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Title: update on "botched" top surgery
Post by: Benjamin on February 26, 2009, 08:53:51 AM
Post by: Benjamin on February 26, 2009, 08:53:51 AM
Hey everyone,
Thanks again for your support. I just wanted to update you that, as my chest settles down, I'm gradually more optimistic that things may turn out OK in the end.
There's still no question whatsoever revisions are needed. No amount of healing will fix some of the "leftover stuff." But my surgeon and I had a good discussion about his approach to the revisions. And I agree with the plan. Sounds sensible.
In the meantime, resuming weight training (after taking off 4-5 weeks post-surgery) is helping to at least make my chest look OK underneath most shirts -- without needing to wrap my chest. Progress.
Ben
Thanks again for your support. I just wanted to update you that, as my chest settles down, I'm gradually more optimistic that things may turn out OK in the end.
There's still no question whatsoever revisions are needed. No amount of healing will fix some of the "leftover stuff." But my surgeon and I had a good discussion about his approach to the revisions. And I agree with the plan. Sounds sensible.
In the meantime, resuming weight training (after taking off 4-5 weeks post-surgery) is helping to at least make my chest look OK underneath most shirts -- without needing to wrap my chest. Progress.
Ben
Title: Re: update on "botched" top surgery
Post by: rhondabythebay on February 26, 2009, 12:31:56 PM
Post by: rhondabythebay on February 26, 2009, 12:31:56 PM
Benjamin,
Nice to hear about your progress and read the upbeat attitude. :)
Hugs,
Rhonda
Nice to hear about your progress and read the upbeat attitude. :)
Hugs,
Rhonda
Title: Re: update on "botched" top surgery
Post by: lizbeth on February 26, 2009, 02:07:57 PM
Post by: lizbeth on February 26, 2009, 02:07:57 PM
hey benjamin,
Chin up dude, you'll get through it. sounds things are already on the up and up. :)
Chin up dude, you'll get through it. sounds things are already on the up and up. :)
Title: Re: update on "botched" top surgery
Post by: Nicky on February 26, 2009, 02:12:44 PM
Post by: Nicky on February 26, 2009, 02:12:44 PM
I'm glad you are feeling more optomistic.
I'm hoping you get a good result in the end.
I'm hoping you get a good result in the end.
Title: Re: update on "botched" top surgery
Post by: Jay on February 26, 2009, 02:53:12 PM
Post by: Jay on February 26, 2009, 02:53:12 PM
Hey Benjamin,
That is excellent dude! I'm happy for you!
Jay
That is excellent dude! I'm happy for you!
Jay
Title: Re: update on "botched" top surgery
Post by: J.T. on February 26, 2009, 08:39:51 PM
Post by: J.T. on February 26, 2009, 08:39:51 PM
Glad to hear that things are getting better... none of us should have to bind after surgery!