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I had a breast reduction 4 1/2 weeks ago and am...
libladySeptember 9, 2016
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I had a breast reduction 4 1/2 weeks ago and am scheduled for a tummy tuck on October 18. It's a little sooner than I expected, so I'm really nervous. I have an appointment with my PS in a week and a half to ask questions. I don't have many yet, because I've been concentrating on my BR recovery and haven't thought about my TT that much. I lost about 55 lbs. 5 years ago and have had a drooping belly ever since. Sadly, there is a rash involved off and on especially in warm weather. (Did I say we're having very unseasonably warm weather right now?) The good news is, because of the rash, I am covered for the surgery. Yay! I'll post more after my appointment next week, when I have a better idea of what to expect from my PS. If anyone has suggestions of good questions I can ask my PS, I'd appreciate your comments.
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September 13, 2016
Congrats on your new boobs! You're healing nicely. I got mine done a few years ago. I will go for an uplift next time.
September 13, 2016
Thanks! They are looking a lot better to me, too, lol. Now if only the "square bottoms" would round out...
September 14, 2016
Will take a while won't it. Are you ready for another surgery? I want to get rhinoplasty within six months I think. I would have it done in two months but it's the fund for it
September 14, 2016
Yes, Ii think I'm ready. I originally wanted both of them done at the same time, but my PS doesn't do them together because he doesn't want to take a chance with stretching the skin in two directions. When I first found out my date was October 18th for the second surgery I was a little concerned because that's only 9 weeks since my BR. It's since been postponed for a week - October 25 - I feel a little better about it. In fact, I'm thinking that now it's a "whole week later" and the time will drag, lol. The mind is a wonderful thing! :)
November 3, 2016
Were you able to take care of yourself after breast reduction? When did you go back to work?
November 3, 2016
My husband and I are both retired, so he was - and still is - here to help me out, and I don't have to go back to work. I thought at the time if I had had to go back, I guess I would have done it, but I was very happy I didn't have to. :) I really didn't need much help after the BR because I didn't have much pain, but since I had my TT 8 days ago, I have needed a little more. I'm so glad my husband is around!
If you have a BR scheduled, I hope things go well for you.
If you have a BR scheduled, I hope things go well for you.
November 11, 2016
November 17, breast reduction! Excited and nervous at the same time as TT still healing. I'll be 4 weeks posy op
November 11, 2016
I'll be thinking of you. I am sure you will be so happy with your results. Good luck to you!
UPDATED FROM liblady
26 days pre
Ready for appointment
libladySeptember 22, 2016
I have a pre-op/post-op appointment with my PS tomorrow morning. I have lots of questions about both my surgeries - BR 6 weeks ago, TT 5 weeks from now. I am so ready for this because I've been looking on RS for weeks to see what questions others have asked and making my list for myself. I'm anxiously awaiting my TT while still recovering from my BR. That's going well, so while I know I have a lot of recovery to go yet (hopefully the girls will get a little rounder and the swelling will continue to go down), but I feel ready for the next step. I have a hanging blob on my abdomen that has been causing problems for a long time. A weight loss of 55 pounds five years ago in addition to my "pregnancy weight" after three children has left me like so many others with a really big belly. I have a rash underneath, especially in the warm weather, and it gets itchy enough that it drives me nuts! I expect to have the problem solved five weeks from now.
I've been spending a lot of time looking at reviews , updates and comments from those who have already made the journey to the flat side. Thank you to all of you who have shared your journeys, the highs and lows and all the information that has helped me out. I'll continue to post as the time goes by and I get closer to my date.
I've been spending a lot of time looking at reviews , updates and comments from those who have already made the journey to the flat side. Thank you to all of you who have shared your journeys, the highs and lows and all the information that has helped me out. I'll continue to post as the time goes by and I get closer to my date.
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September 23, 2016
I had a successful visit today. All my questions were answered, he explained what he's going to do (thanks to all you lovely ladies I already had a good idea, but I got specifics today). Now time just has to pass, lol.
UPDATED FROM liblady
15 days pre
Pre-op photos
libladyOctober 2, 2016
I tried on one of my favorite dresses that was always tight both top and bottom. It looks a little better on top, but not so good lower down. These illustrate why I need this surgery - not only for the overhang, but rash, icky stickiness, and so on under the overhang.
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October 2, 2016
Do you mind sharing what insurance you have? My belly is similar to yours but probably a little bigger. I would love it if my ins paid for a tummy tuck!
October 5, 2016
I don't know if Berkshire Health is available there. Maybe Loomis is, though. I hope you will be able to have your TT covered.
October 2, 2016
I'm very excited for you!
October 3, 2016
Thanks, me too! BUT, please keep on updating your reviews! I still enjoy them and look forward to reading about your experiences and thinking (dreaming?) about my upcoming surgery and hoping my results are similar to yours! :)
October 28, 2016
Have you tried Medicaid if you have it they will mostly cover it for a pannus removal good luck
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