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Breast Reduction done, 24 y/o, SO happy!
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Breast Reduction- help younger ladies!
StrbcksgalAugust 31, 2017
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I am a 23year old female 5'6" and 175lbs avid gym goer, (no children) with size 36DDD breast I started at 190lbs and thought my size was 38D then I dropped weight to 173lbs and had sizing done to be told I was 36DDD no weight has come off my chest. I suffer with chronic back/neck and shoulder pain, rashes, migraines and bra strap indentation and bad posture, to name a few....I am set on a BR/lift surgery but am really needing help in looking for the right surgeon in London,Ontario or surrounding area? What your experiences were like? Scarring? Lollipop technique? Any and all info would be appreciated, it's much harder than I thought to find the right people to speak with! I'm extremely nervous about the procedure and whether or not I will even be able to get OHIP coverage. But I have my fingers and toes crossed for this would be life changing!
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4 days post
24 y/o Breast Reduction done, recovery underway!
StrbcksgalJune 16, 2018
Sorry been a while since I have updated. I had my Consultation with Dr. B. Evans February 2018, they called Tuesday June 5th asking if I would like a surgery date of the Tuesday following (June 12th). Excited, yet nervous, I agreed! Fast tracking my OHIP papers I was approved the Thursday before Surgery. (Talk about moving fast!!) Tuesday came fast, met with Dr. Evans he drew on me and 30 min later I was in the OR having Anesthesia pushed. I woke up in recovery had a bit of a hiccup as I tried to use the washroom and almost fainted my blood pressure dropped so low. Stayed a bit longer to make sure my pressure came back up. First day home all the meds were active moving was rough and drains were a pain. But I had the support of my family so it was okay. I had little drainage so the nurse pulled them out the next evening YAY! So much more comfortable without them. Kept taking my pain meds and had a great sleep. Haven’t had much nausea at all. Incisions look great, however the one drain tube site is struggling to close a bit so that’s worriesome :( hopefully it closes in the next few days! I am currently 4 days post op and feeling much better than day one, but still have some pain, know the road to recovery will be long but overall this surgery was SO worth it! I went from 38DDD to a nice full perky C-cup...already feeling the back and breathing benefits!(we agreed on C-cups in pre-op will have to wait till the swelling settles to know true size) I recommend this surgery to anyone thinking about it !!! Dr. Brian Evans is kind, genuine, and understanding. He was so wonderful and all the nurses rave about him and his skills he’s been doing this 35 years, so if you choose him know you will be in great hands! Will update as days go on feel free to ask any questions!
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HELP?! Necrosis? Do I need to see someone?!
StrbcksgalJune 16, 2018
I am worried please help :(
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June 18, 2018
Thanks for sharing your journey.
- Were you prescribed antibiotic(s) oral or topical to aid in your recovery?
- Have you contacted your PS with your concerns?
- Were you prescribed antibiotic(s) oral or topical to aid in your recovery?
- Have you contacted your PS with your concerns?
June 18, 2018
I had a nurse Come and check on me she stated everything looks great! The dark spot is dried blood from what she could see. All my tissues are soft and healing well. I was only prescribed tramacet for pain. No antibiotics or creams. I have my follow up appt. on the 27th hopefully that will go well. I contacted my PS resident on call. She stated that because I do not have fever, chills or puss. She is not concerned told me to monitor the area and watch for redness/pain/swelling. Feeling much better today though
June 19, 2018
I would call the Drs office and see someone right away. The nurse told me I was bruised but in fact it was necrosis.
June 19, 2018
Would necrosis be present moments after surgery ? I have a photo from moments after surgery of the incision site and it definitely looks like dried up blood. I have no fever, no chills, no drainage, I did call the PS resident on call and spoke with her but she said she wasn’t concerned. Stated to watch the spot if it spread or redness occurred to then be calling the doctors office. The photo makes it look worse than it is it is a spot smaller than the width of the top of my pinky. But maybe I will call them tomorrow and ask to be seen.
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