Nearly 60 and contemplating reduction surgery
By Just Jacquie on 29 Feb 2012
Hi, I searched around several Breast Reduction Forums and then decided to join this one! I will be 60 in April, and have only recently started thinking about having the surgery. I am not worried about recovery time, as I don't work,, and have been through lumbar fusion surgery, which took 5 months, the first three I had to wear a back brace everyday. Now THAT was tough. Interestingly, my daughter had the same surgery six years ago, and was happy with the results. I wear a 40DD bra, but trying to find a bra at Lane Bryant was ridiculous, and I ended up with 40DDD, although I was measured at 38DD! How crazy is that? I have grooves in my shoulders from all these years of lugging these bowling balls around! I lost 15 pounds a year ago, and have kept it off, but still can't wear cute sundresses, etc because of my top. I am 5' 5", 165 lbs, wear size 14 pants, but usually 18/20 size tops. I haven't checked into my insurance yet, but don't think I will have any trouble being approved. I have suffered back and neck pain since 1999, and have been seeing a pain management specialist since 2002. Are there others of you out there who waited until this age to have your surgeries, and, if so, how was you recovery? Thanks for reading this long story!
Good luck with your consultation!
I'm pretty sure my husband thought I was losing it when I was constantly looking at breasts on the computer. He said that if the authorities raided our house they would think he was a perv!
Keep us posted on your progress!
When I had decided to have my breast reduction the only person I was worried about was my grandma. I was afraid she would think it was crazy, since I come from a family of large busted women. However she was thrilled for me and said, "If I was 20 years younger (she is 81) I would definitly do it!" And she is now thrilled for me. She says that she knows she would feel better now as far as her back and neck pain if she would have had it done.
Good luck with your decision!
Welcome to the forum! I am so happy you joined us and I know you will find some wonderful support here with all of the ladies.
I am attaching a Link To Other Ladies In Your Age Group who have had reductions. From here you will be able to read about their journeys and ask questions.
I can personally tell you that the reduction was the best thing I ever did for my back, neck, shoulders and self esteem!
I look forward to seeing and reading more about you in the community.