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The Date is Set! Lift, Implants, and Mini TT - Seattle, WA
UPDATED FROM saggtostealth
1 year post
Nearly 2 years later & facing a 2nd correction surgery
saggtostealthOctober 1, 2015
WORTH IT$18,500
I am really bummed, my right boob has shifted to the middle, again. The implant is easily felt around the cleavage. My Doc noticed and asked "what is this?" Um... is that a real question? Please tell me!
We decided to give it another couple months to see how things might settle. No change. When I asked my Doc about fixing it his response made me feel like I am really beginning to irritate him. He pressed things into the corrected position and asked me "will this make you happy?" Um... yes, won't you also be happy if your work is perfect, not off?? (naturally I only think this, I wouldn't dare say it. In the moment I am embarrassed and filled with certainty that I am in fact the pain in his butt) I asked doesn't he think that the problem boob is still bigger than the other? Shouldn't we consider letting out a bit of saline (despite the fact I just LOVE the shape of this one, it truly FEELS different. Firmer, slightly uncomfortable in some Yoga poses while the other feels 100% natural even if a tad underinflated looking) I swear he said "let's not, with you 1 thing has a way of turning into 2" Ugh Now I am really sure he finds me a mega Diva.
I left feeling angry that I have to do ANOTHER surgery. Shocked that the quote had a surgery fee(he acquiesced after I piped up that corrections are supposed to be free of the surgeon fee) Mortified that I might be "that patient" and bewildered... don't I get to want things to be "perfect" after all the $$, careful questioning about after care and honoring those instructions? No, sometimes things don't turn out... Ok, I had the correction surgery once already. Don't I get to be happy with the results without being made to feel like a Diva? I dread going back. I dread another surgery. I dread having to decide to trust completely, or be brave and voice my frustration. I'd rather leave, find another doctor and start fresh... but, then I have to HOPE & PRAY he/she is better and will be compassionate. Not to mention pay the whole works.
I am pretty bummed. Time is running out on my one year guarantee. I have to decide to go back, or move on. What do I do ????
We decided to give it another couple months to see how things might settle. No change. When I asked my Doc about fixing it his response made me feel like I am really beginning to irritate him. He pressed things into the corrected position and asked me "will this make you happy?" Um... yes, won't you also be happy if your work is perfect, not off?? (naturally I only think this, I wouldn't dare say it. In the moment I am embarrassed and filled with certainty that I am in fact the pain in his butt) I asked doesn't he think that the problem boob is still bigger than the other? Shouldn't we consider letting out a bit of saline (despite the fact I just LOVE the shape of this one, it truly FEELS different. Firmer, slightly uncomfortable in some Yoga poses while the other feels 100% natural even if a tad underinflated looking) I swear he said "let's not, with you 1 thing has a way of turning into 2" Ugh Now I am really sure he finds me a mega Diva.
I left feeling angry that I have to do ANOTHER surgery. Shocked that the quote had a surgery fee(he acquiesced after I piped up that corrections are supposed to be free of the surgeon fee) Mortified that I might be "that patient" and bewildered... don't I get to want things to be "perfect" after all the $$, careful questioning about after care and honoring those instructions? No, sometimes things don't turn out... Ok, I had the correction surgery once already. Don't I get to be happy with the results without being made to feel like a Diva? I dread going back. I dread another surgery. I dread having to decide to trust completely, or be brave and voice my frustration. I'd rather leave, find another doctor and start fresh... but, then I have to HOPE & PRAY he/she is better and will be compassionate. Not to mention pay the whole works.
I am pretty bummed. Time is running out on my one year guarantee. I have to decide to go back, or move on. What do I do ????
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UPDATED FROM saggtostealth
4 months post
Tomorrow is 4 mo post
saggtostealthMarch 21, 2014
I have pics for you of the whole enchilada, up close of the scars, and zero'd in on the boobs/abdomen.
I am feeling great. Have been doing hot yoga the past few weeks and even braving a bit more of the core workouts each time. I have close to 5lbs of F A T that have settled around my middle as a result of a delicious beer called Irish Death LOL! Feeling guilty and as if I am disrespecting both my Dr and the gift I have been given. Working on improvement every single day.
