POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
47 Yrs Old, 1 Kid, 1 Achey Back and 2 Indented Shoulders. Los Angeles, CA
UPDATED FROM margeaux
11 days post
On the up and up!
margeauxJune 10, 2015
WORTH IT
11 days PO and feeling great. Got my drain out which was painless. I did, however, take my pain medication before the doctor took my drain out. Pretty itchy but healing nicely. I take about an hour walk in the morning, do some very light and small chores, eat lunch then rest the rest of the day. When dinner comes around I try to socialize with friends and family to keep the spirits high. Will go into work this upcoming Monday. After Friday, all restrictions will be off. Boobs look and feel amazing!
UPDATED FROM margeaux
7 days post
Unexpected event
margeauxJune 6, 2015
4 days PO i had an emergency situation. An artery began to leak and leaked fast. My right breast was filling up with blood. We called 911 and went to the nearest ER. In surgery they drained 800 cc of blood. I had to have a transfusion. The doctor acted quickly enough to save the nipple:) It was scary and a very rare instance. I stayed the night in the hospital to keep an eye on my vitals. I still have a drain in. I feel very fortunate that everything turned out all right AND my boobs look and feel great. There are risks in every surgery. I was lucky to have my good friend by my side. Remember to take it easy and to rest. Will post photos soon. xo
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June 6, 2015
I feel for you! I had the same thing happen a few hours post-op and passed out at home. Probably a combination of anaesthetic, surgery, drugs and the bleeding (hematoma). I spent the night in ER and the next afternoon my surgeon syringed me out, which was not a pleasant experience. He would have taken me back into surgery to clean me out, but I didn't want to be put to sleep twice in two days. I ended up having to be syringed out six times in total over the next three weeks, and became anaemic from the blood loss. I hope that your transfusion and your drain will do the job for you.
June 10, 2015
Wow! My original surgeon said he's never seen that happen in the 27 years he's been doing this. The surgeon that fixed it said he had seen this happen only once about ten years ago. I guess a pretty rare situation. The emergency team really did a great job and I am so happy with the outcome. I just had the drain taken out yesterday. Feeling positive and optimistic and still happy about my decision to have a BR. Hope you are well too:)
June 11, 2015
My surgeon said that he has only had two hematomas in all the time he has been operating. I told him that means that I'm 'one in a million'! I'm so glad that I can joke around with him.
March 2, 2016
Hi, I 'm close to having my explant surgery with Dr Lee and raed your review with great interest. Thank you for posting it. I was wondering about the leaking artery you wrote about, mainly how could I tell if it happens to me too- what are the signs? Was it pain or discoloration or actual dripping or? I understand it was a rare incident but I'll only have someone to watch over me for a few days, and I want to understand everything in case I am alone and something happens. Also, are you happy with your results now, and is there anything you'd do differently? Thanks in advance!
March 4, 2016
Hello! First and foremost, Dr. Lee did a fantastic job on my breasts. I couldn't be happier. Regarding my artery, it's a 1% chance for that to happen and I just happened to be that 1%. I had bruising on my right breast after the surgery, nothing to be worried about. I think it was day 3 where I must have moved my arms or something when all of a sudden I felt a rush of fluid inside my right breast and I looked down and watched it begin to swell rapidly. This is all interior; no external leakage. My good friend was with me at the time and she called the ambulance to take me to the emergency room where I went back into surgery to cauterize the artery. My big advice to you would be to remain inactive for the first few days. Let your friend help you with just about everything. Relax and know that you will soon be so happy with your results. I no longer have dents in my shoulders and I feel a million times better. All the best to you! Please feel free to ask any questions along the way!
UPDATED FROM margeaux
3 days post
Hooray!
margeauxJune 2, 2015
Day 3 post-op and I'm feeling good. My new size feels perfect! Instant relief. I've been sleeping a lot and eating healthy foods. Drinking lots of water is extremely healthy. I have been using a camelback for my water which has made it super easy to stay hydrated. Started to take walks without using too much strain. Transitioning from the pain pills to Advil as I am not feeling a lot of pain. Drinking some Milk of Magnesia has helped me stay regular while taking the pain pills. I feel like the healing is going very well. I will post more picts later.
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June 2, 2015
Love the shiny bra! Take it easy and rest, I'm so glad you are on the other side! Maybe you still have your shirt? ;)
June 5, 2015
Congrats!! Love hearing stories of people recovering well! Wishing you a continued smooth recovery. Boobs look great, by the way!
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