POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Excited and Nervous - Hinsdale, IL
UPDATED FROM m3grrrls
1 month post
I have been a little reluctant to post, everyone...
m3grrrlsSeptember 10, 2012
WORTH IT$4,000
I have been a little reluctant to post, everyone has had such a good experience...and I don't want to scare anyone away. Then I decided that maybe someone else is having some difficulty and they would know that they are not alone.
I have had some minor bumps along the way, now dealing with a bit bigger issue. My left is perfect and I am in love with it. Righty is having some difficulty, I have a hardened area, pretty large 4x3 inches, that is tender and swollen and makes the breast misshaped. I will be 5 weeks post op tomorrow. I went to the PS last thurs and he aspirated (with a needle) the area, did not get much but he did a culture ( turned out negative thank goodnesss). I am on antibiotics and return tomorrow to see what is next. Not sure what I will have to do, hoping against another surgery. PS said possible fat necrosis . I read up in this and sems that the body can reabsorb it, seems like kinda a big area.
I am still happy that I did this. I have a sports bra with little bitty straps, and they are not digging in anywhere. I love it.
Wish me luck, I hope tomorrow is good news,
Hope everyone else if doing well!...I don't want to seem like a complainer......but this is just the way it it!
I have had some minor bumps along the way, now dealing with a bit bigger issue. My left is perfect and I am in love with it. Righty is having some difficulty, I have a hardened area, pretty large 4x3 inches, that is tender and swollen and makes the breast misshaped. I will be 5 weeks post op tomorrow. I went to the PS last thurs and he aspirated (with a needle) the area, did not get much but he did a culture ( turned out negative thank goodnesss). I am on antibiotics and return tomorrow to see what is next. Not sure what I will have to do, hoping against another surgery. PS said possible fat necrosis . I read up in this and sems that the body can reabsorb it, seems like kinda a big area.
I am still happy that I did this. I have a sports bra with little bitty straps, and they are not digging in anywhere. I love it.
Wish me luck, I hope tomorrow is good news,
Hope everyone else if doing well!...I don't want to seem like a complainer......but this is just the way it it!
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UPDATED FROM m3grrrls
4 days post
Hi all, Today I am 4 days post op and have...
m3grrrlsAugust 11, 2012
Hi all, Today I am 4 days post op and have transitioned to acetaminophen for pain. Think I might take vicodin at bedtime. I have showered once, followed up with PS once, and plan to see PS on Monday to have some stitches out.
Things that I learned after my surgery that I wanted to share.....don't be afraidd to take the prescription pain meds, I thought about every dose, worried I was taking too much etc.....and I now know that I needed it in the beginning, I should not have worried so much. ( I didnt want to take too much) ALSO I discovered that I did have a scopolomine patch placed from surgery, and this has been the most nausea free I have ever been post op.
I had trouble with fever and chills when I got home, (I stayed overnight day of surgery) up to 101.7. Kinda freaked me out, too early for infection, couple communications with MD ( was already on oral antibiotics too) and eventally went away.
Very happy with the results so far, lots of bruising and def the lipo area under arms/sides is the most painful.
I am sure I will be able to go back after one more week off, I am bored already. Have been walking around, but cant do too much, I can't wait to shop!!!!!
Hope all are well
Things that I learned after my surgery that I wanted to share.....don't be afraidd to take the prescription pain meds, I thought about every dose, worried I was taking too much etc.....and I now know that I needed it in the beginning, I should not have worried so much. ( I didnt want to take too much) ALSO I discovered that I did have a scopolomine patch placed from surgery, and this has been the most nausea free I have ever been post op.
I had trouble with fever and chills when I got home, (I stayed overnight day of surgery) up to 101.7. Kinda freaked me out, too early for infection, couple communications with MD ( was already on oral antibiotics too) and eventally went away.
Very happy with the results so far, lots of bruising and def the lipo area under arms/sides is the most painful.
I am sure I will be able to go back after one more week off, I am bored already. Have been walking around, but cant do too much, I can't wait to shop!!!!!
Hope all are well
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UPDATED FROM m3grrrls
24 days pre
7-14-12: Starting the countdown to surgery...24...
m3grrrlsJuly 14, 2012
7-14-12: Starting the countdown to surgery...24 days to go. I am getting more excited everyday. I have most of my stuff ready, button top jammies, hair appointment beofre surgery,,,,etc.....any new advice?
m3grrrls, no one will think you are a complainer at all. I think it is very important that the less than perfect recoveries are shared along with the easy ones. It is vital that everyone knows what they are in for. Most are told the risks, but when you are faced with them, it is a real shock and can also be quite depressing. There are some other girls on here who have had some difficulty with their healing. Take a look around at the other reviews and you may find a couple who can maybe give you some ideas or suggestions. Never hesitate to reach out to anyone on their page. Everyone is so helpful. Check out the reviews by toobiginlongbeach, Flgal77, and NanaLyn. These are a few of the girls that I can think of who haven't had the easiest of recoveries. You will find a lot of encouragement from these ladies. Please keep us updated! I will be anxious to know how your follow-up appointments go!