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40 DDD 53 Yr Old - Surgery Decemeber 19, 2012 - Lawrence, KS
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I have had large breast most of my life. Didn't...
WORTH IT$16,000
I have had large breast most of my life. Didn't mind them much until about 7 years ago when I started having issues with my back and neck. I am a massage therapist and they just got in the way all the time. We had met our deductible on our insurance last year so I made the call to my insurance company and asked for a Plastic Surgeon who was in my network. I was referred to Dr John Keller in Lawrence, KS. I am so pleased with the surgeon and my outcome. The amount listed is what I have spent so far, still waiting for insurance to finalize.
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I am now 27 days post op, the itching for the past...
I am now 27 days post op, the itching for the past 2 days has been horrible. I have had to take Benadryl and use an anti itch cream on my breasts. I know its a sign of healing, but good grief, I can only scratch my breasts in public so many times before people start looking at me strangely. My being a good patient is thinning. At least I can partially lay on one side with the help of a couple of pillows. Ok, rant over! :-)
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January 16, 2013
you look great ! congratulations! remember the itching before surgery! i jotted down all the stuff that annoys me so i can read the over after surgery to remind myself...i cant wait to be where you are!

January 16, 2013
I updated today and added some tips for after surgery. When is yours scheduled? And thanks for the compliments! I am so pleased with my "girls," they look like they belong on an 18yr old! :-)
January 16, 2013
Mine is february 27th.i have review of my journey so i can read it after the fact whenever i have a complaint. Lol.yes you do look like an 18r yr old. I cant wait.i hope i get as good a result as you!
January 17, 2013
and thanks a million for the after surgery tips,,im going to write them down!!
January 16, 2013
My dr actually told be it was great to keep on as long as I could tolerate it. He said it bothers most women . Ha, I forget it is there. The itching is horrible. Mine started really itching around Christmas time. I couldn't scratch fast enough haha. It will ease up some soon.

January 16, 2013
When I went for my 2 week follow up I was so excited to have the damn tape off. But when he said it helps secure the incisions, I was ok with that. I have seen pics of incisions that have split open and then became infected. That is not happening to me. Tape is still on anchor incisions and I am 4 weeks tomorrow.
January 19, 2013
My surgery was 10/24 and I still have the tape on my certical incision. Like you, I took the same vitamins leading up to the surgery the exception of horsetail. I've never heard of that. Will look for it now. I took vitamin a twice a day. I also still take most of the vitamins but have added E back into the mix once surgery was over. I am just now learning about essential oils. Only burning them now but reading up on the various benefits. I did add some grapefruit oil to my non scented face cream as I read that was good for firming. Might have to lather my 51 yr old body in it if it works haha. You've healed well. Like u I had no open incisions and I had very little bruising. My dr wasn't a proponent if herbs and vitaminsbbut he said he is rethinking it after my healing so nicely.

January 19, 2013
I can't wait to share with my PS what herbs I took to aid in healing. Hope it opens his eyes up a tad bit!
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Benadryl is helping very much, itching is not so...
Benadryl is helping very much, itching is not so bad. It's amazing how much better I feel in just the last 5 days. I am a massage therapist and have decided that next week I can start scheduling clients. Will start out slow for the first week, so I don't over due myself and cause any set backs. Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks post op.
Also, I failed to mention in my initial post: 804 grams was removed from my right breast and 769 grams from my left. My right breast was more dense.
Also, I failed to mention in my initial post: 804 grams was removed from my right breast and 769 grams from my left. My right breast was more dense.
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