Gyno Surgery??

[NickFreg]

To all those who have gotten the surgery, or have extensive knowledge (PLEASE HELP)
I am currently considering gettin this surgery because i'm beginning to feel very uncomfortable and insecure about my gyno. After some mistakes, i've learned that i'm very susceptible to gyno and i have small unsightly lumps under my nipples. How long does it usually take to recover? What is the specific post-surgery process like? Please share your experiences...ANY help is appreciated.

 

[wildonsquats]

my friend had it done, didnt take him that long to recover, gyno looks mega ugly though so might as well get it done!

 

[ceo]

had it done twice. each time it came back. took nolvadex for about 4 months and it has been gone for 2 years. save money and invasive procedures...try nolvadex at 40-60 mgs/day (split dosage up into 2 or 3 doses) see how you are after running that for 3-4 months. then, if its gone, wait to see if it ever comes back. I have a scar around my nipple. Id rather not have any scar around my nipple! Wish Id have had a doctor prescribe nolva first...but hey, surgery makes more money.

 

[alien amp pharm]

Good advice ceo

May I ask if you still have puffy nips? or is just the lump simply gone now?

I have extremely puffy nips which look awful, but I realy can't find any lumps. I was ordering more Nolvadex and am planning on running it just as you mentioned (40-60mg/day for 3-4 mo) and was just wondering if it would rid the puffiness.

 

[googlepig]

I have read that Arimidex and an extremely low fat diet will starve the tumor of estrogen, therefore shrinking it.

 

[Dr. JK]

I have had it done 2X. The first time the doc did not take out everything, i.e. all the glandular tissue. The 2nd time everythign was taken out even the gland.

If you just have the lump and no puffiness, i.e. glandular tissue the doc just has to cut it out. But if you have puffiness make sure they do lipo to suck out all the fat as well.

For the record, DIET AND ANY KIND OF ESTROGEN BLACKER/DESTROYER WILL NOT GET RID OF GLANDULAR TISSUE AND FATTY TISSUE FROM IT. The lump (swollen gland) may go down if you catch it on time. If not then it's premanent too.

Hope this helps.

 

[Country Boy]

I would recommend having a plastic surgeon perorm this operation. I had it done and will have to live with extreme scars on both sides b/c I didn't go that route. The doc also took out so much that my lower chest is indented. I think I can build it back up in time, but it's been a few years and the indents are still obvious. Just make sure you avoid these problems if you go the surgery route.
I also agree w/dr jk, nolvadex will not get rid of glandular tissue.

Good luck

 

[eviction]

when its cold out my nips look normal, it is when they are relaxed that they look poofy, been like this since high school. Do you think nolva or any other meds would remove the puffiness?

 

[alien amp pharm]

when its cold out my nips look normal, it is when they are relaxed that they look poofy, been like this since high school. Do you think nolva or any other meds would remove the puffiness?

I have the exact same situation.

I'm about to try this when my Nolvadex comes in shortly.

 

[eviction]

is LR back operational? I am gonna try some nolva or their nolva/clomid combo if they are back up, tis the only place i know where to go

 

[glennds]

I would recommend having a plastic surgeon perorm this operation. I had it done and will have to live with extreme scars on both sides b/c I didn't go that route. The doc also took out so much that my lower chest is indented. I think I can build it back up in time, but it's been a few years and the indents are still obvious. Just make sure you avoid these problems if you go the surgery route.
I also agree w/dr jk, nolvadex will not get rid of glandular tissue.

Good luck

have you considered seeing a plastic surgeon now to repair what the other doctor did to you? it is hard to picture what your chest actually looks like from your description but it sounds like a botch job and a valid malpractice suit. did you ask this doc if he could repair?

plastic surgeons can do amazing things these days. i understand expense may be a factor but why live with that?

 

[Country Boy]

You bring up valid points glennds. "Botch job" is a valid description. I will certainly have this fixed by a plasti surgeon once I have the money to do so. I've had a couple laser treatments for the scars, which has helped to some degree. The problem is that the doc took out too much (including some fat) which is why I have the indents. I think with hard work I can build them back up with muscle.
Regarding a malpractice suit, I am fortunate to have the the procedure covered by insurance. Never really checked into that avenue. Maybe I should?

 

[glennds]

malpractice suits are a tough route. before going thru that why not make an appointment with the doctor that performed your surgery and ask if he can repair it. your insurance will cover the appointment. if not, maybe he can refer to someone that can, maybe even a plastic surgeon. insurance may even cover your procedure. the plastic surgeon will submit your case to your insurer for a review. the worst thing they can do is decline it.

insurers will cover plastic surgery if it is considered medically necessary. i had upper eyelid surgery just last week to correct droopy eyelids (ptosis). my insurance covered it because it would eventually affect my vision. i am thrilled with the results. i cannot believe how easy the whole thing was.

 

[Country Boy]

Thanks glennds, I appreciate it!
Glad to hear you're surgery went well.

I'll let you know how things end up on my end.

CB

 

[glennds]

go ahead and make the appointment CB. i bet your condition is easily repairable. let us know what happens.

 

[NickFreg]

thanks for all the great advice fellas, its really appreciated. my gyno is puffy AND lumpy, but wil try nolvadex at 40-60 for a few months before considering going under the knife after hearing a couple of these horror stories. To those who got it done: How long before i'm bak in the gym?