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almost 9 months post-op
I will be 9 months post op tomorrow! It literally seems like I just had my surgery yesterday. Time sure does fly! My spitting stitches are pretty much gone (I just had a baby spot where I had two fairly recently, but that's it.) I'm definitely glad about that. I know they usually dissolve quicker, but I guess that my body handles surgery differently than other peoples' bodies. The scars on my left breast are fading very nicely. The ones on the right breast still have a ways to go. I'm not too worried though, because I had all the issues with wound separation and spitting stitches on my right breast. It looks as if my final size is somewhere between a 36 D and 36 DD. It really depends on the bra though. As I was sorting through clothes, I found some of my preop bras. I had to think to myself "Was I really THAT big?" Anyway, I think that's all for now. I am still eternally grateful that I was able to get this surgery done. It only changed my life for the better.
I can't believe it's been a month since I last...
I can't believe it's been a month since I last updated. There is not much to update on. Things are still going well. I haven't had any more spitting stitches, which is a relief. I'm going to start putting Mederma on my scars more regularly so they will hopefully go away.
I had a doctor's appointment today at 4:30, so I...
I had a doctor's appointment today at 4:30, so I got sent home at 3. Since I had some time, I had called Dr. Topal's office earlier in the day to see if they could squeeze me in. Normally, I get out at 5 and she leaves at 4 so I was lucky to be squeezed in today with such short notice. I showed Dr. Topal the area where the spitting stitches have been occurring. She said it's a little odd that there are still stitches popping through, but it's not unheard of. She said that they should just stop on there own. Dr. Topal said that if I am still having spitting stitches at the 6 month post op mark to make another appointment. We'd further investigate what was going on; it may entail removing a piece of skin. Whatever it is, she said it could be done in the office.
Provider Review
Dr. Topal is amazing! My primary care physician referred her to me, and I can see why. She is an amazing doctor who clearly cares about the well being of her patients. She answers all questions with thoroughness and kindess. Whenever I've called her office, I have gotten a response within an hour or two. She is also the nicest lady. I was nervous today, and she talked to me when she came in and marked me, which I really appreciated. If anybody is in the Massachusetts area and is even moderately close, I give Dr. Topal my highest recommendation possible.