advice on reducing scars. i didn't get in trouble for wrapping my chest with an ace bandage lol thank god. keeping them more tightly compressed relieved the pain of rubbing at work i do a lot of movement on that side NO LIFTING, which is hard but ya gotta do...or i should say NOT do.
good note MY NIPPLE SURVIVED !!! not sure what went down in surgery or how "emergency" like that was for her but thankfully her quick actions saved it! booya ! also shr explained the shooting pains i got. it felt weird like nerve pain and also i could feel my nipples. she told me the nerves stretch but...i don't know i want to be more inclined to say she did a miracle. listen b4 my first reduction i had very sensitive nipples i was maybe a G cup , after that 1st surgert i could only feel them a little and it never fully came back, which is why i wasn't worried about a second surgery and losing feeling (that ship already sailed) but to get it BACK!. the dr told me it would go away a little but i hope it doesn't, honestly i haven't felt them in 10 years. i used to have friends be on "nipple patrol" in lowcut stuff cuz i couldnt feel them if they were out. so the fact i can feel like i did before my first surgery to me is amazing.
if i didn't mention the front office staff then i meant to , they r wonderful. unfortunately one lady who got me in isn't there anymore which is a true shame , for a nurse she was GREAT. she had me on the phone like an hour just chatting about the procedure when i called to book a consult.
i will be taking pics and when i figure out the upload prblm I'll update again.
so recap. healong great, 2 consults, which i feel i can now rate her on.
also I'd like to stress the busyness of these places and drs. i notice some ppl got bad reviews as the dr didnt spend enough time with them. i know we all want to feel special but when it comes down to it remember u aren't the only person in the earth and there are 20 other people who ALSO want to feel special and also have appts. In the end you aren't there to be bffs with your dr. he/she is super busy. not to say u don't warrant personal attention def make sure your questions are answered and that the dr at LEAST sees u once. but don't expect an hour long gab session no matter how much u want to or u like them be considerant of others waiting while getting your immediate needs met. i mentioj this as alot of people seem to complain about this point. i am pleased with the amount of time spent on me, fo i want more, of course , who doesn't always want more time with their drs to think and ask a million questions. make a lost b4 u go of pertinent questions and ask them that way ur needs r met and u aren't holding others up. if u forget don't be afraid to call the office and ask. the dr you choose should have a wonderful receptionist ,it makes calling less painful.
overall at the 2 week mark I'm so happy. i have tried on all my summer dresses and they fit. the dr did express surprise about me wanting to be so small but I'm glad she listened!!! my reasoning was thus , she warned me if i got pregnant etc they may get big again and over the years obviously gravity will take over. this made me think i don't know if i will have the opportunity or want to go thru this again so i need to go small. my second reason was i likened it to ppl who complain they r cold.....i hate that. if you're cold put a sweater on if i am hot i can't rip my skin off. likewise if i go small and want to be bigger one evening for an outfit ...well hello puship bra or cutlets and problem solved but if i want to be smaller well too bad no way to change that. so that is why i opted to take it too a B on my taller big boned frame. also because i don't dress to impress a man or boyfriend it made my decision a no brainer easy decision. i knew what I WANTED and had no backseat driver complaining! and what I wanted was small boobs so i could be comfortable and do sports and wear summer dresses and go braless if i want and fit that bikini and not have under boob sweat (yech) . i thank her for listening and going smaller than a C or a small C we will see. i havent yet tried bras. other people tell you stuff but ultimately it's your body, be sure of what you want and be sure the dr you choose does what you want (without being unethical)
I highly recommend Dr Patel if your in the MA area. some surgeons here (not naming names) charge 500 DOLLARS ...for a consultation!!!what!!. I forgot, also free consultation and you get a really nice folder with info and a pen (I know silly but for me it's the little things)
overall go to a few consults with dif Dr's especially if they are ALL highly rated then it becomes a matter of who u like and trust. for me i already had trust in the nurse when i called for a consult so that first phone call was almost a done deal but when i met dr patel and Keira her PA i was confident i wouldn't need another consult. go with your gut but if you do go for a consult at kayakelp you won't be disappointed. also, they don't talk down to you or make you feel stupid for asking questions. will update next appt. oh on my lips , they did go down unfortunately but she DID warn me that could and probably would happend so the disappointment was NOT with her but just simply nature. i am considering doing juvaderm with her before i leave but im leaving that shelved for a bit. so let everyone know what i decide in that dept.
so today was my 2nd week followup and i got the dr and np today. bottom stitches out. i got some really nice smelling cream they make in office which i thought was cool. very spa like, the whole place is very spa like and zen. got some coupons for scars with samples. awesome. some advice on reducing scars. i didn't get in trouble for wrapping my chest with an ace bandage lol thank god. keeping them more tightly compressed relieved the pain of rubbing at work i do a lot of movement on that side NO LIFTING, which is hard but ya gotta do...or i should say NOT do.
