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40 Year Old 5'1" 120 Lb with DDD-E Breasts - Orange County, CA
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Reading everyone elses reviews helped me immensely...
spunkylalaNovember 25, 2014
$10,250
Reading everyone elses reviews helped me immensely in making my decision, as well as knowing what to expect along the way. I wanted to be sure to repay the favor by posting my journey so that others make make the best decision for them, as well as learn from my experience. I have wanted a breast reduction forever. My mother had one about 20 years ago. After college graduation, I went to her plastic surgeon for a consult. At the time he told me "He didn't feel comfortable doing it, as too many women wanted my size and he felt I would be more uncomfortable with the scarring than I was with the size". I finally decided the size, confidence, and feeling in clothing was worth more to me than the scarring at this point. I am in the fitness industry and unable to wear most tops due to my size. I really wanted people to see me first and not my big chi-chi's.
*As of now I have checked "not sure" in the worth it. I am bandaged up and very swollen at the moment so it is very hard to tell. I will update that once I get to see them out of bandage.
*As of now I have checked "not sure" in the worth it. I am bandaged up and very swollen at the moment so it is very hard to tell. I will update that once I get to see them out of bandage.
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UPDATED FROM spunkylala
4 days post
Day 3
spunkylalaNovember 25, 2014
First time removing bandage and bra to take a shower. Still very swollen and bruised. As much as I've been wanting to take off bra and bandage, being out in the free is more painful right now. Mom says they look "great". I'm having a hard time seeing past swelling and bruising at the moment. First post-op appt tomorrow.
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November 25, 2014
How was the day of surgery and the day after?
You look great.
November 25, 2014
Day of surgery was fine. Felt nauseous on the way home and coming off anesthesia, but didn't actually get sick. Slept a lot. First day was probably best. Novacaine had not worn off yet and pain was manageable with meds. Yesterday was probably the worst day so far. Had a very sore throat day of and few days after surgery from the intubation. I had cough drops handy and that really helped.
December 2, 2014
Wow that does look like a lot of bruising! Are you doing the arnica montana? It looks like you will be happy after the bruising and swelling subside though. Should be getting some better at this point, keep us posted!
December 3, 2014
Using arnica Montana. The one bruise on the left breast is the worst of the bruising.
UPDATED FROM spunkylala
11 days post
Tape
spunkylalaDecember 2, 2014
Bruising and swelling are going down every day. I will post another pic later today. The tape is killing me! Not sure if it's a minor reaction to tape. It feels very taught and pulling, almost like a plaster under my breasts. Trying to wait until 2 week post-op to get them removed, however did talk to the nurse yesterday about possibly coming in earlier if it's really bother me. Got off pain meds at first post op and have been doing great with just some Tylenol here and there. All in all feeling good and surprised that I have not had as much pain and immobility as I was expecting. Pics coming later ;)
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December 3, 2014
hey there looks like the swelling and bruising has gone down a lot. Sorry to here about the tape. How is your mobility? are you getting around and sort of back to your routine? How long were you on pain meds? Are you wearing a sportsbra now?
December 3, 2014
Mobility is good! I actually have to be careful not to do too much. Not back on routine, but back to work. On pain meds for only 4 days and at only half my dosage. Wearing a sports bra during the day and my surgical bra at night. The support feels good. Right now I can't be without a bra for too long.
December 3, 2014
that's so good to hear glad you are feeling better and getting around well! What size are you hoping to end up with? Yours looked great before (except size) so I am sure once you are all healed they will look super!
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