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34 Year Old with 2 Teenagers, Ready for a Change!! - Pikeville, KY
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Im ready for smaller breasts!!! I am 5"3 and weigh...
Im ready for smaller breasts!!! I am 5"3 and weigh 145, I have always been big chested all my life since I was 13! I currently wear a 36D but this bra is too small! I was told I am bigger, like a DD! I have severe back pain due to arthitis in back and spine plus nerve damage in legs! The weight of my breasts weigh me down so much I can't hardly do nothing in my daily life. I can't exercise much and when I go to a store, I can't walk too long due to back pain and neck pain. I have a curve In my back due to the weight of my big breasts, I wasn't aware of this until I went to physcial therapy for 8 weeks. They helped me a lot with exercises and with my pain. I have to sleep with a heating pad and use a tens unit when I hurt in my back and legs. I pray this surgery will change my life! I'm excited!!
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UPDATED FROM Pinkyoshi
2 months pre
Tomorrow is my preop!!!! ????
I'm very anxious and nervous at the same time for tomorrow. I can't wait to hurry and get this pain gone. I will have updates tomorrow evening when I get back. It's along drive there so going to be a long day.
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November 14, 2014
Thanks for the luck, I need it !! Hopefully I will post more stuff tomorrow evening.
UPDATED FROM Pinkyoshi
2 months pre
This is new update!! I am kinda down in the dumps about it ????
Well I went for my preop and originally back in Aug when I first went for a consultation, I met with a different surgeon, Valenzuela. He recently got fired and I met with surgeon Ball yesterday instead that took over his practice. I felt so much better with him than other dr. He spent an hour with us talking about the procedure, joking around with us and he is very knowledgable. My surgery now is Jan 8! I about cried because I planned this for 3 months but the good Lord worked it out where I had this better surgeon instead of one that double booked appointments. I found out the old surgeon had me down last the day of my original surgery and get this, he was doing 6 surgeries before me!!! Dr Ball said that was very unprofessional of him to book all these surgeries for how long they take and I happen to be last. I am thankful The Lord worked it out for me to have a better skilled surgeon that takes time with patients and does not book appointments like that. When I go for mine Jan 8, I am the last one but he has small procedures before me so he won't be tired and in a hurry. I can't believe that other dr did people that way, who knows what shape I would of been in. I am sad but again I have to think I am in better hands with dr Ball. He is so down to earth and came from Maryland.
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November 15, 2014
That's so bad! I cancelled my unprofessional surgeon and everything to do with his company 2 years ago. Better to wait than rush into trouble. January, not far! Xx
November 15, 2014
Thanks and I couldn't blame you for canceling either. I really think the good Lord helps us all in ways we don't understand. I feel better with this surgeon than the one that got fired. How are you doing?
November 16, 2014
Better honey! Was quite swollen after laying on my sides in constipation pain yesterday but back upright now and healing ok
November 15, 2014
Wow. What a turn of events!! That other doctor sounded like bad news. You seem to feel comfortable with Dr Ball. I am assuming he is board certified. Sorry you have to wait till Jan but at least you will be not post op for the holiday season. Who recommeded the first doctor?
November 15, 2014
Yeah it was a crazy turn of events! Yes he is board certified which is great! A couple ppl I knew recommended the first surgeon and when I first went I felt uncomfortable, he was rude to me because he misunderstood my question but I put him in his place lol. I can't believe he would do all these surmise like that.
November 16, 2014
Things happen when they are suppose to happen. Jan will be here soon and you will have new boobs in time for summer.
November 16, 2014
We are all in this together. You feel like you are not alone. I wish I knew about it before my surgery but I will be better prepared next time.., lol I wish we could meet for coffee but I am here if you need me. Just take care of yourself and you are going to get through with flying colors.
November 16, 2014
Yeah it will be fine, he explained things in so much detail compared to the other surgeon, I feel better about it, not as nervous. It won't be long till Jan so that's good! He sails he operated on women in a sit up position because your new breasts will look good and how they should be besides when laying down. I never thought of that lol but that is a great point! Where do you live at? Thanks for the support, good to have someone to talk to.
November 16, 2014
I think sitting up is standard I read that and asked my PS and he said he would bw sitting me up. Just funny to imagine. They do all kinds off things during surgery. I live in Baltimore. Your welcome and I enjoy having someone to communicate with. I am going crazy trying to figure out how to come up with 13,000. I keep imaging how I would look after the TT and Flankplasty. I have to get creative. :)
November 16, 2014
I had TT with my breast reduction. Insurance paid for reduction. I used credit care for TT. I think it's about 18 months interest free. I don't know interest rate after that. They obviously charge slit more in Baltimore than Va Beach. I traveled there from Richmond because it was soooo much cheaper and I adore the PS recommended by a friend. My TT was a problem because I had so much scar tissue from 2 C sections, gall bladder removal and hysterectomy. Long story. Long story but I'm good now and very lucky scar tissue didn't invade my intestines! Anyway, you can apply for Credit Care online. Good luck.
November 16, 2014
Thank you for advise and support. I am happy you are good now and I assume you are pleased with the results. I will try care credit and hope the approve a large amount. Hopefully I can save enough to make a dent in what I have to borrow.
November 17, 2014
I hope you can get your credit for the tummy tuck, it seems like a huge surgery! My back and legs have hurt so bad yesterday I about cried. I dread feeling like this.
November 17, 2014
Hey Lizzie, sounds like you had a lot of trouble with your surgery because scar tissue, I hope things are good for you now. :)
November 18, 2014
I'm doing great! Thank God all that scar tissue was removed before I had to have part of my intestines removed too. My surgeon was wonderful. I was in surgery about 2 hours longer than expected! I feel great! Thanks for your concern!
November 18, 2014
Thanks. I hope you have some relief. Have you tried physical therapy. It really helped me. I went to a chiropractor that had physical therapy privileges. Maybe massage might help as well.
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