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Change My Life - Massachusetts, MA
UPDATED FROM lizkappy
1 year post
Scars on 1 yr ann
WORTH IT
Not sure if this is normal but I notice the scars have faded except on the edges. They aren't bad - mostly raised & not red anymore.
My last follow up MD told me to put hydrocortisone cream on them daily for 1 week x 2 months and if I still needed more I could come in for a cortisone shot.
Anyone have this issue?
My last follow up MD told me to put hydrocortisone cream on them daily for 1 week x 2 months and if I still needed more I could come in for a cortisone shot.
Anyone have this issue?
lizkappy's provider
UPDATED FROM lizkappy
2 months post
Smaller Boobs - Bigger Life 10 weeks post-op
What everyone says is totally true! Breast reduction inspires major life changes. Its 10 weeks out & I've lost more weight (don't ask I don't use a scale anymore). Gone down 2-3 pants sizes and no stopping now. I actually wore a tight tank top with jeans today lol...but here's a photo that highlights my changes.
Breasts look great says my PS - massage therapist to thank for that add-on! Dissolving staples almost gone (feels like 1/2 tiny grains or rice under skin). Feel like the side boob could be smaller but I still have weight to lose so I'm optimistic about that.
I feel great!
Breasts look great says my PS - massage therapist to thank for that add-on! Dissolving staples almost gone (feels like 1/2 tiny grains or rice under skin). Feel like the side boob could be smaller but I still have weight to lose so I'm optimistic about that.
I feel great!
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Teresa4484
December 5, 2016
and you look amazing and happy! congrats!!!!
UPDATED FROM lizkappy
1 month post
TT next?
Not that I want to have surgery any time soon and even though my recovery was amazing - I realize there are no short cuts! I suppose with unlimited money I could always choose surgery over diet & exercise...but if I can enhance my recovery or avoid major complications by losing as much weight as possible before having an abdominalplasty...why wouldn't I?
My doctor quoted $7800 (included everything) which means between moving/selling and probably needing a new car next year...it might be a bit before I can afford it! I have to plan my post-op supports as I live alone with kids half time as well.
The beautiful thing is since the divorce is that I get to make all these decisions about me without worrying what my husband thinks or will support. Even if I had known a breast reduction would be so affordable with insurance - and recovering while married would have been easier in many ways - it never EVER would have happened! I never felt like I could be sick without causing major inconvenience to him since the first month of marriage. Take time to rest before you're sick? Unthinkable! Oh yeah he probably took my Crohn's personally too.
So anywayI'm down to 182 from 205 lbs since January. Bring on the low carb once again! And though my PS said best if I lose another 10-15 lbs - I think I'd like to lose more and be around 157 (20-25 lbs) before I commit. Then I know I've put enough healthy routines in place to do well! Course talk to me if I'm 172 in a year! Might take that back lol...
Its been a hard 2 years since the divorce even though it was my choice. As most single moms in their 40s - - I've taken a big hit in the wallet & self esteem departments. Depression & anxiety causes spiritual stagnation & isolation further preventing us from our dreams. I have always put my kids first but now I think I can find a way for all of us to go first together. This year I see how much my unhappiness affects their happiness. Its not just about the end of a marriage.
Its about allowing your full self to emerge out of the shadows.
My doctor quoted $7800 (included everything) which means between moving/selling and probably needing a new car next year...it might be a bit before I can afford it! I have to plan my post-op supports as I live alone with kids half time as well.
The beautiful thing is since the divorce is that I get to make all these decisions about me without worrying what my husband thinks or will support. Even if I had known a breast reduction would be so affordable with insurance - and recovering while married would have been easier in many ways - it never EVER would have happened! I never felt like I could be sick without causing major inconvenience to him since the first month of marriage. Take time to rest before you're sick? Unthinkable! Oh yeah he probably took my Crohn's personally too.
So anywayI'm down to 182 from 205 lbs since January. Bring on the low carb once again! And though my PS said best if I lose another 10-15 lbs - I think I'd like to lose more and be around 157 (20-25 lbs) before I commit. Then I know I've put enough healthy routines in place to do well! Course talk to me if I'm 172 in a year! Might take that back lol...
