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After 5 Years of Investigating It; I Finally Got my Breast Reduction from DDD to C Cup. Sacramento, CA
UPDATED FROM kellykb
1 year post
1 year and 9 months post surgery!
kellykbJuly 3, 2018
WORTH IT
Just within the last month my Left nipple became really painful for a couple of weeks. It hurt to touch from the outer skin to what feels like deep inside the breast, turning over in bed wakes me up, bending forwards hurts- reminders of the zingers I used to get, but not as bad. I have been using ice and ibuprofen which helps. I talked to my doctor and she said that it is likely that the nerves are still growing back and that it can take 2-3 years! I don't like the pain, but if it means I get nipple sensation back, then I can hang :) The girls have gotten smaller with my weight loss, and have lost some of the fullness that I was enjoying.
I have MRI's every 6 months for the breast cancer, and had to have a biopsy in April for a new area of concern. It was something that they called NASH, and I was told it wasn't anything to worry about. Life as a B cup is much easier, and less painful!
I have MRI's every 6 months for the breast cancer, and had to have a biopsy in April for a new area of concern. It was something that they called NASH, and I was told it wasn't anything to worry about. Life as a B cup is much easier, and less painful!
UPDATED FROM kellykb
11 months post
10 months post op
kellykbSeptember 15, 2017
I am overall happy with my post surgery results, however the Dog ear on the R side really annoys me. My R breast itself has a deep itch under the nipple that can never be scratched, and I get some shooting pains towards the center. That whole side is mostly numb, like the feeling when you go to the dentist and the Novocaine is starting to wear off. I don't know if I will ever get used to it.
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September 15, 2017
Have you tried waster fasting? It just popped up in my head reading your stories, as water fasting not only promotes weight loss but also healing and cleansing, as well as curing cancer. You might just be able to kill 3 birds with one stone. Don't just take my word for it though, feel free to look it up, and do a lot of research to understand it better if you ever decide to do it :) I hope everything gets better for you, good luck.
September 16, 2017
Look really fabulous to me!! Not seeing any side boob. Congrats on the weight loss too!
UPDATED FROM kellykb
3 months post
12 weeks post op
kellykbJanuary 30, 2017
It's been about 12 weeks post op. Things are settling now and my breasts feel much softer. I am still having problems with sutures coming to the surface. I had one pea sized area on my left areola that turned black and had a white pus filled center that opened up. It went quite deep and drained for about 4 days. I cleaned it with normal saline and put Neosporin and gauze over it. The pictures are about 2 days after it opened, it seems to be healing ok. The underside of my breasts are tender where the skin is close to my ribs, and the elastic of my bras' rub on it. I still have a lot of numbness that feels strange. When I lean forward, my right nipple does not point straight down, but more off to an angle, and I have 2 "dog ears" on the sides that I do not like at all. I am not sure if those will decrease as I lose weight. I have lost about 5#'s so far. I think they look a little lopsided with one nipple higher than the other; but I know I am hyper critical (and before my surgery my left breast was bigger than my right). My PS discharged me at 8 weeks. I asked him about scar strips or other treatments and his response was "Eh, if they work- use them; if not- don't." Not really very helpful>.< As far as the update for the LCIS- I have been taking tamoxifen for breast cancer for about 2 months now; the hot flashes are no fun. I have my MRI scheduled for 2/5/17. Hoping for no new masses :) Still incredibly happy that I had the surgery, but my self image is taking a while to adjust to this new smaller look.
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February 1, 2017
Thank you for reporting so thoroughly. I hope everything settles in for you and I applauded you for your bravery. This surgery is a very big deal to me, I waited until age 68 to do mine, I would have benefitted greatly had I been braver and looked into it at a younger age. I'm set for March 6, my pre-op is tomorrow and as resolved as I am I am very anxious about the procedure. This site helps.
March 21, 2017
My surgery was March 6 I'm 62
How are you feeling now I'm having to put antibiotic cream on my right breast it is still draining
My PS said to put it on after I shower
Problem wait for the pharmacy to fill it
How are you feeling now I'm having to put antibiotic cream on my right breast it is still draining
My PS said to put it on after I shower
Problem wait for the pharmacy to fill it
March 21, 2017
I have had one more suture come through the skin since my last post. Everyone I know says my breasts are still large, but I feel such a huge difference in the weight! My back, neck, and shoulders feel so much better. April will mark 6 months post op and I will post another update with pictures. The scars/ incision areas under my breasts and around my nipples have periodic deep itching that scratching does not reach, but I understand that is pretty common. No idea how long that will last. Congratulations on your surgery! I hope the healing goes smoothly, my best advise: be patient with yourself and try not to overthink things!
September 14, 2017
Your healing actually looks amazing! The scars are so light! I was wondering about the cancer stuff. How are you doing?
September 15, 2017
Thank you! I have lost about 30 lbs since the last pictures were posted, and my breasts have gotten smaller...probably more of a large B now. Funny that you should ask about my cancer, I just had a follow up MRI and there are no new malignancies that were found, but a few pockets of "fat necrosis" from my BR. I see my oncologist on Monday. I am still taking the Tamoxifen. They are going to do genetic testing in November finally! I am overall happy with my post surgery results, however the Dog ear on the R side really annoys me. My R breast itself has a deep itch under the nipple that can never be scratched, and I get some shooting pains towards the center. That whole side is mostly numb, like the feeling when you go to the dentist and the Novocaine is starting to wear off. I don't know if I will ever get used to it.
September 16, 2017
I had my lift from Dr Lim about the same time you did. All my feeling has come back it took about 6 months. I once had a dead tongue after the dentist for 3 months and he told me to take magnesium because it is supposed to help heal nerves. Soon after I started it the feeling came back. So I take 400mg all the time at night. (Could cause drowsiness ) I am so happy you are cancer free!!
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