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reduction -- feb 3rd - Washington, DC

UPDATED FROM sunshyned
18 days post

15 Days Post OP

Well this has truly been an emotional ride! I am happy to say that a lot o the depressing feelings I had before are completely gone. I am able to clean up myself, I started driving myself around, and I do all low impact activities myself.

When I went to go see my doctor she was very pleased with the way that things were healing. I am still sore! I think its because of Antarctica outside. My clothes fit so differently, I have so much space everywhere I go! These 6 pounds plus being removed really made a huge difference. I am overly excited to get back to my hardcore work outs. I got some moves to make!


THE ONLY ANNOYING THING I AM DEALING WITH IS SLEEPING ON MY BACK!!!


#HappyRecovery

sunshyned's provider

Susan E. Otero, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Congrats on your good healing! My surgery was the 5th and I'm with you all the way on not liking the whole back sleeping thing! I don't think I've gotten a full nights sleep in over a week. It totally worth it though, isn't it?!
Yes it is worth it! I am now dealing with the incision healing under the left breast. I am hoping that there is no kind of infection. Happy Healings to you
I'm in the DC area and I'm looking for a doctor, who was yours?
UPDATED FROM sunshyned
7 days post

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I tried to post a different picture but the app beat me to it. So here is a before and after of me. I hope you guys see the difference.

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UPDATED FROM sunshyned
7 days post

1 week post op

This last week has truly felt like true life I had a breast reduction. Any and every emotion has flooded me-- I was super angry with nurses at one point( from the hospital not Otero office). I was sad, I felt depressed, I was happy, I was excited, I was in great pain. This last week was soooo emotional and I am not even that kind of chick.
When I saw my breast for the first time I was shocked. I felt like I didn't look like a woman anymore. I pretty much slept the remainder of that day. It finally hit the drastic change I been wanting. 6.8 pounds of boobs were gone and I jus need time to adjust.

Te first thing I wore to the office on my check up was a button up !!! Dr Otero said everything seem to be healing perfectly. I went to get a few scans and X-rays because my chest was feeling tight and I'm always out of breath. They checked to make sure there were no infections or clots. Everything came back clear and fine ! I was happy about that.

This entire process is just adjusting to a new you instantly!!! I have to continue to trust the process, and know that this decision was made to help me continue to be a healthy me!

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