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I Know I Made the Right Choice - Saint Paul, MN
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Decided to have BR after years of living with...
mybubbiesOctober 8, 2012
WORTH IT$5,000
Decided to have BR after years of living with overly large breasts. Now I am 3 days post-op and I'm terrified I made the wrong decision! They just seem so small! I told PS I wanted to be a D or full C. They seem tiny and maybe they are a C? But will they get smaller after swelling or settle into a nice shape?
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Hi Ladies! Been hard to get back into the groove...
mybubbiesOctober 24, 2012
Hi Ladies!
Been hard to get back into the groove of things. On the days I feel good, I definitely pay for it in the evening after a productive day. Incisions seem to bother me most then. Scars are looking good! Wish I could sleep on my tummy! Have had bouts of insomnia, so that doesn't help. Hate insomnia!!! Guess I'm lucky I only work very part time right now, but wishing I had a better routine now that the surgery is over. Feel like such a slug, but I guess it's better to rest and heal up properly. Heading in to PS tomorrow. I have seemed to develop horrible acne on my chest and a little on my face and they want to check it out. Hormones have been so out of whack since after surgery. I had my period start the day before surgery and it only lasted a couple days. Feel like surgery interrupted my monthly friend and now I'm paying for it! Hope all of you are doing well and thanks for all of your support through this! it's so nice to be able to connect with others! :)
Been hard to get back into the groove of things. On the days I feel good, I definitely pay for it in the evening after a productive day. Incisions seem to bother me most then. Scars are looking good! Wish I could sleep on my tummy! Have had bouts of insomnia, so that doesn't help. Hate insomnia!!! Guess I'm lucky I only work very part time right now, but wishing I had a better routine now that the surgery is over. Feel like such a slug, but I guess it's better to rest and heal up properly. Heading in to PS tomorrow. I have seemed to develop horrible acne on my chest and a little on my face and they want to check it out. Hormones have been so out of whack since after surgery. I had my period start the day before surgery and it only lasted a couple days. Feel like surgery interrupted my monthly friend and now I'm paying for it! Hope all of you are doing well and thanks for all of your support through this! it's so nice to be able to connect with others! :)
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October 25, 2012
I have that too I tried the sleepy time tea and its worked for me xxxx
October 25, 2012
I wish tea would knock me out, but I've had insomia problems for a few years. Trying to find something other than prescription medication to help. Melatonin, benadryl, etc - nothing helps :( I do like the sleepy time tea, though. It's nice to settle in at night with.
October 25, 2012
yeah it only works for me every so often as well. hard to turn my mind off when ive so much going on
October 25, 2012
Wow! You're looking great girl! I hope mine are beautiful like that afterwards! :-) has your diet changed or are you still eating regular things? I'm glad to know I'm not the only girl that loves sleeping on my tummy :-) stay encouraged Love, you're doing just fine! Wooohooo to smaller boobs :-)
October 25, 2012
Well, thank you sweetie! Diet is about the same. Started juicing again and more veggies, still a little bit of unhealthy food on ocassion. Amazingly I haven't put on a single pound since being less active. Tried to get a little exercise with my 8 year old doing Just Dance on the Wii. LOL We both had a good laugh and it was fun to move around, but can't get my groove on like before :) Soon enough! Take care, hun!
October 25, 2012
hoping u have a better day today. did u sleep at last night??? i woke u with my shoulder hurting. idk why maybe i slept wrong on the pillow but wow ive been up since 4 am grrrr. i just remembered that u had issues sleeping too and thought id check on ya. :)
October 25, 2012
Bummer you had such a rough night! I did sleep a little better. Going to go pick up some sleepytime tea today :)
October 26, 2012
I just got a reduction on Monday. They took 1200 (R) and 1400 (L). I took my first shower yesterday and almost fainted in the shower. I don't know if it is from the effects of the narcs or the trauma of having such small boobs. When you live your whole life with big boobs, it is a bit of a shock. I love them, but it still shocks me to see them.
October 26, 2012
Hey there Tigger77-Congratulations, so happy for you! My surgery is next Friday, getting nervous! Please tell us about your experience-do you have any recommendations for those of us who are about to doze off...lol ? How are you feeling? Are you in pain? Very swollen or bruised? So, so happy for you!
October 26, 2012
Congrats to new you! Lucky you got to shower so soon! Be careful :) It is so shocking at first, but will get easier each day. Took me a bit to get used to them. Take it easy and let others do for you! You had a huge reduction so rest up and take care! Keep us posted on your progress!
