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3 years Post-Op ... Biggest decision of my life.
I FEEL GOOD!!
Any questions, please ask.
One year post-op update. Wow! Time flies.
I'll address a couple things from the most remarkable to the least exciting. Here we go:
1. Increased self esteem/ confidence. Not slouching or covering up with scarves and jackets.
2. Increased athleticism - my runs have gotten better. I feel lighter and just completed a half marathon this year.
3. Any opportunity to go strapless!! ????Strapless / backless bras & dresses. More fashion choices definitely.
4. Clothes fit better. I've gained about 10 pounds since surgery yet my clothes feel way better than before.
5. Reduced shoulder pain: Not completely gone because I had a slender frame (32) with huge boobs so it weighed a lot on my shoulders. Plus I always wore a bra 24/7 to hide my boobs.
6. Scars!! Scars!! Scars!!! My surgeon extended the incision lines far out to the sides and that pisses me off! Wish it stopped right under my boobs.
7. My dr. informed me that black skin scars easily and I may have to deal with keloid scars. Scars still visible though I've not be 100% committed to anything scar-removal.
Above all, I learned how to swim cos I'm now confident in a bikini. How awesome!!
Two Months Post-Op - Returned to full activity (32ddd - 32d)
Anything, my right nipple hasn't regained full sensitivity :) I've been praying about it. Lol seriously!!!
My advise to anyone considering this surgery is to chill a bit. Don't go crazy buying bras, extensive supplies, applying all sorts on your skin and doing the most. Don't touch it and keep the incision areas dry 24/7 to avoid any issues. I didn't apply nada except neosporin when it itched in the first week. Though I understand that everyone heals differently.
Provider Review
Excellent young beautiful Plastic Surgeon. I waited one month post-op to leave this review for a breast reduction surgery. She's easy to talk to and attentive to you and most importantly, she's got "good hands". My surgery was pain-free, complication-free and easy. I got out of surgery with zero-pain though I'm healthy and never required any doctor's visit for anything. I recommend her to anyone in the Houston area. She knows her stuff!! I'd be honest that her team sucks!! I don't care who reads this, it's an opinion based on my experience. If you care about an extensive follow-up with your nurse, go find you another surgeon. Dr. Blakkolb prolly hired a ghost as her nurse cos' I've never seen or heard from that person, not even a call post-op, not one. I don't care for all that pampering and stuff, but what about other patients with health conditions that may require continuous follow-up? Her office only contacts you when its payment-related. They mess up your insurance information and are unresponsive to insurance requests. You gotta DO-IT-ALL-BY-YOURSELF. I called BCBS everyday. In fact, they were all celebrating when I was approved for surgery cos' they were tired of my calls...Lol.. The front desk ladies at UT West-loop are excellent too. So far, it been a life-changing experience. I chose the right doctor. Thanks Dr. Blakkolb.