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Hello! My first reduction was my freshman year of...
Hello! My first reduction was my freshman year of high school, in 1989. It was a fantastic decision at the time! With 23 years, three pregnancies, three (mostly) breastfed babies and some weight gain, I'm sitting at a 38 DDD/G. A few weeks ago, I received a call that my PS had a cancellation and could see me the following week, instead of my original appointment date 6 months out. His office submitted it to insurance and the *very next day* I received the approval letter in the mail. They must have processed it immediately and put it the in mail that day (it's local, so 1 day delivery). Anyway, I'm nervous about having a repeat reduction. My PS is the best in the area, and he said that there is a risk of compromising the blood supply to the nipple, since pedicle has already been done and my old PS likely doesn't have the records. According to him, worst case scenario if blood supply is compromised, he does a reconstruction. (He didn't say it exactly like that... but that's my summary.) He didn't seem to think that the risk was great, but of course it is a possibility. I'm hoping my old PS (out of state from where I live now) has the records, but it's unlikely. If anyone has been through a repeat reduction, (I think - LOL) I would like to hear your story / advice.
As suspected, my former PS doesn't have my records...
As suspected, my former PS doesn't have my records any longer, which is unfortunate. My pre-op appointment is a week from Wednesday, on March 28th. I'll be sure to ask my PS more about the risks of a repeat reduction. Obviously, the risks must be low or he wouldn't perform the surgery.
My pre-op mammogram is scheduled for a week from Tuesday, March 27th. It will be my first mammogram and I'm not sure what to expect.... I've heard everything from no discomfort to extremely painful.
My pre-op mammogram is scheduled for a week from Tuesday, March 27th. It will be my first mammogram and I'm not sure what to expect.... I've heard everything from no discomfort to extremely painful.
24 days to go... the count down is on! Today was...
24 days to go... the count down is on! Today was my pre-op mammogram. It was my first ever and went well. It wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined. The best part is that the results were read quickly and all is well!
Tomorrow is my pre-op appointment with my PS. I'm nervous and excited, but hope that my nerves will be calmed at the appointment.
Tomorrow is my pre-op appointment with my PS. I'm nervous and excited, but hope that my nerves will be calmed at the appointment.