I had a little purple spot appear on the left areola scar this weekend. No pain, no injury, no reason. Dr Haeck suggested a Neosporin bandaid fix, he thinks its likely a stitch trying to work out.
I had some of the little "lightening strikes" in my ab that are the same feeling as when the nerve endings were reconnecting in my boobs. I wonder if the numb sensation below the belly button is working on repair??
Big Picture:
Is it worth it?
YES
Am I happy with the results??
YES
Are they 100% perfect??
NO
Am I confident that my Dr will get me to 100%??
YES
Am I confident it will all be comp'd??
NO
Would I recommend it??
YES
Would I recommend Dr Haeck??
YES, with full disclosure that exactly why I love him (Casual/Real Style) is exactly what leaves me wondering if I asked enough/the right questions to get the answers I am after. Bear in mind, I am detail hungry so I share the responsibility in this. If you want to feel at ease, he is totally your guy. If you want to feel pretty in your skin, he is totally your guy. If you are looking for years of experience/confidence, he is the guy. If you want to feel like you have discussed things to death and know the ins and outs of every detail, he is not your guy.
I am feeling great. Have been doing hot yoga the past few weeks and even braving a bit more of the core workouts each time. I have close to 5lbs of F A T that have settled around my middle as a result of a delicious beer called Irish Death LOL! Feeling guilty and as if I am disrespecting both my Dr and the gift I have been given. Working on improvement every single day.
I had a little purple spot appear on the left areola scar this weekend. No pain, no injury, no reason. Dr Haeck suggested a Neosporin bandaid fix, he thinks its likely a stitch trying to work out.
I had some of the little "lightening strikes" in my ab that are the same feeling as when the nerve endings were reconnecting in my boobs. I wonder if the numb sensation below the belly button is working on repair??
Big Picture:
Is it worth it?
YES
Am I happy with the results??
YES
Are they 100% perfect??
NO
Am I confident that my Dr will get me to 100%??
YES
Am I confident it will all be comp'd??
NO
Would I recommend it??
YES
Would I recommend Dr Haeck??
YES, with full disclosure that exactly why I love him (Casual/Real Style) is exactly what leaves me wondering if I asked enough/the right questions to get the answers I am after. Bear in mind, I am detail hungry so I share the responsibility in this. If you want to feel at ease, he is totally your guy. If you want to feel pretty in your skin, he is totally your guy. If you are looking for years of experience/confidence, he is the guy. If you want to feel like you have discussed things to death and know the ins and outs of every detail, he is not your guy.
Replies (1)
tiggermama
March 21, 2014
I love your comment regarding the beer called Irish Death!! My husband and I discovered it at a restaurant in the Spokane area over a year ago and we sometimes purchase it at grocery stores around town but I try not to!!!! It's sooooo good and addictive and it's kind of pricey (in my opinion), plus like you said, it's not good to have too much of it or I'll start seeing some of it's redistribution around my stomach! I had a mini tummy tuck and smart lipo around my waist/stomach area on Nov. 18th of last year, a few days before you had your surgery. I'm happy with my results but I do have swelling all around my belly button and one side of my waist/stomach is still bigger than the other. My doctor thinks it's still just swelling, especially since I STILL swell a good amount in those areas even now. I see Dr. Lundeby in June again and I guess we'll see what condition those areas are then and go from there. I still need to post pictures, I'm just very lazy about it. Your results look great and continued happy healing!
saggtostealth
March 21, 2014
Do post pics for me. I should have mentioned i dont think my lipo was worth it. I have dimples where i had fullness before. I dont know what smart lipo is & would love to see before & after.
Replies (2)
January 30, 2014
Lookin good girly. What did your doc say
January 30, 2014
Not encapsulated Yay! Keep grinding the tennis ball into it, its working. Said dimpling may or may not need touchup. Im allowed to start yoga and see if toning solves it. The hollow area on boobs will continue to evolve with drop and may need touchup. Allowed to start scar treatment cream & dip in a hot tub now. Yay! Sounds like I take my wins for today & time will tell.
January 31, 2014
Hello, your results look amazing. May I ask did you get your belly button moved with your mini tummy tuck? Thanks
March 21, 2014
Im sorry i didnt see this. I honestly dont think he pulled it down but i just dont know... a perfect example of the detail thing i mentioned above ;-)
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