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I Don't Know if I Can Wait!

UPDATED FROM retrograde
8 days post

Day 8 - continued

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retrogradeMarch 7, 2014
$13,000
I should have mentioned earlier, but all of my back and neck pain from having large breast is completely gone. I'm naturally standing straighter and my shoulders don't look as hunched over in the mirror already! I'll have to practice standing with better posture from now on:)

retrograde's provider

Dr. Thomas Vaughan

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peediewife
March 7, 2014
excellent, i did not think my lower back pain was caused by my boobs but it has disappeared like magic following my reduction.
me950
March 8, 2014
You look just great. Congrats
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retrograde
March 8, 2014
Thanks! I really enjoyed reading your review. You made me laugh a few times last week when I needed it:)
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tatatomytatas
March 8, 2014
Your shape looks awesome! Happy healing!
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retrograde
March 8, 2014
Thank you. I'm looking forward to your updates - the next few days will go by very fast!
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Kayjay82
March 9, 2014
You look fantastic! Hope you're doing well!
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retrograde
March 9, 2014
Thank you! Good so far…Hope you're well too.
jelenybeany
April 3, 2014
Oh my gosh! I'm so glad I found this. I went in two weeks ago to meet with Dr. Vaughan. He did not make me feel confident at all, and I felt like he and his nurse weren't very active in asking me about my pain. I went in again yesterday to look at more before and after photos because he only showed me two! His nurse Judy was terribly rude to me and told me I shouldn't care so much what they look like after since I'm doing it for pain. I'm 27 amd have a child and he told me I was the youngest person he'd ever seen which sounded absurd. I also found out that it took them 13 days to submit the preauth paperwork to my insurance company. I feel at a loss because I really want this done (I'm a 36J) but they're the only surgeons nearby. Who else were you seeing? You seem happy with his result, is that correct? I just can't stand how rude his staff seemed!
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retrograde
April 3, 2014
Hi - I'm 5 weeks now and am very happy with my results. I had delays with my insurance paperwork as well, it took about 6 weeks for the paperwork to be submitted since they wanted to wait until the new year started since insurance guidelines were changing, and found the woman doing that work quite rude. I actually really liked the nurses and the nurse in the ambulatory facility that took care of me before and after surgery was wonderful. I'm surprised about the age comment. I'm not much older than you and received no such comment. I looked through an entire book during my consultation and saw a variety of sizes and shapes that had been reduced. I had a lot of confidence in Dr. Vaughan and told myself he'd be doing the surgery so the important thing was to be comfortable with the surgeon first. He told me during my consult that he strives for aesthetics as well as pain relief and I saw so in his past patient photos. All of the post-op appointments have been great, as well. At 5 weeks, I'm not quite back to normal, but all of the wounds have healed well, the scarring is much better than I thought it would be, and I've had no back or neck pain since the day of surgery! I did see a surgeon in Portsmouth, NH, first and did not like him or his staff at all. Let me know if you have other questions. Feel free to PM me if that's better, too. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM retrograde
8 days post

Day 8

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retrogradeMarch 7, 2014
Saw the surgeon for a follow-up this morning. Everything looks good, no signs of any problems. I still can't lift anything over 5 pounds, but I am cleared to start driving if I'm comfortable. He said to start slathering the tape with Vaseline before showering and letting it sit for 10 minutes to get the steri-strip adhesive to start letting go. He said it will be like removing 50 band-aids so not to try to do it all at once, rather spread it out over many days. After the tape is off, he recommends just lotion, no antibiotics or antiseptics, to help the scars heal or Vitamin E capsules if I want. He did say most women get a small opening at the T-junction but said that I'm so small that it probably won't happen to me. If that happens though, he said to use Neosporin with a band-aid on top. I can wear front-close sports bras now if I want. I guess I need to go shopping! He did say that within 3 months, I should see another 20% reduction in swelling. I see him again in 10 days.

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UPDATED FROM retrograde
7 days post

Day 7

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retrogradeMarch 6, 2014
Thought I'd finally post some photos. The puckering and swelling I initially had has gone done a bit and I have some bruising on the bottom half of each breast. The first time I saw them in a mirror, the swelling was terrible and the nipples looked far out to each side. I knew both were temporary and a glad I had read so many reviews here to know everything was normal. Today was the first day I let water drip down on them in the shower - I'm taking things extra slow. I have lots more energy today and didn't even need a nap at mid-day. I'm off all meds (including Tylenol) and supplements and feel much better today. So far, I'm very pleased :). Happy healing to you all.

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mygirl071980
March 7, 2014
Looks great!!
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retrograde
March 7, 2014
Thank you! I'm awestruck at how "normal" they look. I've never had anything but really huge, saggy boobs until now. Hopefully they'll never come back.
nh1231
March 7, 2014
Looks like you're healing well - they look great!
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retrograde
March 7, 2014
Thank you - I'm quite happy so far.
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34H but not for long
March 7, 2014
You look AWESOME!!! I never had tape but every PS is different. I can't believe what a difference a week makes! I finally showed my husband last night without the bra in dim light (he's queasy so I didn't want him to be able to see the stitches or bruising) and he was seemed genuinely happy. Congratulations on your decision to have the surgery. I am so happy I did it.
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retrograde
March 7, 2014
I know - I'm kicking myself for not taking photos last weekend but I was feeling terrible. Drastic changes have happened in the past 5 days! Happy healing xo
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