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Scared to Death - Carmel, IN

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6 weeks post

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Hello everyone,

Its been a while seen I've posted, however I am doing well. Some days I do better than others but for the most part, I am progressing nicely. I had my six weeks appointment today and I became a little annoyed because it seemed as if my PS did not have the time to hold a conversation. I felt rushed. She did manage to tell me that what I believed what fat was really loose skin left from lipo to my back. That did not make me feel good. At any rate, I am still dealing with lots and lots of swelling. The last time I wrote, I was happy that I was given the green light to exercise but I have not been able to work out since having my breast reduction a few weeks ago, so I am bummed out about that. I have not returned back to work yet and I am not planning on returning until the second week of December so hopefully I will be able to fit the majority of my clothes by then. Last week I was making progress in this area and was able to wear a few items. It felt really good. I can just imagine how things will look in a few months, so I am excited. Today after visiting my PS, I decided to switch from the $30 serum that I had been using. I have decided to use Vitamin E and cocoa butter. I just do not feel like the expensive stuff is doing anything more than something over the counter besides my scars are looking really good. I hope that everyone is doing well and for all those ladies who are considering this surgery. It is a difficult one, but I am really starting to like what I see. Take care everyone. I have posted before and after pictures of my breast reduction on that forum.

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Janet Turkle, MD

Janet Turkle, MD

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T
November 18, 2013
Both surgeries are looking beautiful!!! Your other PS did a fantastic job on the breast reduction! I don't think i've seen anything better then that! Your tummy is looking great! Keep us posted about the vitamin E and Cocoa butter, your scar is looking great also!! Im so happy for you!
KR
November 18, 2013
I have had my tummy tuck and have been on the fence about a breast reduction, so you had your tummy tuck and then later had the breast reduction? was the breast reduction easier than the tummy tuck?are you glad you did that also? how long did you wait between the surgeries? how much down time is involved in the breast reduction ?
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25 days post

my scar

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Just wanted to post a picture of my scar. I'm only 3 almost 4 weeks out. I think its look pretty good.

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October 29, 2013
Your scar looks great! Healing nice. So happy for you
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October 30, 2013
Looking good. Scar healing nicely ;)!!!
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October 31, 2013
Looking so good!
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Hello Everyone,

I am 3 weeks post op and I am beginning to feel better. I went for my 3 week appointment and was given the okay to begin exercising. I was so happy. I thought I would just do a 30 minute workout on my treadmill but it got so good that I workout for 45 minutes and today I worked out for an hour. I also started scar care. I was given this serum from my doctor's office. I will use it and tell you all how well it works or does not work. I have been reading a lot of information regarding what should be used for scar care and I get the impression that it does not matter, since we all heal differently and at different rates. Nevertheless, well see. I also think I break open vitamin E capsules and mix them with cocoa butter. Today, I have no complaints, so its a good day. Talk to you all soon.

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