Nukem's Post-op Pics *updated*

[Spleen]

Pretty dramatic change.  Well done.

[milk_caps]

  what the hell is that ?

they're totally gone dude, those are quick results..

awesome-- now do us all a favor and buy the tightest d@mn t-shirt you can get..

great pics... keep us updated.  

[nukem2k5]

I hate wearing this vest.  

[nukem2k5]

I'm going to try to take some more pics later and post them so you guys can see my progress.  

Hopefully taking off my vest last night and scratching around w/ a paper towel didn't affect my bruising or anything.  The only parts I could see last night that are swollen are my sides under my arms where there's no foam padding.

[nukem2k5]

Day #3 post-op pics posted in original message.

[hypo]

Looking good my friend

[nukem2k5]

Post-op Day #5 Update:[/i]

Haven't been able to take any pics and I don't want to take the vest off again to take any because it's a PITA.

I seem to have a little more feeling in my chest but not a significant amount.  I took my vest off earlier and noticed a little bit of dark red on the tip of my left nipple, and a speck of blood on the foam.  I don't know if it was anything to be very concerned about, as it was a really tiny amount.

The bruising on my left side has grown and darkened a bit, but feels less painful to the touch.  It seems the foam padding has prevented most swelling and bruising on my chest, as it's only really on my sides under my arms (namely my left side).  There's a straight line where the bruising ends from where the foam pads have been.

I plan to stop wearing the vest on Tuesday, as I've been instructed that only seven days is required and it's really aggravating.

[nukem2k5]

Heh well I guess it depends on the surgeon.  If people are willing to travel far for Bermant and others, I'd recommend travelling to New Orleans (or Covington - where I had mine) for Dr. Metzner.

[fromsaint2sinner]

I saw that your was upwards of $4,000.00.  Did insurance pick up any of this cost?  

[nukem2k5]

I saw that your was upwards of $4,000.00.  Did insurance pick up any of this cost?  

Sadly, no.  Surgeon's fee was like $2000 or so and the rest was the facility fee.

[fromsaint2sinner]

Do the Surgeons fee's vary based on cas severity?  thanks and sorry for so many questions

[nukem2k5]

From my experience and from what I've read about others', no they charge a standard rate for gyne removal.  Now that I think of it I think it was somewhere around $2600, and that included lipo and excision through the armpits.  Then there was like $1400 for the facility and $40 for the vest, I believe.

[nukem2k5]

No.  Actually when I asked him for some more photographs I was told his photo album was at his main office in New Orleans.  I guess it was pretty stupid of me, but since my mother had used him before and I really trusted him, I didn't bother having them try to bring it over to his office in Covington.  I figured he was probably my best shot in this area anyway.

The most convincing thing about Dr. Metzner was what my mom told me about how perfect he made her look.

[nukem2k5]

Post-op Day #6 (05-30-2005) Update:[/i]

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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/doihavegyno4/detail?.dir=fd8e&.dnm=c180.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/doihavegyno4/detail?.dir=fd8e&.dnm=87b8.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/doihavegyno4/detail?.dir=fd8e&.dnm=afbd.jpg&.src=ph


I took the vest off today to go out and get lunch with some friends and I just put it back on a few minutes ago around midnight.  My intention was to see if I would experience any more swelling if I went without the vest for an extended period of time since my PS said I only need to wear the vest for seven days and that he's never seen a need for more than that.  

I took my time moving around during the day and driving was a pain because the bumps in the road hurt my nipples and turning in my car is a bitch because I can't extend my arms very far without my stitches hurting.  Anyway, this may be my last night to sleep in the compression as I feel it's probably done as much good as it is going to.  I know many of you feel it necessary to wear the vest for several weeks but hopefully I can be some evidence that this isn't true.

It was nice to be able to finally walk around standing straight without this vest pulling on me.  Even the impact of steps can irritate my nipples just from the up-down motion.  I made the mistake of sitting down too quickly on my diving board with my girlfriend earlier and it really fucking hurt.  I really just have to be careful.  

Have had a little more blood on my left nipple, so I'm a little concerned but I'm going to discuss it with my PS in a few days when I see him.

I can't think of much else to update with.  My chest doesn't look as nasty after I've washed it.  The slime is that gel they put on the foam pads under my compression vest that probably exists to help reduce itching and irritation.  I took the pics before I hopped in the shower.

[doddy]

Your results are looking great.