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52 Getting the Boobs Back! 34D Originally, Will End Up 34B After Lift - Yay! - Tampa, FL
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Getting ready for a breast lift on Monday, June...
$6,000
Getting ready for a breast lift on Monday, June 1st with Dr. Daniel Greenwald,
so excited! Never even thought about suck things before a month ago and
now here I am!
I was impressed with Dr. G's Beautiful office downtown Tampa. There was easy parking and and he has a very welcoming and professional staff, comfortable waiting room, etc. Everything you would expect, but don't always find. I didnt have to wait long either, and they had fit me in for an appt sooner than expected by letting me come in early in the morming for my consultation. I also liked Dr. Greenwld's manner, not trying to sell me on anything, just explaining what he would do and why.
I liked the before and after photos on his website, and he also had an impressive background and experience (Princeton, Yale Medical school, etc) so I felt very comfortable choosing him for my procedure. He was a little more expensive than others but Price was not my main concern.
He said he would do the anchor incision, which I originally was trying to avoid, due to the extra scar under the breasts, but he explained that in my case, being that I have a lot of sag and extra skin that needs to be excised -yes I do, from yo- yo dieting over 30 years, and the effects of aging, menapause, and genetics.
He said it is 'cheating' to try to do this type of lift with only a lollipop incision ( vertical incision and areola only) which could often end up with dog ears on the side and/or pleating that would have to be fixed later. I have seen the dog ears, etc on some real self posts, and I really would rather NOT have to have to come back in a year for a fix! I saw a great animation of the anchor lift at sunderstand.com
and it really was able to make me 'understand' how the anchor incision allowed the most skin to be removed and the greatest amount of lift and a good shape without having to bunch up any extra skin. I just felt that for my situation, Getting rid of the excess skin cleanly and having a great outcome was more important than the incision scars. So, i feel fine with my decision after doing my research. Can't wait.
It will be done at a surgery center under general anesthesia, amd my post op visit is set for Thursday, June 4th. They told me to bring a front closure, non- underwire bra in my size (34) which they will put on after surgery. They suggested I look for one at Walmart, and i found some inexpensive ones there.
Things I have gotten and done to get ready for my Breast lift:
Stopped all vitamins and supplements
Stopped all aspirin, ibuprofen, advil, etc fish oil, vit E, that can cause bleeding.
Picked up my prescriptions from the Dr for Antibiotic: Keflex
and
For pain medication if needed, Percacet 5/325 mg
Got some extra stregth acetaminaphen (Tylenol) since not using Ibuprofen.
Tylenol is allright
to take because it does NOT cause bleeding.
To help lesson bruising and to heal faster:
Taking arnica montana 30 x for a week ahead of time ( Amazon : 3 bottle of hylands arnica montana 30x , 250 tabs each for &19.43)
Arnica gel - i had this already, I think I just found it somewhere like walgreens.
Bromelain tablets 500 mg ( amazon- best naturals $10) this is the extract from pineapple- it says take one a day, im taking 2 - call me crazy!
For possible constipation from taking pain pills:
Miralax powder: I already had this , but you can get it generic at walgreens or cvs for about $15 - it mixes in any liquid, no taste at all, not a stimulant, works great.
Senna tablets (gentle stimulant laxitive if you need it -generic is Sennosides- walgreens generic 25 mg, 24 pills for $5.49
Senna tea - more mild- Celestial seasons has a nice one with fennel called " Laxatea"
Glycerin suppositories - I work in GI, so let me tell ya, these can be your best friend.
Simple. Cheap and get the job done , lol. Just push em up there ladies:)
Scar treatments: reccomended by others on real self that worked well:
bio-oil for scar treatment (6.7 oz - Amazon - $17.60)
Mepitac silicone Medical tape for scar treatment ( 1 roll - Amazon, $18.99) much much cheaper than silicone sheets and seems to be the same thing.
Thinking of getting Scaraway silicone gel for scar treatment (2 tubes 10 g tubes for $35 - Amazon)
BRAS/clothing:
Still not completely sure what I need, so I got a few different bras, and I will return the ones I dont need: all with no underwire.
Carole Martin front closure full freedom comfort bra in beige- ($13.99 - Amazon)
Fruit of the loom front closure bra in white ( Walmart , $7.98) size 34
Fruit of the Loom front closure bra in black ( walmart - $9.95) a little more coverage and has removable padding, size Small
Fruti of the loom, front closure racerback sports bras , pack of 2 , white/gray and gray/black (walmart , $10.94) sz 34
I got some underwire fun cute bras in 34b but I dont think I can wear inderwire bras for a while. I have t been told exactly how long you should wait.
