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One Month Update! Everything is pretty much back...

One Month Update! Everything is pretty much back to normal. I love the new me! I have been sleeping on my side, but am still afraid to sleep on my stomach. My boobs are getting softer each day. The scars are amazing,I can barely see them. The size I choose fits my body perfectly. Running is a bit uncomfortable still, but I have been wearing 2 sports bras, and getting used to them. The back of my tricep is still a little numb, which is pretty normal. Sometimes in the morning I feel a burning sensation in my side/boob. It goes away. I feel very confident, I just wish I could get back into my workout routine,its still hard to do lifting exercises/abs. It will get easier soon. If you are contemplating doing this surgery you should do it! I would do it again in a heartbeat. I get how people love plastic surgery. Uh Oh! Good luck to all the girls with upcoming surgery! Its So worth it! I cant wait till June when I can buy an underwire bra! YAH! I will update my post then.

3 weeks today and I feel great! On Tuesday I had...

3 weeks today and I feel great! On Tuesday I had another post op. I was super excited to her the strap off for good. It was a bit weird at first because you get used to it. I also got all my restrictions taken away. Dr. Bartell said I can do anything even run. I was super excited because I didn't think I would be able to until 6 weeks. I went to V.S and got 2 new bras. I know I know you are supposed to wait a few months but I couldn't wait. Dr. Bartell did say no underwire bras until he sees me in June. That sucks! My size right now is a 34D. My pain is very minimal. I can pretty much for everything except I haven't slept flat yet. I may try tonight. In the morning is when i feel pain. Its weird. Last night i did take a tylonol pm because i went for a 5 mile walk and i wanted to be safe just in case it was painfully. I can lift my arms almost all the way up. I walked again 5 miles today. I love them, I feel so much more confisoon, and I love how my clothes fit. I will post more. pictures soon. You wont believe the scars in my armpit. You can barely see them. Now i am supose to massage my boobs two to three times a. week. I expected it to hurt but it actually feels good. I was a little or any reason I had to do this again I wouldn't hesitate. It was well worth the pain, and the results are amazing!

Sorry about all the spelling errors on the posts....

Sorry about all the spelling errors on the posts. I am updating from my phone and its super hard to see what your typing. I hope my posts make sense. I don't know how to go back and change the spelling errors on my profile from my phone.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
6418 Normandy Ln., Madison, Wisconsin
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Dr. Bartell and his staff were amazing! From the moment I walked in the door. They made me feel so comfortable, and relaxed. Dr. Bartell even called me the day of the surgery to make sure I was okay. I couldn't be any happier, or have chosen a better Doctor.