POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews REVIEWS
24 YO with 34G/H. Logan, UT
ORIGINAL POST
I'm getting a breast reduction and lift tomorrow....
WORTH IT
I'm getting a breast reduction and lift tomorrow. I've been wanting one of these for years but haven't been able to afford it. Fortunately, I'm still on my parents' insurance and it's actually covering it!
I was a DD by my high school graduation. They've just kept going since. Granted, I've put on some weight since then, but I've also lost quite a bit recently. They're "pendulous," heavy, awkward, and cause all sorts of problems. You ladies all know what I'm saying.
I'm super nervous. Not as much for the actual surgery, more for the recovery. And the Frankenboob. I'm very much not looking forward to that.
Any last minute tips are appreciated. This site has seriously been the best help I've found.
I was a DD by my high school graduation. They've just kept going since. Granted, I've put on some weight since then, but I've also lost quite a bit recently. They're "pendulous," heavy, awkward, and cause all sorts of problems. You ladies all know what I'm saying.
I'm super nervous. Not as much for the actual surgery, more for the recovery. And the Frankenboob. I'm very much not looking forward to that.
Any last minute tips are appreciated. This site has seriously been the best help I've found.
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UPDATED FROM mcfatty
1 day post
Woo-hoo!
So I'm 24 hours post waking up. I'm a fair bit groggy, so I apologize for any spelling and grammar mistakes. I'm feeling pretty rad so far, considering. They lipo-ed under my arms and I was warned that's where it would be the most sore. And it sure is. Feels like I pulled every muscle even remotely connected. I also have a headache, but it's bearable.
I'm seriously so much smaller. It's incredible. I haven't really seen them yet, as the big bandage don't come off til Friday, but I'm a little worried they're going to be too small. My mom, who went with me and is taking care of me, says they look great and that my nipples are "cute." That was one of my concerns - hated them before.
I've been existing on saltines and ginger ale. I'm trying some soup now that I switched from Percocet to Hydrocodone. The P made me super nauseous.
The surgery itself took 4 hours. From check-in to check-out I was in the hospital from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. I don't remember much of it, which is just fine.
Everyone was so nice and professional. They answered all my questions and helped me stay calm and put up with my nerve based weird sense of humor.
I was intubated and given a catheter, since it was such a long procedure. Fortunately, they put both in after I was out and took both out before I woke up. Had a bit of a cough, but no soreness from either of those otherwise.
I'm including a pic of the lines drawn pre surgery. It's basically the only one I have of them before.
I'm seriously so much smaller. It's incredible. I haven't really seen them yet, as the big bandage don't come off til Friday, but I'm a little worried they're going to be too small. My mom, who went with me and is taking care of me, says they look great and that my nipples are "cute." That was one of my concerns - hated them before.
I've been existing on saltines and ginger ale. I'm trying some soup now that I switched from Percocet to Hydrocodone. The P made me super nauseous.
The surgery itself took 4 hours. From check-in to check-out I was in the hospital from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. I don't remember much of it, which is just fine.
Everyone was so nice and professional. They answered all my questions and helped me stay calm and put up with my nerve based weird sense of humor.
I was intubated and given a catheter, since it was such a long procedure. Fortunately, they put both in after I was out and took both out before I woke up. Had a bit of a cough, but no soreness from either of those otherwise.
I'm including a pic of the lines drawn pre surgery. It's basically the only one I have of them before.
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December 7, 2016
Congrats! I will be two weeks post op tomorrow. Best thing I could've done! Relax, take it easy and don't over do anything, no matter how good you feel!
UPDATED FROM mcfatty
7 days post
One Week Down!
It's been a week and I'm feeling awesome! Had my post-op yesterday and got my drains out, thank god. I was beyond sick of them. It was nice to sleep and not worry about yanking them out. I was almost comfortable!
It wasn't as horrible getting the drains out as I thought. I'm still pretty numb under my alarms, so I sure that helped, it just felt sort of weird. For some reason I expected huge gaping holes where they were, but that's not the case. The tubing was much smaller than I always think it is.