good note MY NIPPLE SURVIVED !!! not sure what went down in surgery or how "emergency" like that was for her but thankfully her quick actions saved it! booya ! also shr explained the shooting pains i got. it felt weird like nerve pain and also i could feel my nipples. she told me the nerves stretch but...i don't know i want to be more inclined to say she did a miracle. listen b4 my first reduction i had very sensitive nipples i was maybe a G cup , after that 1st surgert i could only feel them a little and it never fully came back, which is why i wasn't worried about a second surgery and losing feeling (that ship already sailed) but to get it BACK!. the dr told me it would go away a little but i hope it doesn't, honestly i haven't felt them in 10 years. i used to have friends be on "nipple patrol" in lowcut stuff cuz i couldnt feel them if they were out. so the fact i can feel like i did before my first surgery to me is amazing.
if i didn't mention the front office staff then i meant to , they r wonderful. unfortunately one lady who got me in isn't there anymore which is a true shame , for a nurse she was GREAT. she had me on the phone like an hour just chatting about the procedure when i called to book a consult.
i will be taking pics and when i figure out the upload prblm I'll update again.
so recap. healong great, 2 consults, which i feel i can now rate her on.
also I'd like to stress the busyness of these places and drs. i notice some ppl got bad reviews as the dr didnt spend enough time with them. i know we all want to feel special but when it comes down to it remember u aren't the only person in the earth and there are 20 other people who ALSO want to feel special and also have appts. In the end you aren't there to be bffs with your dr. he/she is super busy. not to say u don't warrant personal attention def make sure your questions are answered and that the dr at LEAST sees u once. but don't expect an hour long gab session no matter how much u want to or u like them be considerant of others waiting while getting your immediate needs met. i mentioj this as alot of people seem to complain about this point. i am pleased with the amount of time spent on me, fo i want more, of course , who doesn't always want more time with their drs to think and ask a million questions. make a lost b4 u go of pertinent questions and ask them that way ur needs r met and u aren't holding others up. if u forget don't be afraid to call the office and ask. the dr you choose should have a wonderful receptionist ,it makes calling less painful.
overall at the 2 week mark I'm so happy. i have tried on all my summer dresses and they fit. the dr did express surprise about me wanting to be so small but I'm glad she listened!!! my reasoning was thus , she warned me if i got pregnant etc they may get big again and over the years obviously gravity will take over. this made me think i don't know if i will have the opportunity or want to go thru this again so i need to go small. my second reason was i likened it to ppl who complain they r cold.....i hate that. if you're cold put a sweater on if i am hot i can't rip my skin off. likewise if i go small and want to be bigger one evening for an outfit ...well hello puship bra or cutlets and problem solved but if i want to be smaller well too bad no way to change that. so that is why i opted to take it too a B on my taller big boned frame. also because i don't dress to impress a man or boyfriend it made my decision a no brainer easy decision. i knew what I WANTED and had no backseat driver complaining! and what I wanted was small boobs so i could be comfortable and do sports and wear summer dresses and go braless if i want and fit that bikini and not have under boob sweat (yech) . i thank her for listening and going smaller than a C or a small C we will see. i havent yet tried bras. other people tell you stuff but ultimately it's your body, be sure of what you want and be sure the dr you choose does what you want (without being unethical)
I highly recommend Dr Patel if your in the MA area. some surgeons here (not naming names) charge 500 DOLLARS ...for a consultation!!!what!!. I forgot, also free consultation and you get a really nice folder with info and a pen (I know silly but for me it's the little things)
overall go to a few consults with dif Dr's especially if they are ALL highly rated then it becomes a matter of who u like and trust. for me i already had trust in the nurse when i called for a consult so that first phone call was almost a done deal but when i met dr patel and Keira her PA i was confident i wouldn't need another consult. go with your gut but if you do go for a consult at kayakelp you won't be disappointed. also, they don't talk down to you or make you feel stupid for asking questions. will update next appt. oh on my lips , they did go down unfortunately but she DID warn me that could and probably would happend so the disappointment was NOT with her but just simply nature. i am considering doing juvaderm with her before i leave but im leaving that shelved for a bit. so let everyone know what i decide in that dept.
pics
huj i swore i added pics.. guess they didn't take. So it is day 3. This is by far a way easier time than my first. I changed my bandage my self am walking around. Pain killer needed is MINIMAL . she gave me NORCO but I hardly need it. Have beem taking just a .5mg xanax I usually take for sleep and stress. I only take the NORCO when I really feel might need it at night but thats all. bleeding from left nipple....good means blood gling there. still little darker than right but i think Dr Patel will be pleased I think its going to hang in there (god please!!). minimal bleeding , i think everything's still closed. minor soreness. lips still look great so holding hope the fat will stay. minor discomfort in belly button. went to bathroom finallu today...for those of u who have had anaesthesia u feel me!!
will try to get picks during bandage change tomorrow
will try to get picks during bandage change tomorrow
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
75 Herrick St., Beverly, Massachusetts
Dr. Patel is super nice , energetic and friendly. I liked that you could tell she is comfortable with her profession. Her lip fat grafts are AMAZING.