POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Post Op - 5 months
UPDATED FROM Sydney87
24 days post
Hi ladies! I haven't checked in for some time! I...
Hi ladies! I haven't checked in for some time! I am now post op 3 weeks as of Monday.. I am back to all of my normal activities and chores.. I am a bit regretful of getting the surgery, as I seem to be a size D, when before surgery I was a DD! Yes, I had a breast lift, but I feel my surgeon completely disregarded what I wanted as far as size (which I asked for a B!!!) and did what she thought was best! If I would have known I was going down one cup size, I would not have had this surgery! How do I mention this to my surgeon? Or do I even say anything? What's the point? What's done is done, can't go back and change it, so I guess I just need to accept my big boobs and get over it! Anyways, wish this was a happier post, I'm just not happy with my outcome and I'm not going to pretend I am! Other than the size, they are healing nicely, aside from the t-junction on both sides, which is taking it's time in healing.. If I had been paying out of pocket for this surgery, I would have been more selective on my surgeon, but since this is who my insurance assigned me to, I went with her.. My advice, make sure you have a surgeon who 100% appreciates what YOU want and not what THEY want! Anyways, I hope everyone is healing nicely and for those awaiting surgery, good luck! The waiting is the hardest part! :)
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I
August 30, 2012
I see in your caption of your new pictures that you say you are a lot bigger than you wanted. What size are you now? I think your scars look really good and your breasts are a very nice shape. Sorry you are disappointed with the size :-(
S
August 30, 2012
I updated my review.. Did you read that? I think I'm a D.. Aside from the size, they look nice, just a lot bigger than I wanted! :(
JJ
August 30, 2012
Crap, just lost a reply!! Anyway, I'm sorry that you are unhappy. You actually DO look fairly large yet. I would calmly ask your surgeon at your next appointment if she would consider doing some lipo to reduce them some more? Many girls had to have that done, including Iowa, I believe. Didn't read everything you have written here, but do you know how much she removed?? {{{{HUGS}}}}
I
August 30, 2012
Sorry you aren't happy Sydney. :( Maybe there is still some swelling? I think they look terrific! :)
R
August 30, 2012
I'm sorry you are disappointed with your results. Do you know how much she took off? At your next appt, I would tell her you think you are still too big and let her know if problems related to having large breasts (backaches, headaches, etc) have not been alleviated. Maybe she would be willing to do a revision.
I hate it when surgeons don't listen to what their patient wants.
I hate it when surgeons don't listen to what their patient wants.
I
August 31, 2012
Syd, I would definitely talk to her. The worst she can do is tell you to buzz off and then you are no worse than you are right now. I would just let her know that you feel like you are still too big. That you don't feel that going from a DD to a D really feels sufficient. At least see what her response is and give her a chance to offer a resolution. If she doesn't maybe speak to your insurance company and see if they have any options for you(though I can't imagine what they can offer...but agree that one cup size doesn't seem like it was worth whatever the insurance company had to pay)
Good luck and let us know what happens!!
UPDATED FROM Sydney87
7 days post
I had my drains removed today and I feel free!!!!...
I had my drains removed today and I feel free!!!! They were causing more discomfort than anything else! The bruising is looking better every day and I feel considerably great! Can't wait to see the progress in the coming weeks and months and absolutely know I made a great decision! Thanks for all the support and guidance thru this process! :)
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August 19, 2012
My drains were the worst part of my whole experience.. I had them 10 full days!! You look like your healing really well!! Still take it easy!!
S
August 19, 2012
Stitches.. Drains... SUCK! haha Stitches come out I believe Monday, will post pics after that! Pretty much back to all of my normal activities! :) Feeling like my boobs are bigger than what I wanted.. Oh well. :(
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