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Two Year Post-op Update and B.A. Revision Scheduled
It's been a couple years. I updated my review of Dr. Peters just over a year ago - here's what I added:
"UPDATE 06/23/2015: I am nearing one year post-op and have had some post-surgery 'complications' on my breast augment procedure. I have a 'double-bubble' and some animation deformity (super weird looking boobs when I flex my muscles - more than is expected). When I made a follow-up appointment with Dr. Peters in November, I was told that she would no longer be able to cover the surgeon's fee unless I agreed to have the surgery within the next 30 days because she was moving to a new health care group (Swedish, I believe). This was extremely stressful and disheartening, because when I initially paid for and received the surgery, I signed an agreement stating that the surgeon's fee would be waived if I needed revision surgery - but here I was, in the middle of grad school, having to make a very serious and costly decision under severe time constraints (when would I take time off? how long would recovery be? what if there were complications?). Additionally, Dr. Peters was *much* less friendly and almost hostile towards me, acting as if it wasn't that big of a deal and that I should just make a decision. When I got teary eyed, she sighed and almost rolled her eyes. I was sitting there, with my boobs hanging out, in a room with her and two of her nurses, feeling very uncomfortable because I felt like my boobs looked weird, and her attitude was extremely dismissive and dehumanizing. I tentatively scheduled surgery over the holiday break, but I was still not sure about the procedure, and I'd received very little actual information from the doctor. I was hoping that if I went ahead with the procedure during the holiday break, I'd be recovered enough to return to school - but the revision surgery was still quoted at almost 6 thousand dollars, and having to make such a costly and stressful decision under severe time constraints and the pressure of knowing I'd have to pay an additional 5 thousand dollars or more if I *didn't* have the surgery within the next 30 days made me physically and emotionally ill. I decided since I was so conflicted, that I would just wait and find a different surgeon in the future. I've since graduated and am starting to research other surgeons in the area. I would say that Dr. Peters is fine if everything goes as planned, but I wouldn't recommend her since she wasn't on her game when there were complications (and that's when it really matters)."
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Fast forward to a week ago - I decided that two years was a good length of time to determine if my breasts were going to get worse or stay the same (they pretty much look the same as they have since 6 weeks post-op) so I was ready to fix this [RS bleep]. But I wanted to make sure I found a surgeon who was familiar with what was going on with my underboob's weird mini-boob and I lucked out big time. I ended up finding the doctor who actually conducted and wrote the case studies for under muscle implant breast animation deformity revisions. It's pretty exciting, and I just had my pre-op for the revision procedure which is scheduled for August 4th.
Dr. Richard A. Baxter will be performing my surgery. I'm going to start a new review for the revision procedure but I wanted to include my two year P.O. images here so you all could see how the scars healed on both the abdominoplasty and BA incisions.
Shapewear
The flexees high waisted shorts are so comfortable and they stay put. Unlike spanx, there is no 'gusseted' opening at the crotch, but I was NEVER able to successfully use that gusseted crotch to do anything other than pee all over myself. It just didn't work. So I figured I'd stop listing that as a requirement in my amazon searches and found the flexees - so many great reviews, and for good reason. The compression is 'medium' and while they're definitely not *easy* to get on, it isn't an epic struggle either. I do have to pull them down every time I go pee, but it's getting easier as I recover.
Here's the amazon link:
http://smile.amazon.com/Maidenform-Flexees-Shapewear-Seamless-Hi-Waist/dp/B00EVOO26E/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1410285838&sr=8-8&keywords=flexees
The second piece of shapewear I love is also by Maidenform - it's called a torsette and it's a pretty great option if you want to have (ahem) easy access to your lady parts but not be restricted at the waist with your traditional corset. It's not so great when you're moving around during the day unless you have some snug jeans you can fasten over the top of it to keep it from riding up/rolling up. That worked out for me pretty well at the fair (mostly walking, very little sitting, some rides).
http://smile.amazon.com/Maidenform-Flexees-Womens-Shapewear-Torsette/dp/B0055X1OFW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410285698&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=torsette
I just ordered the flexees romper (hook and eye closure at the crotch) and I'll post an update about my experience with that one later this week. I have bigger thighs so those types of garments don't usually work for me .... but several women on the amazon reviews said they also have larger thighs and that the leg openings on the romper accommodated their curviness. We'll see!
Week 3
I feel pretty fantastic. Occasionally (for like 5 seconds) I forget I just had surgery a few weeks ago. What usually brings me back to reality is the chafing of my shapewear or the tightness in my abs. Occasionally it’s the pain (SNEEZING, UGH) but that is becoming less and less common.
Last Friday I had the stitches in my belly button removed and was given the green light to start taping my abdominal incision. (YAY – because I am a picker and it has taken the entirety of my willpower to NOT mess with the scabs – seriously, all of my willpower has been devoted to that. I have been eating cupcakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because I have no willpower left to keep myself from shoving cake in my face.)
Right before surgery I weighed 157 pounds. A few days after surgery I got on the scale again (because I’m a [RS bleep]) and I weighed 165. Swelling, implants, and four days of unpooped poop. HA!! Now, 3 weeks later I’m at 162 (ALL CUPCAKES).