Its been a hard 2 years since the divorce even though it was my choice. As most single moms in their 40s - - I've taken a big hit in the wallet & self esteem departments. Depression & anxiety causes spiritual stagnation & isolation further preventing us from our dreams. I have always put my kids first but now I think I can find a way for all of us to go first together. This year I see how much my unhappiness affects their happiness. Its not just about the end of a marriage.
Its about allowing your full self to emerge out of the shadows.
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July 29, 2016
You are looking amazing. You have this. I am sorry about the Crohn's, but I am glad it is in remission. I am a retired nurse and have taken care of patients with Crohn's and it is not a nice disease by any means. Yes, the med's they use to keep the Crohn's in check can mess with weight gain/loss. I found many of my patients that could walk did much better with weight loss.
You'll find a way to be 1st with your babies. Find things that all of you can do together that everyone can enjoy. You kids are at a nice age were they might like a thing called Geocaching. Check out Geocaching.com (it is free) and see if that might be something everyone can get into. It will get everyone out of the house, exercising and exploring.
I honestly don't know anything about divorce, but I am a good reader/listener. Please feel free to send me a message if you need someone to vent to. It does seem like you have a nice game plan started.
Best wishes.
August 30, 2016
Thats so sweet of u to take time to respond with encouragement!
I am all healed now & scars fading with a new life not on the horizon but right now! Everyone has been impressed with the new look esp me! It inspired me to lose more weight & with strict no carbs I am even smaller!
July 29, 2016
I just ran across your story and wanted to tell you that I think you look great. It always takes some time to get back on your feet and fully embrace the world after a trauma (like divorce - been there! LOL) but it sounds like you're well on your way. Enjoy the new girls (which look great BTW) and everything else in your life. Thanks for sharing your story!
August 30, 2016
Thank you! All healed and scars fading even faster with my massage therapists help.
August 30, 2016
PS lost even more weight after the surgery - if I can avoid TT I will - that aint no joke!
August 31, 2016
Do you think your greasy have dropped a little or changeD in shape since the first 3 weeks? I'm on week 3 and 4 days and they kept telling me my swelling on the left would go down... well its still bigger than my right and I feel like my right is getting smaller! It was today that I really felt down. I cried thinking that I made the wrong decision. Worst part is that today during my 4 week follow up (it'll be 4 weeks on Friday) he said it's because my "chest is naturally wider on the left than the right" and had he taken more out on the left then it would be squared. So then why didn't he take less on the right and make it symmetrical? Also, he said it was swelling so now it's my chest shape?! I'm coneeded. Should I be? Did yours drop or change or continue to minimize swelling even after week 4?
December 9, 2016
Sorry for the typos, I was using my phone. I'm at 4 months as of December 4th andyear left is still bigger than my right. He says it's more symmetrical than before surgery but I don't see it. I cried again over this.
December 15, 2016
I'm so sorry I just noticed this comment! That sucks to be so sad about your results at 4 months. I have to tell you my breasts were so perky right after the procedure I used to joke they were under my chin. I couldn't hold them as they were so firm - now at 6 months they are softer, have dropped down and differently shaped. If I spend a lot of time examining them I would find all the imperfections so I don't. After living with HUGE pendulous breasts for years I am thrilled with my results at 45 when most women have to live with gravity's results. If I was younger and was doing this to fit a strict beauty standard I think I would probably be disappointed.
I will tell you that I was in therapy when I had my BR and cried for weeks right after - my therapist made me stay with the vulnerability & feelings elicited by the surgery and my life continues to change in the direction I want. So this could be mostly psychological & emotional as it was for me - hard to tell because you didn't post before & after pictures. If you did that it might help to get some objective feedback...
Good luck with your recovery - you are a beautiful girl & deserve to be happy!
I will tell you that I was in therapy when I had my BR and cried for weeks right after - my therapist made me stay with the vulnerability & feelings elicited by the surgery and my life continues to change in the direction I want. So this could be mostly psychological & emotional as it was for me - hard to tell because you didn't post before & after pictures. If you did that it might help to get some objective feedback...
Good luck with your recovery - you are a beautiful girl & deserve to be happy!
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