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33, 2 Kids, 34H, Long Time Neck and Shoulder Issues - Waterloo, IA

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1 month post

Been awhile

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Sorry I have not posted any updates in a while. All is going well. I had a few stitches that did not want to dissolve so I had a few spots open to force them out. The T's under the breast have really improved in the last week. Still have very few pains and discomfort every now and then. Still very happy with my decision. I have not had back pains since. Just starting to workout again as I feel comfortable with running now and not in pain.

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Mark Allan Barnard

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 2, 2018
Looking great. You've ended up with lovely shape and your nipples are nicely proportioned, shaped and positioned. Congrats. Have you kept sensation in your breasts and in particular your nipples?
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14 days post

2 weeks down

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Everything has been healing well. Most of my stitches have fallen out. That is a blessing in itself as they were very itchy and irritating. Now I just feel slight pressure or swelling yet. Numbness and tingling around the scars. I still have a lot of healing to do at the T sections. Still have scabs in that area. The one exciting news now is that I can sleep at night without having the ware a bra, and most of the pain under my area is gone now. Best of luck to everyone and happy healing.

Not sure if I said before but they removed 583 grams from the right and 660 grams from the left. Just under 3 lbs total and can really tell the difference. It is amazing what 3 lbs can make.

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November 23, 2016
You look great! Glad everything is going well
November 23, 2016
Your results look brilliant. Very well done on your decision to undergo breast reduction surgery. Great to read of the improvement of your various 'weight' associated pains: I hope your post surgery pains are soon past tense.
May you continue to heal well and have a wholly successful outcome.
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10 days post

Getting there

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The constant irritation under my breast and the pain under my arms is really getting to me. I feel good but I am exhausted. I still can not feel flat in my bed without hurting, so I have gone back to the lonely recliner. I sleep the best there but really want to be back in my bed. I think I am just over tired is why I am so emotional.

I still do not regret my decision and I love the way they look. My stitches started to fall out yesterday. I saw the doctor two days ago. He said the dark spot in the "t" area is skin that has died from the surgery and could take a little longer to heal. I am just to apply triple antibiotics in that spot everyday. I follow up with in a month.

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November 18, 2016
I hope you feel better soon. I was sleeping in a recliner for the first 14 days. I tried 2 nights in bed after the first week and my lower back became very painful so back to the recliner I went! After about week 3 I was comfortably sleeping on my sides again!! Oh the relief :)
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November 18, 2016
Thanks that is encouraging