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57, 5' 7' and Going for Dream - Durango, CO
UPDATED FROM kimikie1
1 month post
New pics
$9,800
almost two weeks post-- they are still swollen but look good! This experience has been very pleasant. I see my Dr on Wednesday, I am wondering when I can get in my hot tub.
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UPDATED FROM kimikie1
1 month post
Easy peasy!
i am very fortunate that this has been so darn easy. I should have done this 15 years ago, when I first thought of BR surgery as a probability. My post op appt was today, my Dr. released me for driving since I take no pain pills. No lifting objects over 15 lbs no strenuous activity no bath or hot tub. I no longer need the gauze, just compression bra and athletic wrap. I still use ice a couple times a day- not for pain but for swelling and it feels nice to cool them. My next appt. is Dec 16, the steri strips under the sides of my breasts get removed. I can shower normally. My breasts are still swollen and sit high, in 6 months time they should be smaller and lower. I have excellent nipple sensation and although I bruise so badly (always have) in time that will fade too.
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UPDATED FROM kimikie1
29 days post
Done and done
i knew I'd be happy- So many women on this site are encouraging and so pleased with results I just felt I would be too. But THIS happy? WOW!!! I had I idea. Of course I'm still wrapped but there is no pain. I can't take pain pills they make me deathly ill so I was concerned about that-very relieved there is no pain. I can take Tylenol for what's that worth but honestly feel no need at this time. I am a redhead so it took me awhile to come back from anesthesia (5 extra hours!!). The nursing staff at my facility were so kind and funny and professional. And of course my surgeon Ryan Naffziger is the BOMB. Very personable and humorous yet completely professional. All in all I'm wondering why I took so long to do this! I'll post more pics on Monday after I get unwrapped : )
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December 4, 2015
Congratulations and Happy Healing! Eager to hear more about this technique.
December 5, 2015
I haven't been able to peek under bandaging, but pretty darn sure I'll be pleased. There are NO sutures under my breasts or drains. He basically made a J incision on one and an L on the other, removed volume, lifted and sutured then wrapped. There are no areas where my compression bra rubs on suturing. It's called the Spair Technique, my surgeon has modified it for better results. So far I'm LOVING the lack of discomfort!
December 4, 2015
I never needed anything stronger than a Tylenol after my surgery. The pain was similar to the discomfort of wearing a too-tight underwire bra. I kept wishing I could loosen my bra, but it was my incisions. Happy healing! I was really lucky since I could pretty much resume my regular activities within the constraints of my doctor's orders regarding lifting, etc.
December 5, 2015
It's been over 24 hours and I haven't needed a tylenol. I keep the cold backs on most of the day - feels good! I feel a bit sleepy but that's it. I had some soup today but haven't had much of an appetite.
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