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43 Years Old, 4 Kids, Breast Reduction - Fortitude Valley, AU
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Hi everyone! I've finally had my breast reduction!...
brissygirl73June 28, 2016
WORTH IT$9,500
Hi everyone! I've finally had my breast reduction! I've been wanting this since Ihad my first child at age 19. My surgeon was Dr Phil Richardson from Fortitude Valley, Qld. He is amazing! And all the staff who work alongside him, as well as the Pacific Day Surgery team, are wonderful too.
The day of surgery I was made to feel calm and relaxed. The whole process ran smoothly and I felt great as soon as I awoke from the operation. Hardly any pain at all. I'm on day three of recovery now, and still feel great. I've been on Panadeine Forte, antibiotics, valium, coloxyl and I tried Endone to help with sleep last night. It worked really well. I'm propped up on 3 pillows in bed, and sleeping quite well surprisingly.
My only pain is occasional tingling, slight aching, a tight feeling and maybe a little bruised. I had my drains removed on day two, and it's a little tender under my arms today but I guess that just means everything is healing properly.
In summary, this experience is a whole lot better than I imagined, and I'd highly recommend it!
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June 30, 2016
Congratulations! I'm seeing Dr Belt in the same offices! Just got to 5 weeks post op and recovery has been brilliant - hope yours goes smoothly too and you get heaps of rest and relaxation for the next couple of weeks :)
UPDATED FROM brissygirl73
6 days post
One week post op
brissygirl73July 4, 2016
I had my band/boobtube removed today, and also all the white surgical tape. I was also fitted for a bra that I will wear 24/7 for 6 weeks. I still have thin brown tape over my scars/sutures which will be changed weekly for 6 weeks.
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UPDATED FROM brissygirl73
11 days post
Day 11 post op
brissygirl73July 8, 2016
I had a stitch removed yesterday after it worked it's way to the surface. I have to keep the tape off that spot for a few days until it closes up a bit. It's not infected though. I just bathe it in salt water twice a day and put a band aid over it. Apparently stitches coming to the surface is quite common. It's healing well though which is good.
I drove yesterday for the first time for 20 minutes all up, same today. Both times I went to the shops to walk around which was quite exhausting. Today I went for 3 hours and slept for an hour when I got home!
I've got two more weeks off. I'm a uni student, and when I return I'll be on fulltime placement so I hope I have more energy by then!
I drove yesterday for the first time for 20 minutes all up, same today. Both times I went to the shops to walk around which was quite exhausting. Today I went for 3 hours and slept for an hour when I got home!
I've got two more weeks off. I'm a uni student, and when I return I'll be on fulltime placement so I hope I have more energy by then!
I agree with the rest and healthy eating! I've been spending my days either in my bed or on the couch, drinking lots of water and eating fruit, vegies, nuts, meat, eggs, fish and a daily protein shake. Apparently my post op bleeding has been very minimal so I'm pleased about that!
Can't wait for the "unveiling" this Monday!!! I know they'll be taped up again after, but I'll get hubby to take heaps of photos before they cover me back up!