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31 Yo, 195 Lb, Prolactinoma, Full Trunk Lipo with Breast Reduction
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I have another review going for my breast reduction and liposuction together, but thought I'd post my experience specifically with the liposuction here separately, for those of you who may have similar body types and curiosities. Please see my other review if you're curious about the reduction outcome: https://www.realself.com/review/northwestern-memorial-hospital-breast-reduction-34hh-reduction-chicago
With any breast reduction, my surgeon also includes liposuction of the underarm area at the same time, which is wonderful and was absolutely necessary for me. I also opted to have him perform liposuction of my full back, bra line, upper and lower abdomen, flanks, and mons pubis.
Over the past 10 years, I gained 60 pounds, and within the past 3 years, I have lost 30 pounds. But that 30 pounds was EXTREMELY difficult to lose. I am very active, and always have been. I used to dance regularly, play softball, etc, and in my adult life I work out regularly, bike commute, eat well, and count calories. And it always seemed that having just a few bad days in terms of eating or not working out would cause me to lose all the progress I had gained and then some. In the back of my mind, I thought there had to be some sort of hormonal issue that was causing the weight loss to be so difficult. But I'd had my thyroid tested in the past, and it was normal.
Low and behold, just a few months ago I was finally, shockingly, diagnosed with a brain tumor (a pituitary macroadenoma), which has been highly over-producing prolactin hormone. Too much prolactin can cause breast size increase, weight gain, headaches, vertigo, low libido, vaginal pain and dryness, and infertility amongst other things. I'm praying that the medication I have started will restore my prolactin levels to normal, and allow me to finally lose more weight, which will only help with the outcome of this liposuction procedure. I'M READY TO GET MY BODY AND MY LIFE BACK!
With any breast reduction, my surgeon also includes liposuction of the underarm area at the same time, which is wonderful and was absolutely necessary for me. I also opted to have him perform liposuction of my full back, bra line, upper and lower abdomen, flanks, and mons pubis.
Over the past 10 years, I gained 60 pounds, and within the past 3 years, I have lost 30 pounds. But that 30 pounds was EXTREMELY difficult to lose. I am very active, and always have been. I used to dance regularly, play softball, etc, and in my adult life I work out regularly, bike commute, eat well, and count calories. And it always seemed that having just a few bad days in terms of eating or not working out would cause me to lose all the progress I had gained and then some. In the back of my mind, I thought there had to be some sort of hormonal issue that was causing the weight loss to be so difficult. But I'd had my thyroid tested in the past, and it was normal.
Low and behold, just a few months ago I was finally, shockingly, diagnosed with a brain tumor (a pituitary macroadenoma), which has been highly over-producing prolactin hormone. Too much prolactin can cause breast size increase, weight gain, headaches, vertigo, low libido, vaginal pain and dryness, and infertility amongst other things. I'm praying that the medication I have started will restore my prolactin levels to normal, and allow me to finally lose more weight, which will only help with the outcome of this liposuction procedure. I'M READY TO GET MY BODY AND MY LIFE BACK!
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March 20, 2017
Gm.....I also have pituitary gland tumor 2.5cm! How were your migraines afterwards?
March 20, 2017
Hi! My headaches have diminished a lot! I used to have them daily, now they're infrequent. Since starting cabergoline in December, my hormones have gone almost back to normal. My mood is better too. No weight loss though, and no regain of libido yet. Very glad I had lipo - that tummy fat was not ever going to budge, and I feel less guilty having done it to get rid of fat buildup that technically wasn't my fault.
UPDATED FROM apaulso2
11 days post
1 Week Before/After
Still tons of swelling, particularly in the lower abs and mons, but I already see a difference and am enjoying imagining what a few more weeks will do!
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UPDATED FROM apaulso2
12 days post
Day 11 - Seeing Some Change!
Swelling is continuing to decrease, and main areas of discomfort are still low abdomen and mons. They are rock hard! And super itchy! Mid-back is still quite sore too.
My "Marena Mid-Thigh Girdle with High Back" has been good, but I'll need to order a smaller one soon. Complaints about this garment are that the pee hole is so large, it cuts into my mons pubis in an uncomfortable way. It also cuts into my sternum in a way that makes the area between my breasts puff out, and I worry that the area will not flatten out equally with my upper abdomen.
Today was a super active day. I took Xmas decor down, walked 2 miles, hung at Starbucks for a bit, watched Rogue One in the theatre, and re-organized some closets! There were only a few times I felt I was reaching too far and might bust a stitch...but I didn't. :)
Taking Norco every 4 hours, diazepam every 12, with Colace, bromelain, vit c, zinc, and a probiotic for good measure. Eating my protein, green tea, pineapple, and oranges too! May be able to switch to Advil/Tylenol by the end of the week.
My "Marena Mid-Thigh Girdle with High Back" has been good, but I'll need to order a smaller one soon. Complaints about this garment are that the pee hole is so large, it cuts into my mons pubis in an uncomfortable way. It also cuts into my sternum in a way that makes the area between my breasts puff out, and I worry that the area will not flatten out equally with my upper abdomen.
Today was a super active day. I took Xmas decor down, walked 2 miles, hung at Starbucks for a bit, watched Rogue One in the theatre, and re-organized some closets! There were only a few times I felt I was reaching too far and might bust a stitch...but I didn't. :)
Taking Norco every 4 hours, diazepam every 12, with Colace, bromelain, vit c, zinc, and a probiotic for good measure. Eating my protein, green tea, pineapple, and oranges too! May be able to switch to Advil/Tylenol by the end of the week.
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I'm so glad you finally found out what's been making weight maintenance difficult for you. It can be so incredibly frustrating! What is the downtime like for you?
Can't wait to see your after photos :)