POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Breast Reduction...Toronto, ON
CanadianDee's provider
UPDATED FROM CanadianDee
6 months post
6 months post op...Continued
CanadianDeeJune 10, 2014
The six month mark was a big milestone for me. I decided in advance, that at that point, I would finally make the decision whether or not to pursue further surgery.
It all became very clear to me a couple of weeks before my six month mark. I would see my family doctor for referrals to two surgeons that i had thoroughly researched and was quite excited to meet. I would discuss fixing my nipples and possibly a reduction revision. My appt with my family doctor was on June 2nd.
Unfortunately, my doctor would not refer me to these two other surgeons. She insisted, rather, that I return to my original surgeon to discuss my concerns. In Canada you need a family doctor to refer you to any specialist, so I'm pretty screwed. She told me to seriously consider seeing my original surgeon. If in a couple more months if I'm still against that idea, then she will refer me to a surgeon of my choice.
My family doctor is amazing. I love her. She has helped me though some very tough times, medical and otherwise. And I understand where she is coming from. But, at the same time, this came as a real blow. I was so excited to move forward, and now it looks like I have to wait, a few more months, and then maybe a few more after that, by the time I get an appt with the new surgeon.
.....
Otherwise all is the same, as you can see from the 6 month picture. I haven't changed since two weeks post op.
My measurements are 34 rib cage, 42 breasts. I am wearing a 36DDD bra, and 38DD also fits. My nipples are still completely inverted. I still am the friend with huge boobs. I still can't run without rashes. My sports bras are still huge, tight and uncomfortable restraints. My shoulders are still sore, my neck is still sore, my back is still sore.......
And now, my option is to go back to my surgeon and see what he suggests??? I don't know. I'd feel like a fool, but maybe I should hold my head high and go? I'm past angry. I'm past disappointed. I'm just being realistic now. I want / need smaller breasts and my nipples fixed. My incisions look good. I healed with no issues. Maybe I should give him a chance to fix me, and redeem himself?
This is where I stand. In UNSURE land. This is not a pleasant place to be....
It all became very clear to me a couple of weeks before my six month mark. I would see my family doctor for referrals to two surgeons that i had thoroughly researched and was quite excited to meet. I would discuss fixing my nipples and possibly a reduction revision. My appt with my family doctor was on June 2nd.
Unfortunately, my doctor would not refer me to these two other surgeons. She insisted, rather, that I return to my original surgeon to discuss my concerns. In Canada you need a family doctor to refer you to any specialist, so I'm pretty screwed. She told me to seriously consider seeing my original surgeon. If in a couple more months if I'm still against that idea, then she will refer me to a surgeon of my choice.
My family doctor is amazing. I love her. She has helped me though some very tough times, medical and otherwise. And I understand where she is coming from. But, at the same time, this came as a real blow. I was so excited to move forward, and now it looks like I have to wait, a few more months, and then maybe a few more after that, by the time I get an appt with the new surgeon.
.....
Otherwise all is the same, as you can see from the 6 month picture. I haven't changed since two weeks post op.
My measurements are 34 rib cage, 42 breasts. I am wearing a 36DDD bra, and 38DD also fits. My nipples are still completely inverted. I still am the friend with huge boobs. I still can't run without rashes. My sports bras are still huge, tight and uncomfortable restraints. My shoulders are still sore, my neck is still sore, my back is still sore.......
And now, my option is to go back to my surgeon and see what he suggests??? I don't know. I'd feel like a fool, but maybe I should hold my head high and go? I'm past angry. I'm past disappointed. I'm just being realistic now. I want / need smaller breasts and my nipples fixed. My incisions look good. I healed with no issues. Maybe I should give him a chance to fix me, and redeem himself?
This is where I stand. In UNSURE land. This is not a pleasant place to be....
Replies (1)
April 17, 2015
I have had my share of problems with my reduction and I truly understand yours - even though they are different from mine. I feel that if you are not happy with the way things turned out you should do something about it and "not settle for second best". I have read a lot of women's reports about being unhappy with their surgeries and Just staying in that frame of mind for the rest of their lives. But why should they? It is your body and you have to live with it. After paying for the surgery that did not come out well you should go to another surgeon and get a scond opinion. That alone will do wonders for your mental health - and will also help you decide what to do with the problems that remain. But as far as myself, I cannot "settle" for something that is awful for me for the next 20-30 years of my life.
UPDATED FROM CanadianDee
6 months post
6 months post op
CanadianDeeJune 3, 2014
Today is the 6 month anniversary of my breast reduction. I promise to update and post pics within the next couple of days. I have a doctors appt tomorrow that will give me some good information about next steps....
Stay tuned! :)
Stay tuned! :)
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June 3, 2014
You are not alone. I'm in the same boat. Ended up with a lift and no size difference. Been very depressed. I think yours look great in your pictures. I can see a big difference. But I so understand your feelings. We went through a breast reduction with no reduction! I'm sure the word got around at work as to why I was off for a few weeks but now that I'm back they probably think that couldn't be it bc I look the same.
June 3, 2014
Good luck, I know you want an improvement and I have seen some good revision results.
June 9, 2014
I just read your review and and am so angry!!!! He hardly took any off at all. I'd report him and ask for my money back! Your breasts are huge, if you don't mind my saying so, and I can see in the picture of him marking you up that he planned to take VERY LITTLE off right from the start. Look at my review and see what mine look like marked up compared to yours and you can see he hardly planned to take anything. It looks like a minor lift to me too. I see the photo of your nipples and they look normal to begin with. I'd report him and send in the photos too. I hope your next reduction gets you the size you want to be
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