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UPDATED FROM bambilynn22
1 month post
I had my 5 week check up on 7/19 and got the go...
WORTH IT$22,767
I had my 5 week check up on 7/19 and got the go ahead to resume activity as normal. I am very excited. We had a family vacation planned for the 20-29th and wanted to make sure I could swim. Now I can get back to my exercise routine. It feels a little weird doing things. I still feel like I may rip the skin apart. My PS laughed when she saw I still had the pink tape on. She assumed it would have fallen off but since it hadn't I wasn't about to peel it off.
Well the next time I am scheduled to see the PS is when the scars are no longer red. She said this could take 6-18 months depending on how my skin heals. I will be updating pics a little less often but I love seeing the changes.
I must saw this surgery was such an easy, painless surgery. I will be/am recommending it to anyone who will listen. I also love showing the masterpiece my PS has created.
Well the next time I am scheduled to see the PS is when the scars are no longer red. She said this could take 6-18 months depending on how my skin heals. I will be updating pics a little less often but I love seeing the changes.
I must saw this surgery was such an easy, painless surgery. I will be/am recommending it to anyone who will listen. I also love showing the masterpiece my PS has created.
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UPDATED FROM bambilynn22
28 days post
Hi! my name is Bambi and I am a BATHING SUIT...
Hi! my name is Bambi and I am a BATHING SUIT ADDICT!!! Oh em gee...I went to Old Navy and bought two bathing suits for $40;. I think the last suit I bought pre op was $160. I have bought 6 so far and none of them have underwire. I cannot believe it. I never thought I could go wireless. My boobs used to be at my navel (well close).
The glue is still coming off and the scars look amazing. I can't wait for it all to come off.
The scar tissue has been the worst pain, in reference to pain. My son laid his head back on me and you would have tnought I just had exploded. I about threw him off my lap.
Oh and I went and got sized at a specialty bra shop.. That was a bit of a disappointment :( She said I was a 30G....really!?!? I thought I was supposed to have had a reduction (tear), at least I'm perky. She did say if I were to shop in a normal store I could probably buy a 34DDD and be okay with it.
I got my surgery statement...the one that says THIS IS NOT A BILL... The total cost for the $22,767.00. That was hospital room, anthesia, the surgery, meds, etc. and then my member responsibility says $568.00 That would be less then we thought, Just waiting for the final Amount Owed.
Thanks for listening to my rant tonight.
The glue is still coming off and the scars look amazing. I can't wait for it all to come off.
The scar tissue has been the worst pain, in reference to pain. My son laid his head back on me and you would have tnought I just had exploded. I about threw him off my lap.
Oh and I went and got sized at a specialty bra shop.. That was a bit of a disappointment :( She said I was a 30G....really!?!? I thought I was supposed to have had a reduction (tear), at least I'm perky. She did say if I were to shop in a normal store I could probably buy a 34DDD and be okay with it.
I got my surgery statement...the one that says THIS IS NOT A BILL... The total cost for the $22,767.00. That was hospital room, anthesia, the surgery, meds, etc. and then my member responsibility says $568.00 That would be less then we thought, Just waiting for the final Amount Owed.
Thanks for listening to my rant tonight.
Replies (4)
July 12, 2012
You are about 4 weeks post-op right? There is still lots of swelling going on in there. I'm sure you will go down some over the next couple of months. My final size has ended up being a 34DD or 36D depending on the bra and at first I was devestated, where was that 34C that I paid for?, but I have come to feel very good about my breasts. They look great and like you, for the first time I was able to buy a cheap bathing suit, and I looked amazing in it...if I do say so myself...and even if noone else thought so, I felt amazing in it and that is all that matters. So you wear those swimming suits without underwire and tell yourself, "It doesn't matter what letter is assigned, these babies are fabulous!"
July 12, 2012
Thanks Iowa. Thats good to know, I am happy I just really wanted to be a C. I thought it would fit me well but I guess being bigger is better than losing my nipple.
July 12, 2012
Exactly right! My PS said he made me as small as he felt he could without compromising my circulation and sensation. I can't argue with that point at all. My healing was pretty easy and I have way more sensation than I ever had prior to surgery, so if I weigh those options, I guess I will take where I am. Plus 34DDs that are where they should be look so much better than 34DDs that are closer to your hips than your shoulders, and these babies are riding high!
July 13, 2012
That tape measure does not lie! Oh my gosh...what a difference! I wish I had thought to do pictures like that!
July 13, 2012
Hi Bambi, and congrats on your successful BR! You look great. One thing I read, tho, got me thinking - it was about the fact that your doctor put glue on your incisions. I had my pre-op the other day, and he told me that he also uses glue and, because of this, I won't have any type of tape on my incisions right after surgery, and I think this will be great. Is that what your doc did? I really haven't read about many ladies that had their doc use glue instead of tape. Sound like a winner to me! Continue to heal; you may look and feel great, but you still have alot of healing to do!
July 15, 2012
Just Jacquie- Thank you. It has been a great choice.
I did not have any tape on the incisions. Just glue. As mentioned they put kinesios (Sp?) tape on my boobs for swelling and bruising but none on the incisions. I hadn't seen too many others like it either. It does make them look like healing is taking a long time though because blood dries under the glue and that's all you see until it falls off (which started at about 3 weeks for me.)
Good Luck!
I did not have any tape on the incisions. Just glue. As mentioned they put kinesios (Sp?) tape on my boobs for swelling and bruising but none on the incisions. I hadn't seen too many others like it either. It does make them look like healing is taking a long time though because blood dries under the glue and that's all you see until it falls off (which started at about 3 weeks for me.)