I would like to find a regular 34b bra without underwire, and a regular no closure sports bra - but again, im not sure when I am allowed to move my arms enough to stretch and do a back clasp, or put a regular sports bra over my head.
I want to also get a button down PJ top, gonna check thrift stores this weekend.
Misc items:
I read cocoa butter is good for scars as well, and I already had some.
Gauze for under bras. ( or you can use maxi pads)i got at walgreens 8.49 , probably cheaper at walmart
Recliner to sleep in - I got one off craigslist for $45 before my blepharoplasty, so I plan to sleep in it for a bit., others have recommended a long pillow to help you, if you are sleeping in your bed. I am just too afraid thatI will end up on my boobs, since that is how I always sleep. Maybe that's why they deflated? lol
Heating pad - some have recommended this for your back
Food:
Have some meals ready for yourself.
Remember you wont be able to lift anything heavy or reach.
Yikes, I think that's it:)
If you know something else that I should add, or have some insight,
please feel free to let me know, I'm just trying to make everything go smoothly....
Cooking with Crisco...
Good luck everyone!
so excited! Never even thought about suck things before a month ago and
now here I am!
I was impressed with Dr. G's Beautiful office downtown Tampa. There was easy parking and and he has a very welcoming and professional staff, comfortable waiting room, etc. Everything you would expect, but don't always find. I didnt have to wait long either, and they had fit me in for an appt sooner than expected by letting me come in early in the morming for my consultation. I also liked Dr. Greenwld's manner, not trying to sell me on anything, just explaining what he would do and why.
I liked the before and after photos on his website, and he also had an impressive background and experience (Princeton, Yale Medical school, etc) so I felt very comfortable choosing him for my procedure. He was a little more expensive than others but Price was not my main concern.
He said he would do the anchor incision, which I originally was trying to avoid, due to the extra scar under the breasts, but he explained that in my case, being that I have a lot of sag and extra skin that needs to be excised -yes I do, from yo- yo dieting over 30 years, and the effects of aging, menapause, and genetics.
He said it is 'cheating' to try to do this type of lift with only a lollipop incision ( vertical incision and areola only) which could often end up with dog ears on the side and/or pleating that would have to be fixed later. I have seen the dog ears, etc on some real self posts, and I really would rather NOT have to have to come back in a year for a fix! I saw a great animation of the anchor lift at sunderstand.com
and it really was able to make me 'understand' how the anchor incision allowed the most skin to be removed and the greatest amount of lift and a good shape without having to bunch up any extra skin. I just felt that for my situation, Getting rid of the excess skin cleanly and having a great outcome was more important than the incision scars. So, i feel fine with my decision after doing my research. Can't wait.
It will be done at a surgery center under general anesthesia, amd my post op visit is set for Thursday, June 4th. They told me to bring a front closure, non- underwire bra in my size (34) which they will put on after surgery. They suggested I look for one at Walmart, and i found some inexpensive ones there.
Things I have gotten and done to get ready for my Breast lift:
Stopped all vitamins and supplements
Stopped all aspirin, ibuprofen, advil, etc fish oil, vit E, that can cause bleeding.
Picked up my prescriptions from the Dr for Antibiotic: Keflex
and
For pain medication if needed, Percacet 5/325 mg
Got some extra stregth acetaminaphen (Tylenol) since not using Ibuprofen.
Tylenol is allright
to take because it does NOT cause bleeding.
To help lesson bruising and to heal faster:
Taking arnica montana 30 x for a week ahead of time ( Amazon : 3 bottle of hylands arnica montana 30x , 250 tabs each for &19.43)
Arnica gel - i had this already, I think I just found it somewhere like walgreens.
Bromelain tablets 500 mg ( amazon- best naturals $10) this is the extract from pineapple- it says take one a day, im taking 2 - call me crazy!
For possible constipation from taking pain pills:
Miralax powder: I already had this , but you can get it generic at walgreens or cvs for about $15 - it mixes in any liquid, no taste at all, not a stimulant, works great.
Senna tablets (gentle stimulant laxitive if you need it -generic is Sennosides- walgreens generic 25 mg, 24 pills for $5.49
Senna tea - more mild- Celestial seasons has a nice one with fennel called " Laxatea"
Glycerin suppositories - I work in GI, so let me tell ya, these can be your best friend.
Simple. Cheap and get the job done , lol. Just push em up there ladies:)
Scar treatments: reccomended by others on real self that worked well:
bio-oil for scar treatment (6.7 oz - Amazon - $17.60)
Mepitac silicone Medical tape for scar treatment ( 1 roll - Amazon, $18.99) much much cheaper than silicone sheets and seems to be the same thing.
