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ongoing complications 3 weeks after breast reduction
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I had prior breast reduction in 1978. I lost...
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I had prior breast reduction in 1978. I lost significant weight after illness and was nearly flat chested. I've regained notraml weight, however my breasts are now 42DD. Insurance has already approved me for repeat reduction. I've had 3 consultations.with plstic surgeons although two of them are wary to do repeat reduction due to increased risk of cutting blood supply to nipples. The first surgeon is confident that she can remove more than 500g from each breast by following same pattern as first reduction. After having met with other two docs I'm feeling confused and frustrated..
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UPDATED FROM bellasma
2 months pre
If any of you ever have an appointment with a PS...
If any of you ever have an appointment with a PS "TOP DOC" .... DO NOT miss it - no matter what. Even if you have spent the night running to the bathroom every few minutes and you are groggy from lack of sleep....even if you don't have the presence of mind to drive safely, your PS would rather you risk it than miss your appt.......so DRIVE anyway. Do not miss your appt.!
If you do miss an appt. regardless of the reason, you will be punished for wasting the doctor's time. You will either be charged for the missed visit or you will be required to pay a large deposit ($120.00 or more) just to reschedule your appt and even then you will have to wait at least 2-3 months to get new appt
I learned this lesson the hard way. I really was looking forward to visiting this particular doctor. I wish I would have driven myself to my appt.despite the risk to myself and others..
If you do miss an appt. regardless of the reason, you will be punished for wasting the doctor's time. You will either be charged for the missed visit or you will be required to pay a large deposit ($120.00 or more) just to reschedule your appt and even then you will have to wait at least 2-3 months to get new appt
I learned this lesson the hard way. I really was looking forward to visiting this particular doctor. I wish I would have driven myself to my appt.despite the risk to myself and others..
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September 24, 2012
Oh my goodness. I should say not.if they don't care about your safety before surgery. I wouldn't trust them during or after surgery. Sorry your not feeling g good.. xoxo
September 26, 2012
Thanks for your note. I have great news. I was able to set up consult with the surgeon I most wanted to see - (I missed first appt.) At first they didn't want to reschedule without deposit but I finally decided to call and apologize. Now I have an appt with her this Friday am. She's very expert at reconstructions/revisions so I trust that if anyone can do reduction safely and still be aesthically pleasing, she'd be the one. I'll write more after appt.
September 27, 2012
Good luck at your appointment tomorrow, Bellasma. Please let us know how it goes!
December 10, 2012
10 days post op and so happy. I posted some info however will try to get pics and more about ups and downs. thanks for caring!
January 9, 2013
Dear Iowa71,
Thanks! I'll try to update review and get newest pics posted this week.
UPDATED FROM bellasma
2 months pre
I had my 4th consult today with the PS I mentioned...
I had my 4th consult today with the PS I mentioned in my Sept 24 update. I'm so glad that office was willing to rescedule me despite prior missed appt.. I am amazed by the differences between each consult and how every doctor has their own perspective. Up until this point I've felt stressed and uneasy aboutich surgeon to choose. Finally, after 4th consult I feel peace and am totally confident now about moving forward with second reduction. I am anticipating sugery within next few weeks. I am comfroted in knowing that the doctor I've chosen has great expertise in breast reconstruction as well as revisions and reductions. This is most crucial to me as I assured that she will address surgical challenges so as to reduce complications that are more frequently associated with repeat reductions. I'm so excited! .
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