Good Luck!
UPDATED FROM bambilynn22
22 days post
So three weeks have passed now and I still am in...
So three weeks have passed now and I still am in love. I would highly recommend the surgery to anyone.
A couple things that I've gone through. Between 16-18 days post. I had the sensation of "let down". Not in my emotions but as it felt like I was nursing again. It was the strangest thing. I swear I was going to start leaking :) I've also startede to get sore at the incisions and there are hard masses under them. I am assuming it is scar tissue building up but it's sore still. Any suggestions? ideas?
My wounds are healing nicely although it still looks bad because of the blood under the glue. On the spots where the glue has come off is amazing. I don't think my scar lines are going to be bad at all.
The most difficult part has been the 100 degree weather and no swimming! Are you kidding me? I just want to swim in the pool with my kiddos.
A couple things that I've gone through. Between 16-18 days post. I had the sensation of "let down". Not in my emotions but as it felt like I was nursing again. It was the strangest thing. I swear I was going to start leaking :) I've also startede to get sore at the incisions and there are hard masses under them. I am assuming it is scar tissue building up but it's sore still. Any suggestions? ideas?
My wounds are healing nicely although it still looks bad because of the blood under the glue. On the spots where the glue has come off is amazing. I don't think my scar lines are going to be bad at all.
The most difficult part has been the 100 degree weather and no swimming! Are you kidding me? I just want to swim in the pool with my kiddos.
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July 6, 2012
Oh my gosh, Bambi, it has been in the 100s here too and it is horrible! I can't imagine what it would be like if I were still crating around H size breasts! What a relief to not have pools of sweat collecting between and under my breasts! No rashes, no towels under my bra band to help with the irritation...just me and my new boobs just sweating.
Message can help break up that scar tissue. Use gentle pressure in circular motions along your incision lines. Don't use any creams until you have been released by your doctor to do so, and if you have discomfort stop, but just start very lightly and increase as you can tolerate it.
So glad you are having a pretty boring recovery! I hope that continues and in a couple of more weeks you may be able to get in that pool...of course by then we may be having record lows :-)
July 6, 2012
You're looking great! What a difference!
How are your kids handling the recovery period? I have a 2.5- and 1-year-old, and they both like to be picked up. A lot. I'm not sure how they'll handle my not being able to. (Though, first things first ... need to meet with a PS ...)
How are your kids handling the recovery period? I have a 2.5- and 1-year-old, and they both like to be picked up. A lot. I'm not sure how they'll handle my not being able to. (Though, first things first ... need to meet with a PS ...)
July 12, 2012
Hi Mari,
I've done pretty well. My mom came down (lives in Michigan) to help out the first couple days. She then took them back with her on Sunday (4 days post op) and my husband picked them and brought them back on Friday (9 days post op). That was very hard for me emotionally but so helpful. My 16 m/o wanted me and she was so upset I could not hold her or pick her up. It made it difficult. After my 1st check up (8 days post op) my
PS said I was allowed to lift her up if I was comforable with it. 20 lbs is different to everyone but that was the max weight I could lift. With that said, my three yo is starting to get jealous and ask when I can pick him up. I hold him but just cant lift him I go back for my check up next Thurs and am expecting I can lift him then.
I read your review and I also nursed for a year before my surgery Feb 2011 - Feb 2012. No PS would see me for a consult until I was three months after weaning. One PS even said 9 months. I was too excited to finally start the process I couldnt wait 9 months to be seen.
Oh and thanks for the compliment. Its a huge relief.
I've done pretty well. My mom came down (lives in Michigan) to help out the first couple days. She then took them back with her on Sunday (4 days post op) and my husband picked them and brought them back on Friday (9 days post op). That was very hard for me emotionally but so helpful. My 16 m/o wanted me and she was so upset I could not hold her or pick her up. It made it difficult. After my 1st check up (8 days post op) my
PS said I was allowed to lift her up if I was comforable with it. 20 lbs is different to everyone but that was the max weight I could lift. With that said, my three yo is starting to get jealous and ask when I can pick him up. I hold him but just cant lift him I go back for my check up next Thurs and am expecting I can lift him then.
I read your review and I also nursed for a year before my surgery Feb 2011 - Feb 2012. No PS would see me for a consult until I was three months after weaning. One PS even said 9 months. I was too excited to finally start the process I couldnt wait 9 months to be seen.
Oh and thanks for the compliment. Its a huge relief.
July 15, 2012
Thank you for responding! It helps to hear other children are handling it okay.
I made an appointment for a consult at the end of September. I expect to be done nursing by that point and am hoping to schedule a reduction for the beginning of next year. I barely have any milk at this point, so I'm hoping the PS will be open to that. Fingers are crossed!
I made an appointment for a consult at the end of September. I expect to be done nursing by that point and am hoping to schedule a reduction for the beginning of next year. I barely have any milk at this point, so I'm hoping the PS will be open to that. Fingers are crossed!
July 7, 2012
Hi Bambi :). Looking really good. Once the glue all comes off it will make such a difference. I was surprised how good the incision looked underneath. The hardness gets better once you are able to massage. I'm still massaging every day and the hardness is really improving. Take care :).
July 12, 2012
Ana- I have been starting to massage and man is it painful. I do not like that scar tissue. I have been very gentle though. Thanks for the advice. Very helpful
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Good for you!
Thanks for the kuddos!
You look great! Congrats on such fantastic results!