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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...

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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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January 14, 2013
Wow! I am guessing you are really pleased with your results! You just wait till our next hot Kansas summer and you will wonder why you didn't do this years ago! Your incisions already look substantially better than mine ever have. I am so happy for you!
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January 14, 2013
Thanks, I keep hearing that from others too about my incisions. I shall assume my herbal remedies have speeded up my healing. I am impressed with Dr Keller's surgical skills. I don't see any stitches at all!
January 15, 2013
My husband reminded me that my incision initially looked like yours. I didn't see any redness at first either. Mine gradually thickened and got kind of ropey over the past year. Hard to say why, as the tt scar is fading away. Disappointing, to be sure, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Enjoy your new body!
January 15, 2013
Look great. I too used many herbal remedies and believe they helped. I am 12 wks post op and still keep tape on my vertical incisions. My dr is very pleased with my healing. I haven't had any leakage splits ir redness. I go back I. February. I highly suggest keeping tape on as long as possible as it keeps the incision moist thus allows faster healing.
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January 15, 2013
Thanks for that info about the tape. I was considering taking it off this week. I was concerned that the stickyness would hinder healing.
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January 14, 2013
what great results!!! im very happy for you!!!
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January 15, 2013
Thanks!
April 23, 2016
So was the 2000 for the surgery or that's a Co pay
April 23, 2016
Congratulations I'm dying to get mines done but don't know where to start
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I am now 27 days post op, the itching for the past...

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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!
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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.
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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.
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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...

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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.

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