Dr told me everything looked great and is healing nicely. I still have to wear a bra 24/7 for a while, but I'm a-ok with that. It's more comfortable and makes me feel more secure.
I can pretty much do everything normally now, just have to watch my energy level and not do any heavy lifting, not that I do that anyway, haha.
I'm still fairly numb under the arms and on the sides. It's very itchy, especially at night, but since its numb, I can't scratch. Most aggravating thing in the world.
Since getting the drains out, I've swelled up a bit. Totally normal amount and there's no exceptional hardness or discoloration.
I can't wait to go bra shopping! I'm making myself wait since I'm not positive where I'll end up, but I'm pretty sure I'll be a 34C which is exactly my goal.
Seriously, Dr Isom and his staff are the best. So nice and friendly and so very good at explaining things 8000 times when I ask the same dumb questions over and over. I have absolutely zero complaints and fully plan on going back there, when I'm fabulously wealthy, to get everything tightened and polished.
Next appointment is the day after Christmas!
It wasn't as horrible getting the drains out as I thought. I'm still pretty numb under my alarms, so I sure that helped, it just felt sort of weird. For some reason I expected huge gaping holes where they were, but that's not the case. The tubing was much smaller than I always think it is.
Dr told me everything looked great and is healing nicely. I still have to wear a bra 24/7 for a while, but I'm a-ok with that. It's more comfortable and makes me feel more secure.
I can pretty much do everything normally now, just have to watch my energy level and not do any heavy lifting, not that I do that anyway, haha.
I'm still fairly numb under the arms and on the sides. It's very itchy, especially at night, but since its numb, I can't scratch. Most aggravating thing in the world.
Since getting the drains out, I've swelled up a bit. Totally normal amount and there's no exceptional hardness or discoloration.
I can't wait to go bra shopping! I'm making myself wait since I'm not positive where I'll end up, but I'm pretty sure I'll be a 34C which is exactly my goal.
Seriously, Dr Isom and his staff are the best. So nice and friendly and so very good at explaining things 8000 times when I ask the same dumb questions over and over. I have absolutely zero complaints and fully plan on going back there, when I'm fabulously wealthy, to get everything tightened and polished.
Next appointment is the day after Christmas!
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December 14, 2016
I was happy to read your journey and I am glad you are feeling so good. I live summers in Idaho Falls. I was hoping to have my reduction done mid February but found today I need at least 6 months of treatment documented for Medicare. And that still is no guarantee for coverage. I need lipo under arms also and wondered how painful that was going to be. Plus it would not be covered and would cost 4500. Out of pocket. I seem to be on hold right now. My surgery would have been done in FL where we spend winter. I am happy you are healing so well.
December 18, 2016
Honestly, the lipo was more painful than the actually surgery. At least it was for me. For about a week it felt like I'd gone way too hard working out my pecs and lats. Now it feel fine, except some numbness, but that's normal, I hear. It's annoying though!
December 18, 2016
Not many seem to have underarm lipo so nice to read about yours. Did your insurance oick up the lipo?
December 18, 2016
I'm not really sure..
To be honest, I didn't know they were doing that til four days before, so I didn't have much time to look into it.
I kind of doubt insurance will be that nice, but my fingers are crossed. Otherwise, my parents are footing the bill - it's my Christmas/Next-Five-Birthdays present.
To be honest, I didn't know they were doing that til four days before, so I didn't have much time to look into it.
I kind of doubt insurance will be that nice, but my fingers are crossed. Otherwise, my parents are footing the bill - it's my Christmas/Next-Five-Birthdays present.
December 18, 2016
Very nice, you have great parents. Please let me know, I am so curious due to the 4500. I have to pay out of pocket regardless whether or not Medicare picks up the surgery. 14,500. is a lot of money. Was the lipo where your surgeon marked up high and also under your arms? Sorry for so many questions, there is just so much to think about. Thanks so much!
Very glad to have you here with us.