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29 Years Old, Long Overdue Breast Reduction - Boston, MA

UPDATED FROM katiebmv
9 days post

1 week post op

WORTH IT
I haven't been great at posting. But I'm a little over one week post op and feeling much better. I went and got the drains out yesterday thank God! They were getting really uncomfortable. I feel a little sore today but it's definetely a huge relief not having the drains in. My PS said everything looked great and I was healing up nicely and I'm very pleased with the results so far. I will post some pictures later! My only real complaint now is the soreness & bruising and that where the incisions and the drains were gets very itchy!

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 172 Reviews
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Thats good to hear! I am seeing him today for my first follow-up. Cant wait to see what he says. I am still very swollen and bruised, but i have to keep reminding myself its only been 7 days, haha.
UPDATED FROM katiebmv
3 days post

Day 3 PostOp - Massive Headache

i finally showered today which felt good, but a little Weird. I guess my new boobs just don't feel like mine yet. I feel like the pain has gone down some but my only complaint would be that I've had a constant pounding headache all day. It has gotten slightly better when I showered & ate some lunch but now it's back to constant pounding & it really hurts. I've switched from Percocet to just Tylenol so I'm hoping that will help. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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I was getting headaches too and realized its because I have not had my usual morning coffee in a few days. That might be it :)
UPDATED FROM katiebmv
1 day post

Post Op Day 1

I am day one post off of my breast reduction and I have been very sore all day. I'm taking my pain medication every 4 hours which is helping take the edge off but I am definitely hurting more today than I was yesterday. I have drains in and I have tugged on them a couple of times by accident which really didn't feel well. I've just been trying to rest and watch plenty of Netflix. I've been drinking lots of fluids and eating bland meals so I don't upset my stomach. I will post more later & add some pictures at some point.

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I had a body lift with Dr. Darrow and love my results. I know you'll be very happy with yours as well! Hang in there and stay on top of your pain meds! The nurses at the clinic gave me ice in recovery and I found it really helped take any edge off of things in the morning while waiting for my pills to kick in. Sending you good vibes!!! I know your pain!
agreed