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Breast Reduction 38ddd to c/d

UPDATED FROM Jnr4
2 days post

Ice

Jnr4
On Pinterest I saw how to make ice packs that are similar to the gel ice packs you can buy in the store.

Use gallon size freezer bags. Add 3 cups water and 1 cup of rubbing alcohol. I double bagged them. I made two. Use one of your bigger sports bras over top of your surgical bra or ace bandage. Then tuck these ice packs inside the big sports bra! A bag covers each breast perfectly and the bigger sports bra over the top hold them in place.

Jnr4's provider

James C. Banich, MD

James C. Banich, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 29, 2013
Congratulations! And great tip, about the ice packs!!! :)
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August 29, 2013
I am so going to take your advice for the ice packs! Great idea!
UPDATED FROM Jnr4
1 day post

Day 1 Post op

Jnr4
I feel really good. Pain is minimal as I've been taking Percocet every 4 hours to keep the pain low. I'm wrapped in just an ace bandage and I have cleavage even in just that!! I slept like a rock last night. Should be getting out of the hospital around noon.

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UPDATED FROM Jnr4
Day of treatment

I'm done!

Jnr4
Out of surgery and in my hospital room. I was so worried and nervous all last night and all morning. Wondering what am I doing, am I sure? Yes I was sure. All done now. Procedure lasted about 5 hours and an hour in recovery. I'm sitting in my room with ice packs. One above and one beloe. Pain was about a 5 when I woke up but had some meds and now I'm at a 2 will probably request more soon just so the pain doesn't come back. Ps took about 600 from each side. He had to take a little more so he could safely get me closed up. He said my skin isn't stretchy. Guess that means I'm youthful even though I'm 40. I'm very happy so far. Yay I'm done!!!

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August 28, 2013
Welcome to the smaller side! Rest up now and keep us posted!
August 28, 2013
Hey how are you feeling??? I'm ok, still in the hospital, will get my drains out today then go home. It's still a little painful but the nurse said that's because of the drains... Will chat soon properly, happy healing, plus I can't wait to watch scandal, I've heard good things about it!! X
August 29, 2013
We made it! I'm so glad I went through with it. I looked in the mirror with my shirt off but ace bandage wrapped around me and I look more proportional. Not just all boobs. Ps sai he took off 3 pounds. Will help with my weight loss! Lol
August 28, 2013
Happy you´re on the other side.