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66, 195 Lbs. Breast Reduction + Arm Lift- Folsom, CA

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I am scheduled for my pre-op on June 21. I can't...

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I am scheduled for my pre-op on June 21. I can't believe I am doing this, but the deposit I made says I am. Plus I have been wanting this for a long time, just didn't think I was the kind of woman to do it (whatever that means). It's a little tight, timewise, as I have lined up a conference, then a week in NY, then the surgery. 3-4 weeks later, a book release event and more marketing on that. I am concerned because my husband, who is my helper, has Parkinson's, relatively early stages, but tends to get anxious. And I'm loading it on him maybe too much? But he is not going to be better later, I will only be older and saggier and less able to be active. So there won't be a better time.
I am hoping that the second week of recovery, I will just need help lifting things. Surely, I tell myself, I will be on my feet by then. Luckily, lying in bed and reading is one of my favorite things, so I won't go crazy. I do presently go to the gym for cardio workouts 6 times a week. But I have to make myself. My sister may be able to come for a visit and give my husband a chance to regroup.
I am combining the breast reduction with an arm lift procedure. Flappy arms. It's not as much about looks (hubby likes me fine) as it is about comfort. I don't see where there's a June sign-up, but will do that when it shows up.
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Will add a photo when I figure out how.

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Christa Clark, MD, FACS

Christa Clark, MD, FACS

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May 12, 2014
You'll be so glad you did this. The recovery just takes time and care and is well worth the comfort you'll receive! A recliner helps in the first few days if you have one. Glad you like to read cause there is a lot of resting to do for your body to recover! Looking forward to your updates!
May 16, 2014
Thank you, smalltatasforme! I don't have a recliner, unfortunately, and live in a tiny house with no room for one. So it'll be tons of pillows (which I do have) piled around me. I am mostly worried about doing things like getting to the bathroom safely in the first few days. Is this realistic at all?
May 17, 2014
I don't know what the arm surgery will be like but as far as the breast reduction you will be surprised how little pain you have. I didn't need my pain meds. Just Tylenol. You may need yours with the 2 surgeries combined but you should be able to get around fine. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
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May 18, 2014
Pillows will work fine. Getting to the bathroom was no problem for me. Not sure for you with the arm surgery also. Just follow your doc's instruction. Take everything slowly. I'm 12 days post op and just now trying to reach for things (within reason!!!) At 8 days post op (after my first post op follow up) walked around a mall for a while but I was wiped out and sore! I did too much that day! Good news though is my back and arms didn't hurt!!! Yea!!
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June 13, 2015
What tests did you have prior to your surgery?
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June 13, 2015
Thank you for sharing. I will be 67 when I have my surgery on Sept 22, 2015.
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1 month pre

Hard to believe this is me! (But it is)

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1 month pre

Just a few weeks to pre-op

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I posted a pic of me in apparently a few different places. I am technically challenged, but hopefully will get up to speed, as I appreciate more than I can say all the posts I've read. And I want to commit to posting pics as well for the whole first year of recovery.
That said, I'm planning in the back of my mind to have a tummy tuck in December to complete the tidy-up.
Thank you for the encouragement you offer through your words and also through the evidence from the photos. You are so beautiful!

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