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5' tall and 32G's - The ball is finally rolling ! - Panama City, FL
UPDATED FROM KayC2014
14 days post
Surgery Day !!!
$85,000
Hello ladies ! I wanted to make sure I had a full week of information to give so let's start with surgery day ! My surgery was scheduled at 6:00 I woke up at 4:30 took a shower with Dial soap and finished packing my hospital bag. My mom was a nervous wreck the night before and I could hear her walking around the house all night (I'm the baby of the family and this was my first major surgery). I arrived at the hospital at 5:30 and within minutes I was taken to the back IV cath placed and pre meds given. My parents were allowed back and then Dr. Nunnery marked me and I was off to surgery! The surgery normally takes about 3-4hrs mine took 5-6. And yes my parents were freaking out when 2 more hours rolled by and they heard nothing I went in at 7:30ish and didn't come out until 2:00 ish. I did awaken in recovery and just remember feeling light and fluffy lol. Once I was somewhat awake I was wheeled in my room for the next 24hrs where all of my family members were waiting for me (I'm the baby of the family so I had a lot of aunts, cousins, and siblings waiting to make sure I was ok)! Now I was loopy ! And I mean loopy so much my dad decided to record me lol all I remember and I quote " I think he pierced my nipples because they hurt!" And if you know me I'm pretty off the wall anyway but that statement sent everyone laughing except my mom she knows I want them done !
The next day my PS stopped by to check on me and I caught a glimpse of the girls ! Talk about tears of joy they are so perky and perfect !!! My PS even had to stand back and admire them ! The only time I ever had pain was during the night and my injectable meds wore off and then later that day I was discharged to go home. Stay tuned for the first week !
The next day my PS stopped by to check on me and I caught a glimpse of the girls ! Talk about tears of joy they are so perky and perfect !!! My PS even had to stand back and admire them ! The only time I ever had pain was during the night and my injectable meds wore off and then later that day I was discharged to go home. Stay tuned for the first week !
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UPDATED FROM KayC2014
1 day pre
Tomorrow Is the day !! Less than 12 hrs away!
My BR is exactly 12 hours away !! Is it crazy that I'm actually more excited than I am nervous ? Everyone around me is way more nervous than I am, I've just been waiting for this moment my entire life it seems like! But I started my meds today and will apply my pain patch tonight. In total I have 8 medications one of which is a blood thinner that is by injection. Dr. Nunnery has been great with communication and even gave me his cell number to contact him at anytime if I have any problems or questions about medication. To keep myself calm I am packing my hospital bag for my overnight stay and making sure I have enough button downs and warm ups for the days after. I also stocked up on soups and broths and have been on a liquid diet for the past 3 days (this should help with the opioid constipation per my PS). I also purchased body pillows and comfy pjs to rest in. All I can say is thank you God for blessing me after 5 years of trying oh so hard to get this procedure covered by my insurance that it is finally happening ! I don't know if I will be able to update tomorrow but I will in a few days ! Wish me luck !
Replies (3)
February 18, 2016
Good luck! I'm so happy for you. Praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery for you! Can't wait to see your after pics!
UPDATED FROM KayC2014
7 days pre
Today is Pre Op day !!
Today is Pre Op day ! I'm here as a type ! I'm excited and nervous at the same time ! Reason being because I am fighting a cold. This dreadful thing hit me like a ton of bricks in Sunday. It's mostly a head cold I don't feel bad but just like I'm having a bad day of allergies. I Hope my PS will be ok operating next week and I can 100% next week for operating day !! Wish me luck ! What are some questions I should be asking ? I have a few in mind but I feel like I should have more than 5 questions. Here's a pic from last week ! I'm 17lbs down from my initial consultation almost 2 years ago !
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February 10, 2016
-How many years have you been performing breast reduction surgery?
-How many breast reductions do you perform per week? (we like to see 3-5)
-Am I covered by my insurance?
-Are you board certified?
-Approximately how many breast reductions have you done in your career thus far?
-What are the three worst things that can happen after this surgery?
-What are the chances of each of those happening?
-What do we do if those things happen?
-How much time do I need to take off work?
-What is the procedure you would use on me, and WHY?
-What determines whether I have a free nipple graft?
-If I meet the criteria for a free nipple graft, would you try to do the inferior pedicle first and then proceed with the free nipple graft if it doesn't work?
-Will there be ANY sensation left if I do have a free nipple graft?
-Do you have any before and after pictures to show me? If not, why?
-If you do the breast reduction in accordance with the proportions of my body, what do you see as "in proportion" to the rest of my body? (ask for a ballpark size, i.e. - between a B and a C)
-Since this is my body, do I get any say in what size my breasts will be?
-Since proportion is subjective, is it my right to choose a size that is different from what you think looks good?
-Can you guesstimate the gram removal?
-Does the tissue get sent to the lab after removal for analysis?
