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My prayers have been answered !New York, NY

UPDATED FROM SimplyJojo
4 months post

4 months update

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$10,000
It has been a great four months. I actually had to count on my fingers to make sure it been that long. My healing process has been great, the only issue I had which was during my first month was an open wound on one of my breast. It was small and at my T junction, my doctor informed me that it wasn't a big deal and to just keep it covered with a gauze pad. My wound closed in about 3 weeks, Thank God! I started exercising at about 2 months after my surgery and I didn't have any problems. I only wore sports bras, cami tops and sometimes I went braless (something I was never able to do before) but now I'm wearing a wireless bra. I was so excited to get a new bra, it felt like I was a kid getting a bra for the first time. I purchase body by Victoria Secret. It has been hard for me to find bras because I'm a 34dd so finding that size in a wireless bras isn't easy. If anyone know of any brands that has DDs wireless bras, please let me know. Also, please let me know what you guys use on your scars, I have only been using Bio oil. If your indecisive about getting this procedure, all I can tell you is that this has been the best decision I have made. I have not regret it not even once. Just go for it!

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UPDATED FROM SimplyJojo
8 days post

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Let me start with the day of my surgery, I arrived at NYU Medical Center at 6:00 am with my boyfriend and dad for my 7:30am surgery. I signed paper work, paid my co payment of $550 and talked to the nurse and anesthesiologist. I was given an IV and then realized that things are getting real. My surgeon came and went over everything again n did his markings. I was so excited !! They wheeled me upstairs to my room and I just grinned the whole time. Hours later I woke up feeling out of it and really tired. I just kept feeling asleep until they told me my family could come up n see me. I took a peek at my boobs n they look great. The doctor made me a D cup which I'm happy with. I also had drains on both sides. I arrived home around 3pm. Let me fast forward a bit, the last couple of days wasn't too bad the only pain I had was where my drains where. I found the drains to be really annoying but I know that it I had them in for a reason. I got my drains removed yesterday and i feel so much better. My mobility is better and the pain is better. Oh yeah and my boobs are healing good too.

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April 19, 2014
congratulations, good to get off pain meds as soon as possible and let your body heal naturally.
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April 19, 2014
You look great! How is the swelling?
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April 19, 2014
almost gone at 12 weeks, last bit has been improving a lot in the last 2 days
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April 19, 2014
It's not too bad I'm about a dd right now with the swelling but I'm taking bromelain. I was only taking it once a day but im going to start taking it more.
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April 19, 2014
I took it before breakfast, late morning, late afternoon and before bed, in each case not with food. I could feel the tightness easing.
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April 20, 2014
Ok I'll try it that way
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April 21, 2014
Glad you're doing well. Looking good too. Take care and rest as much as ya can, drink lots of water and keep up your protein intake cause it'll help you heal. HUGS :-DSuzy
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Day of treatment

Help !!

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Hey I was sent home with no surgical bra or bandages. I only have gauze on my breast and drains. I'm suppose to get a surgical bra once the drains are removed on Wednesday. Is this normal ? Should I put on a cami type bra on until Wednesday ? Help!

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April 12, 2014
~ HAPPY HEALING ~ Sent Your Way !~ :-)
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April 12, 2014
is the dressing supporting your breasts? I had a dressing like that and did not wear a bra until it was taken off
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April 12, 2014
It's a little supportive, it makes me feel better knowing u was sent home the same way. So I will just wait until Wednesday when everything gets taken off
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April 12, 2014
Congrats! Happy healing. Look forward to your update.
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April 12, 2014
I would say find/get a soft sports type bra, I suggest cotton. That's typically what you can wear after or around same time as surgery. Just make sure it's not too tight. You can find them at Target, Walmart etc.