Thinking of getting Scaraway silicone gel for scar treatment (2 tubes 10 g tubes for $35 - Amazon)
BRAS/clothing:
Still not completely sure what I need, so I got a few different bras, and I will return the ones I dont need: all with no underwire.
Carole Martin front closure full freedom comfort bra in beige- ($13.99 - Amazon)
Fruit of the loom front closure bra in white ( Walmart , $7.98) size 34
Fruit of the Loom front closure bra in black ( walmart - $9.95) a little more coverage and has removable padding, size Small
Fruti of the loom, front closure racerback sports bras , pack of 2 , white/gray and gray/black (walmart , $10.94) sz 34
I got some underwire fun cute bras in 34b but I dont think I can wear inderwire bras for a while. I have t been told exactly how long you should wait.
I would like to find a regular 34b bra without underwire, and a regular no closure sports bra - but again, im not sure when I am allowed to move my arms enough to stretch and do a back clasp, or put a regular sports bra over my head.
I want to also get a button down PJ top, gonna check thrift stores this weekend.
Misc items:
I read cocoa butter is good for scars as well, and I already had some.
Gauze for under bras. ( or you can use maxi pads)i got at walgreens 8.49 , probably cheaper at walmart
Recliner to sleep in - I got one off craigslist for $45 before my blepharoplasty, so I plan to sleep in it for a bit., others have recommended a long pillow to help you, if you are sleeping in your bed. I am just too afraid thatI will end up on my boobs, since that is how I always sleep. Maybe that's why they deflated? lol
Heating pad - some have recommended this for your back
Food:
Have some meals ready for yourself.
Remember you wont be able to lift anything heavy or reach.
Yikes, I think that's it:)
If you know something else that I should add, or have some insight,
please feel free to let me know, I'm just trying to make everything go smoothly....
Cooking with Crisco...
Good luck everyone!
ZenBod's provider
UPDATED FROM ZenBod
Day of treatment
Todays the day!
Getting ready to go to the surgery center "
I took some tylenal with very little water because I was starting tomfet a headache from not eating and not having my french roast starbucks!
I also called to make sure ir was ok that I had taken ambien 2 nights ago, which It was, but I wanted to make sure they knew I had taken it. I forgot to put it on my list of medications because I dont usually take it.
Cant wait. Wish me luck!
I took some tylenal with very little water because I was starting tomfet a headache from not eating and not having my french roast starbucks!
I also called to make sure ir was ok that I had taken ambien 2 nights ago, which It was, but I wanted to make sure they knew I had taken it. I forgot to put it on my list of medications because I dont usually take it.
Cant wait. Wish me luck!
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June 1, 2015
Wishing you soooooo much luck!!!! Don't worry about the Ambien. I was given Ambien the morning of my surgery to help keep me calm and a little sleepy. Keep us posted when you are feeling better...xoxo
UPDATED FROM ZenBod
Day of treatment
Day of surgery!
My friend drove me, nice staff at surgery center , very nice nurses an anesthesiologist. All commenting on my left eye from bleph syrgery2 weeks ago and do not think it is normal! [RS bleep] Dr Greenwald came in and said it is a hematoma and needs to be drained immediatlely o r could cause scarring or pull my eye dwn.. Not happy sbout this at all. Breat lift went great- dont remember anything after being in the Operating room and they gave me the iv anesthisia.
Home now with my walmaet bra com- with gause etc underneath. Dr Greenwald called me persona ly to check on me at around 7 p and gave me his cell!how cool is that? He said to put ice but i forgot to ask for how long, does anyone know? I did 30 min. Ok i took a percacet and am gonna try go sleep but i want to look up eye hematoms now! My pic wont posts! Will try later ot in the am bye all-
Home now with my walmaet bra com- with gause etc underneath. Dr Greenwald called me persona ly to check on me at around 7 p and gave me his cell!how cool is that? He said to put ice but i forgot to ask for how long, does anyone know? I did 30 min. Ok i took a percacet and am gonna try go sleep but i want to look up eye hematoms now! My pic wont posts! Will try later ot in the am bye all-
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June 2, 2015
Sorry to hear about your eye, but so happy your lift surgery went well. I personally would not ice for longer than 20 minutes every couple hours, and never directly place the ice bag on your skin as you can do more damage than good. Use a towel over your skin and place the ice bag on top of the towel. I never iced, nor was I advised to ice, but all surgeons have different instructions. Happy healing!
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