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Update: ONE YEAR LATER (Starting my Reduction Journey - Kirkland, WA)
UPDATED FROM Vivalv66
So its' been a year and I thought I should update...
So its' been a year and I thought I should update what my overall feeling is now.
I absolutely hate the scars. Hopefully they keep healing but I am not optimistic.
Scar under the breast looks sloppy to me. (Like skin was sewn overlapping)
I think they are still to big. They look odd to me. To far apart. Left side where lipo was has more overlap of skin then the right.
They just don't look normal.
Even the nipples look weird. They point to the sides.
I do however feel better, look and fit better in clothes.
I am thinking about going back to Dr for a follow-up so she can see her work and let her know my concerns.
Knowing what I know now...
If I was in my 20's I probably would not do this surgery.
Would look for surgery with less scarring.
Not 100% I would do it again.
I guess I am 50/50 now.
My husband does not like them . He loves me and supports my decision but has honestly told me they don't look normal or feel normal.
I don't want to be to negative (as I know it is exciting) but I think it's important to get all the info you can before you make this decision.
I will post again what my Dr has to say.
I absolutely hate the scars. Hopefully they keep healing but I am not optimistic.
Scar under the breast looks sloppy to me. (Like skin was sewn overlapping)
I think they are still to big. They look odd to me. To far apart. Left side where lipo was has more overlap of skin then the right.
They just don't look normal.
Even the nipples look weird. They point to the sides.
I do however feel better, look and fit better in clothes.
I am thinking about going back to Dr for a follow-up so she can see her work and let her know my concerns.
Knowing what I know now...
If I was in my 20's I probably would not do this surgery.
Would look for surgery with less scarring.
Not 100% I would do it again.
I guess I am 50/50 now.
My husband does not like them . He loves me and supports my decision but has honestly told me they don't look normal or feel normal.
I don't want to be to negative (as I know it is exciting) but I think it's important to get all the info you can before you make this decision.
I will post again what my Dr has to say.
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UPDATED FROM Vivalv66
9 week update Had final post op appt today. I do...
9 week update
Had final post op appt today. I do not have to go back anymore. Yeah! She said I look great. Scars will continue to heal and fade. I have some hard spots underneath that will soften and fade also. Just takes time. She said my breasts will eventually sag again. I asked her how long I will have these perky ones. She said probably 10-15 years! Wow! Nice surprise. I thought it would be a year or two at the most. She also recommends that I wear a bra and not go braless too much. I have a little pain on the sides when I wake up in the mornings. It is still from the lipo and will continue fade also. All in all I am very happy with my decision. I am now trying to decide how to lose some weight on the rest of me. Good luck to everybody who has had or is having a BR. Hope you all are doing well and are happy!
Had final post op appt today. I do not have to go back anymore. Yeah! She said I look great. Scars will continue to heal and fade. I have some hard spots underneath that will soften and fade also. Just takes time. She said my breasts will eventually sag again. I asked her how long I will have these perky ones. She said probably 10-15 years! Wow! Nice surprise. I thought it would be a year or two at the most. She also recommends that I wear a bra and not go braless too much. I have a little pain on the sides when I wake up in the mornings. It is still from the lipo and will continue fade also. All in all I am very happy with my decision. I am now trying to decide how to lose some weight on the rest of me. Good luck to everybody who has had or is having a BR. Hope you all are doing well and are happy!
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May 2, 2012
Your afters look so nice and high and round. Have they changed much after 9 weeks? Glad you're so happy! You look beautiful!
May 3, 2012
Thanks! They are nice and high! They have changed a little, Not so stiff. Getting more jiggly which helps them look more natural. Scars are slowly fading. I am not so protective of them anymore. Sleeping on my belly, hugging etc, much easier.
May 2, 2012
Hello Viva, I'm so glad to hear that you're doing so well.
Hmmmm... 10-15 years before they drop, that's not bad at all.. you're 47 and I'm 48 in that time we will be in our late 50's-mid 60's by then everyone our age will be droppy too.
That has been a issue for me, sure I'm perky now but how long do I have before that drop again? I have this fear expecting them to drop in a short time and this euphorias that I'm feeling will be short llived.
So let's enjoy them now, as much as possible.
Take care of yourself.
Hmmmm... 10-15 years before they drop, that's not bad at all.. you're 47 and I'm 48 in that time we will be in our late 50's-mid 60's by then everyone our age will be droppy too.
That has been a issue for me, sure I'm perky now but how long do I have before that drop again? I have this fear expecting them to drop in a short time and this euphorias that I'm feeling will be short llived.
So let's enjoy them now, as much as possible.
Take care of yourself.
May 2, 2012
Glad you are doing well! I think you will find that you are so much more comfortable with activity that some weight will come off just because you are able to move! I actually started running (it took baby steps on the treadmill, starting by alternating one minute walk and one minute run) and I haven't done that since I was in elementary school. I think you will be so active this summer that you won't even realize that you are getting more exercising than you would have with your huge tatas!
April 15, 2014
This is what I'm looking forward to also. I'm only one week post-op, and still having a fair amount of discomfort, probably because I move around in my sleep and end up on one side, then on my back, then on the other side...not even aware. I, too, have noticed significant pain reduction on my neck!! I'm thrilled with that! Thanks so much for your candid posts. I'll be watching to see what your doctor says about the disappointing part of your surgery.
UPDATED FROM Vivalv66
Well I broke down and went bra shopping yesterday....
Well I broke down and went bra shopping yesterday. I bought 3 colors of the Bali Comfort Revolution bra. It has been mentioned by a few gals on here. It has no underwires which I love! I wore Bali before surgery. I am very happy to report I am a "C" cup! Hooray! Haven't been a C since high school! Doing well. Scars are healing more everyday. Still a little tenderness underneath and where lipo was but not bad at all.
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April 12, 2012
Congratulation on the new bra size. Way to go Viva treat yourself with a bra shopping spree! :-)
April 12, 2012
A C cup! That is wonderful! I hope to follow in your footsteps! Enjoy the new bras and clothes!
April 12, 2012
I went to Victorias Secret today. Friend gave me a gift card. The biggest band size they have is a 38. She actually measured me at a 38D. I tried on like 6 bras. None fit right. I tired a no underwire and it fit. $42 though. I bought it. I like the wire free ones I got at Kohls better. They are a 40C. Less expensive also. Guess I am not meant to be a VS gal! lol
April 12, 2012
I had the same problem at VS. I used to wear their bras all the time but just couldn't find one that was comfortable now. I did buy a wireless 38C and then got an extension so it fits more like a 40. I then went to Sears and fit into a 40B. So who knows, this bra thing may take awhile!!
April 21, 2012
Hello Viva, Haven't hear from you lately. How are you doing these days? Taking care of yourself I hope? :o)
April 25, 2012
Great! Just got back from a mini vacation to California. Went to the Ellen Show. It was fun. Wearing a bra all day and don't even notice it!
April 25, 2012
Viva, glad to hear you're doing well. Sounds like you had a great vacation. So what guests did Ellen have on her show....? please tell me it was George Clooney !!!!!! :o) My husband & I were hoping to go to California (the wine region .. we like wine) for our 20th wedding anniversary this summer.
April 26, 2012
I wish! It was Tom Hanks wife Rita and Red Headed guy from Modern family. Wasn't the best guests and she didn't have any giveaways but it was fun! My BFF live close to Santa Barbara. Few months back she took me to that area (like in the movie Sideways) was very pretty area. Had a great time. I hope you go!
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