The Best Pain Reliever I've Tried!
I have had back pain for as long as I can remember...
I have had back pain for as long as I can remember. I have been to physical therapy and a chiropractor with no improvement. I also have degenerative changes in my neck and mid back, with intermittent numbness in my arms, and frequent severe migraines. I never suspected any of this could be related to my breast size until I had a professional fitting. After being told I was a "perfect 32F", I realized they were even bigger than I thought! I consulted a PS and after a couple rounds of submitting info to insurance got approved. Unfortunately the timing didn't work for me to take the time off work, and then I changed insurance at the beginning of this year. The dr's office resubmitted to the new insurance, and I was approved within a couple weeks. Now the wait is almost over. I am getting nervous, but still very anxious. I hope I am not expecting too much from this surgery. I started on this path in July, and April 3 is go time!
Had my surgery last Tuesday. Everything went well....
I think the Scop patch really helped the nausea. I've never had one before and don't think I want to go without if I ever have surgery again.
Unfortunately I have had a couple migraines, but they were not the degree I have been having...I think due to med withdrawal and lack of caffeine.
My back and shoulders feel great. Better than they have in as long as I can remember. I had also been having numbness in my arm a lot, and have not had that since the surgery.
I have experienced a lot of different emotions since, but mostly positive. Sometimes I worry about how they look, but thanks to this wonderful site I have been prepared for all this.
My follow up with the doc was Monday and he said everything looks like it should. All the tapes were removed, and I can wear whatever bra I want as long as it is not underwire, and I have gotten to experience going without a bra! AMAZING!!!
It is still a bit of a challenge to find my bra size because for some reason the stores don't want to stock 32 bands. It looks like I will be a B or C. I got a 34 band which isn't bad, esp since my boobs now stay up on their own :)
There is still quite a bit of numbness all around the incisions, but that is already improving, too. The itching is the worst part, but it's definitely tolerable.
The surgery was definitely worth it. My clothes fit so much better, too!
Now to just wait and see: 1) How much will my out of pocket cost be?!
2) What will they ultimately look like when they fully heal?
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Forgot to add...I agreed to be part of a study....
Just wanted to add that in case anyone hears discussions about docs using one or the other. As far as I and my doc can see the outcome is similar, just doc/location preference.
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So glad everything went well for you. Sounds like it couldn't be much better. Being so small around, you are going to feel so much better with the lighter and smaller breasts! Congratulations!
Interesting about the study. I will be anxious to hear what you think about the scarring as more time passes!
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