However, destructive proclivities notwithstanding, ALL of my pants fit perfectly (actually, even better now that I have a smaller lower abdomen). Most of my shirts fit well – it helps that I like jersey. The only ones that don’t look so good are non-stretchy/button down tops.
TMI ALERT - My vagina is weird – the cleft of my labia is much more apparent since my abdominal skin was lifted up. Perhaps when all the swelling is gone, it won’t be as noticeable… but as it is now, I definitely have a camel toe.
Speaking of swelling – that puffy nightmare has significantly decreased. There’s still some fluid around my hips, flanks, and ‘mons’ but WAY less than even a week ago.
I’m sleeping on my side regularly – still using the body pillow to cushion my boobs and raise my knee up. I am only waking up once or twice a night and I’m waking up feeling much more rested.
Shape wear – I will post some photos of the shapewear I am using in a separate post.
Sex – Yes. Not back to normal, but definitely headed in the right direction ?
Driving – Easier (still tough checking that blind spot, but not impossible).
Fatigue level – At around 5 or 6 PM, I’m finished. It’s an overwhelming tiredness that’s often accompanied by dizziness and starbursts in my vision. I went to the fair on Saturday and we were there until 10PM! I was the walking dead and when we got home I fell asleep almost immediately. I didn’t wake up until 11:30am the next day and was completely wiped out the rest of the following day.
Putting my socks on and cutting my toenails is awful. AWFUL.
My PS said I can start exercising at week four. I’m not sure I’m ready to not sit on the couch quite yet. But I’ll seriously consider moving more often. I guess. She also said that while she doesn’t usually allow patients to wear underwire until week 6, I can look for a ‘supportive’ ‘not sexy victoria secret’ underwire if I wish. (!!!!!!!!)
Provider Review
UPDATE 06/23/2015: I am nearing one year post-op and have had some post-surgery 'complications' on my breast augment procedure. I have a 'double-bubble' and some animation deformity (super weird looking boobs when I flex my muscles - more than is expected). When I made a follow-up appointment with Dr. Peters in November, I was told that she would no longer be able to cover the surgeon's fee unless I agreed to have the surgery within the next 30 days because she was moving to a new health care group (swedish, I believe). This was extremely stressful and disheartening, because when I initially paid for and received the surgery, I signed an agreement stating that the surgeon's fee would be waived if I needed revision surgery - but here I was, in the middle of grad school, having to make a very serious and costly decision under severe time constraints (when would I take time off? how long would recovery be? what if there were complications?). Additionally, Dr. Peters was *much* less friendly and almost hostile towards me, acting as if it wasn't that big of a deal and that I should just make a decision. When I got teary eyed, she sighed and almost rolled her eyes. I was sitting there, with my boobs hanging out, in a room with her and two of her nurses, feeling very uncomfortable because I feel like my boobs look weird, and her attitude was extremely dismissive and dehumanizing. I tentatively scheduled surgery over the holiday break, but I was still not sure about the procedure, and I'd received very little actual information from the doctor. I was hoping that if I went ahead with the procedure during the holiday break, I'd be recovered enough to return to school - but the revision surgery was still quoted at almost 6 thousand dollars, and having to make such a costly and stressful decision under severe time constraints and the pressure of knowing I'd have to pay an additional 5 thousand dollars or more if I *didn't* have the surgery within the next 30 days made me physically and emotionally ill. I decided since I was so conflicted, that I would just wait and find a different surgeon in the future. I've since graduated and am starting to research other surgeons in the area. I would say that Dr. Peters is fine if everything goes as planned, but I wouldn't recommend her since she wasn't on her game when there were complications (and that's when it really matters). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Peters was extremely approachable during my initial consultation. She made it very clear that my desired outcome was paramount, and asked me if I had any questions several times during our appointment. She wasn't rushed or distant, and I felt like I had her undivided attention for the entire time. She is very calm and attentive and she makes space for the weird self-conscious chatter that is probably common when half the people in the room are undressed. This will probably sound funny, but I was worried I'd feel disconnected from my body during the examination (as I discussed the parts of me that cause discontent) - she actually had the opposite effect and I felt really present and centered. During my pre-op appointment, Dr. Peters took the time to answer all of my questions and at no time did I feel rushed or pressured. She suggested I reconsider my decision to get a mini-tummy tuck because I would likely have excess skin on my upper abdomen and she wanted to make sure I was completely happy with the final result. She made the suggestion in such a way that I felt absolutely comfortable moving forward with my initial decision yet she made the space comfortable so we could discuss other options. *My main concern was the belly button, and she showed me her previous procedures so I could see how the final belly buttons looked. The switch to the full tummy tuck actually ended up costing less overall since I didn't need the liposuction. It was absolutely the best decision! On the morning of the procedure, she exuded calmness and confidence. I was understandably jittery but her presence had a calming effect, and I immediately felt more comfortable. All of my post op appointments have been lovely, low key, and reassuring. All of the people in her office are amazing, friendly, genuine folks. I'm recovering marvelously and I'm SO happy I selected Dr. Peters. I love my results!