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51 Yrs Young! Finally Doing Something for Myself! Grand Rapids, MI

UPDATED FROM BakerCcup
4 days post

Post op appointment

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BakerCcupAugust 2, 2014
WORTH IT$9,200
Had my post op today. I have a blood blister in the T area under my left breast. I have to keep bacitracin cream on it and hopefully it will just go away on its own. The good news is I get to throw away the uncomfortable surgical bra! What a relief to get that thing off! My husband took me out to eat and then I went and bought some new Bali no wire comfort bras. I will get some sport ones tomorrow. Feeling very tired! I think I did too much today.

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Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS

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Ilovebreasts
August 2, 2014
congratulations!!! You look beautiful (still... cause remember, I thought you looked beautiful before too :D ) how nice that your husband took you out to dinner and you got to shop for a new bra..... congratulations that you have gotten to do this procedure that you've been wanting to do. congratulations on looking great!!!
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BakerCcup
August 2, 2014
Thank you
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peediewife
August 2, 2014
You are doing great
shellybeau
August 6, 2014
Wow, just Wow! You look awesome. I am the same height and breast size as you, and I dream of having a breast reduction. Unfortunately, at present my finances don't allow me to do so. Maybe I should start buying lottery tickets. I KNOW this would change my life, as well as incentivize me to lose weight. You're brave for posting pics, and I wish you only the best moving forward. I so wish I could get a BR. I'm 50, 5'1" or 5'2". No way am I disclosing current weight. LOL All of you ladies are an inspiration. I can still dream of doing this at 50. God bless.
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BakerCcup
August 6, 2014
Thank you so much! Never give up on your dream of getting a BR. It is a dream come true for me. I had to pay for it myself. Blessings to you shellybeau!
BarbaraC
August 6, 2014
I have considered having reduction surgery. You look great and thank you for posting. Can you share the going rate for the surgery in Grand Rapids? Please update how you are doing when you can.
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BakerCcup
August 6, 2014
I don't know the going rate but my surgery was 9,200.00 out of pocket. I used Dr. Steven Ringler. He is one of the top rated PS in the country.
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Curlyqueen
August 16, 2014
How is your recovery going?
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BakerCcup
August 18, 2014
Hi Curlyqueen! It is going good. A little set back with the blood blisters but they are gone and healing. :) I still don't have all my energy back but it is better every day. Thank you for asking. I need to update my progress but I have just been so busy.
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3 days post

Feeling down

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BakerCcupAugust 1, 2014
I have been feeling a bit down today. I know it is natural to feel this way after surgery and laying around doing nothing. I removed my bandages to take a quick shower this morning and I was more swollen bruised today then The day after surgery. I know that this is also not uncommon. Still I don't like it! Tomorrow is another day. Going to the doctor at 2:15 for my post op.

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hallyluhopper
August 1, 2014
Yesterday was a sleepy day for me, and today I am nauseous. You are not alone in feeling down though, I have been down all day. I won't see my doc until the 11th.
chrmad
August 1, 2014
I haven't feel down yet but definitely skipped over the euphoria stage I've heard some talk about I am sleeping lots and I figure that is the best thing we can do right now.
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peediewife
August 1, 2014
Rest and take it easy. Bromelain taken 3-4 times a day between meals can do wonders for swelling. When you feel up to it, trying on some of your clothes to see the difference can be a big boost
chrmad
August 1, 2014
they look awesome!!!!!! Proud of you, fellow brave woman!
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BakerCcup
August 2, 2014
Thank you
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2 days post

Rest and more rest

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BakerCcupJuly 30, 2014
Saw the doctor this morning and everything is ok. Today has been a lazy day. I am taking my Norco on a regular basis and napping.

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