-Can you tell me approximately how long the surgery will be?
-How do you determine the size of the nipple/areola complex? Can I have any say in the size of my new areolas?
-Do you prefer to use drains? If so, when will the drains be removed?
-At which hospital will the surgery be performed?
-Will I stay overnight?
-Will I have the opportunity to meet the anesthesiologist prior to my surgery?
-What pain medications will be given to me?
-Can I discuss anti-nausea medications and concerns with the anesthesiologist?
-What if I get a cold before my surgery?
-Do I continue to take my regular medications before surgery?
-What medications do I NOT take before surgery and immediately after surgery?
-Do I require any special tests prior to surgery?
-Do you have someone who assists you in surgery?
-Does he/she work on one breast while you work on the other?
-Will I end up with two entirely different looking breasts if I have two surgeons?
Pre-op Appointment Questions
-How soon can I drive after the surgery?
-When can I return to exercising?
-Are there any special garments that I need to wear after surgery?
-Do I bring my own bra to wear home?
-How often do I change the dressings, and what do they consist of?
-Will there be tape or bandages on the wounds afterwards? If so, for how long?
-What do I need to buy in terms of bandages, dressings or other over the counter needs that you recommend?
-How soon after surgery can I shower?
-When can sexual intercourse resume?
-Do I fill my pain medication prescription before my surgery?
-What are dog ears, and what will you do to resolve them if I get them?
-If I require additional procedures (corrective) are they also covered by insurance?
-How do you treat keloid or hypertrophic scarring if it occurs?
-May I put vitamin E or anything else on the scars afterwards? How soon?
-Do I need to pre-book extra appointments?
-How long after surgery will it be before the breasts drop into a nice shape?
-Do you insert a catheter during surgery?
-Will I have a tube put down my throat?
-What are some of the complications that some of your past patients have encountered?
-What was done as a counter-measure for the complications?
-When do you do the markings for surgery?
-How many breast reductions do you perform per week? (we like to see 3-5)
-Am I covered by my insurance?
-Are you board certified?
-Approximately how many breast reductions have you done in your career thus far?
-What are the three worst things that can happen after this surgery?
-What are the chances of each of those happening?
-What do we do if those things happen?
-How much time do I need to take off work?
-What is the procedure you would use on me, and WHY?
-What determines whether I have a free nipple graft?
-If I meet the criteria for a free nipple graft, would you try to do the inferior pedicle first and then proceed with the free nipple graft if it doesn't work?
-Will there be ANY sensation left if I do have a free nipple graft?
-Do you have any before and after pictures to show me? If not, why?
-If you do the breast reduction in accordance with the proportions of my body, what do you see as "in proportion" to the rest of my body? (ask for a ballpark size, i.e. - between a B and a C)
-Since this is my body, do I get any say in what size my breasts will be?
-Since proportion is subjective, is it my right to choose a size that is different from what you think looks good?
-Can you guesstimate the gram removal?
-Does the tissue get sent to the lab after removal for analysis?
-Can you tell me approximately how long the surgery will be?
-How do you determine the size of the nipple/areola complex? Can I have any say in the size of my new areolas?
-Do you prefer to use drains? If so, when will the drains be removed?
-At which hospital will the surgery be performed?
-Will I stay overnight?
-Will I have the opportunity to meet the anesthesiologist prior to my surgery?
-What pain medications will be given to me?
-Can I discuss anti-nausea medications and concerns with the anesthesiologist?
-What if I get a cold before my surgery?
-Do I continue to take my regular medications before surgery?
-What medications do I NOT take before surgery and immediately after surgery?
-Do I require any special tests prior to surgery?
-Do you have someone who assists you in surgery?
-Does he/she work on one breast while you work on the other?
-Will I end up with two entirely different looking breasts if I have two surgeons?
Pre-op Appointment Questions
-How soon can I drive after the surgery?
-When can I return to exercising?
-Are there any special garments that I need to wear after surgery?
-Do I bring my own bra to wear home?
-How often do I change the dressings, and what do they consist of?
-Will there be tape or bandages on the wounds afterwards? If so, for how long?
-What do I need to buy in terms of bandages, dressings or other over the counter needs that you recommend?
-How soon after surgery can I shower?
-When can sexual intercourse resume?
-Do I fill my pain medication prescription before my surgery?
-What are dog ears, and what will you do to resolve them if I get them?
-If I require additional procedures (corrective) are they also covered by insurance?
-How do you treat keloid or hypertrophic scarring if it occurs?
-May I put vitamin E or anything else on the scars afterwards? How soon?
-Do I need to pre-book extra appointments?
-How long after surgery will it be before the breasts drop into a nice shape?
-Do you insert a catheter during surgery?
-Will I have a tube put down my throat?
-What are some of the complications that some of your past patients have encountered?
-What was done as a counter-measure for the complications?
-When do you do the markings for surgery?
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