October 26, 2012
Thanks for the support! I went in first thing Monday am to have surgery. Check in at 0615 and surgery at 0730. (I'm a nurse and EMT---hope u don't mind military time). Anyways, they put me completely under and I was out of the hospital by noon. Went to a hotel room to stay overnight since the surgeon is about 3 hours away from me. Took the narcs every 4 hours to stay on top of the pain. Follow up appt with him next day. He changed bandages and sent me on my way home. He said on post op day 2, I could take a shower and remove the ace wrap that had me bound up tight. I have only taken narcs am and bedtime because they make me SO tired. I feel like I'm doing really well. My nipples are bruised but nothing else at this point. He did some lipo on the sides of each breast and that is most painful part. He says that pain will go away quickly
October 30, 2012
Just wanted to give you all an update...It's been 1 full week since surgery now. I feel great! I have to remind myself to keep my shoulders back and sit straight. I have been out of the house a few times today running errands. I went for a little walk with one of my friends as well. I was really tired today. I'm trying not to do TOO much, but for an active person like myself...it's tough to slow down and let others do for me! I'm sleeping on my side---thank god becuase I had a heck of a time sleeping on my back in bed. I was able to do it on the couch, but not in bed. I think the incision sites look great! Only taking Tylenol a couple times a day. I have some bruising on my sides from where they did some liposuction, but the bruising is fading now and it wasn't much---only about 2 inches. Not sure what else to say...I see my surgeon on Wednesday. I'm getting much more used to my new, perky boobies! I've taken many more showers and no more close calls of fainting! I'm proud of my boobs now! I've already shown my mom and one of my friends! I have no problem lifting my shirt and showing the difference. I think it's the best thing I ever did! NOW, to work on the belly! Gotta get that thing sculpted because it looks YUCKY! ha! Anyone has any questions, just ask!
October 30, 2012
Congratulations! Sounds awesome! :) DO let others do for you, though. It's worth it. You're worth it. :)
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Had my 2nd post-op appt. Waited an hour to be...
mybubbiesOctober 27, 2012
Had my 2nd post-op appt. Waited an hour to be seen! I was so frusterated because there was only one person there before me and two other came after i did and all were seen BEFORE me!!!! The woman at the front desk woman (who I am pretty sure is his wife)apologized to me as my PS kept calling patients back without even checking to see who was sheduled at what time. Anywhoo, my visit was not unlike the rest, fast and hurried without much time to ask questions. However, I know he's a great surgeon and would highly recommend (even with his lack of whatever you would call it, because i know he takes much pride in his work).He presrcibed me an antibiotic for my breakout on my chest and I purchased scarguard. Amazed by the results after only two days and highly recommend to anyone looking to reduce scar tissue. Feeling a little discouraged as I have not been able to find a cute bra to fit. i'm still swollen but have definitely gone down to a size C, as my VS bras of long ago past that were a D no longer fit :(. Will wear no bra or surgical until I can find a good fitting bra. Was told by PS that I can take a bath now and wear any type of bra i want at this point. Still dealing with body image issues but so happy with the way they look! Nice and perky! getting my peroid soon so I have been a complete bear to all around! Wish I could take a nice little vacay by myself in a nice litlle hotel room with cable and a jacuzzi tub!!!
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October 28, 2012
Ill have see about scar guard. I've had the same issues with bras too. Everything fits differently now. I forget what a proper fit is! Since I'm smaller now and everything is in different place on my chest.
October 28, 2012
i agree,i want a vacation to!!!!!,,congratulations!. I cant wait to be where you are!
October 28, 2012
Vacation on a deserted tropical 5 star island sounds good to me!:) Btw,your results are amazing! If only mine will look this good and heal as well!
October 28, 2012
You look great......sometimes it's frustrating dealing w/dr. With terrible bedside manners, but it's deffinately there skills that count.
October 28, 2012
omg a vacation on a quiet beach sounds so good right now. too bad its too cold atm.
October 29, 2012
yes lets go!!! group vacation. mybubbies can go get a solitary massage and alone time on the beach. then when u want all have drinks!!!!
October 29, 2012
I LOVE this idea! Girls only vacay!!! Warm sun and beaches sound much better and few drinky drinks!
October 29, 2012
Its a BR retreat/convention/celebration!! Mia, look what you started! Although for some reason I think we'd end up all topless showing off our scars after a few drinks. I'm in...
October 29, 2012
Yeah we would need private dining area cuz when boobies pop out we know we r having fun hahahahah. It would be a good time to do a sunny vacation esp after this hurricane.
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