December Breast Reductions Check In Here

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WNYTOMDTOWNY 23 Apr 2013

Nothing like leaving the PS's office on the verge of tears, again. I am really disappointed with my size and I have voiced this at each visit. I was a 34DDD and I am now measuring as a 34DD. My PS is sorry that I am not happy with the size and mentioned that my only option now would be a revision. Great! Not like my insurance will cover that and not like I can afford to do that without insurance. :( The sad thing is that I got my before and after pictures today and, honestly, I don't see a really huge noticeable change. There is some change, but it's very slight. I mean I've definitely noticed that my breasts are lighter and perkier, just not anywhere near the size we discussed at EVERY SINGLE VISIT. Uhhhh! So frustrated.

patsfan1231 22 Apr 2013

Thought I would add my update too, not quite 4 months post-op since my surgery was 12/31. I am very happy with the size, shape, and symmetry of my breasts after being a super dense and heavy D/DD I am now a much lighter "small" C and they are soft/rounded. The nipples are fairly symmetrical but not perfectly so, the right is about 20% numb and the left is still about 60% numb to touch but both are "reactive" to cold/stimulation. Scars are not bad, I never got the silicone sheets. I still have minor discomfort at the incision lines and am scared to have a mammogram in 4 weeks! The only issue that bothers me is that there is residual areolar tissue under each nipple (the vertical scars look excellent there) but my PS has not addressed this, I have not seen him since March. I will talk to him about it in late June when I go back and ask if it can be corrected. I want to lose 10 pounds. Nice to read everyone's updates!

LisaNC 21 Apr 2013

Hey December BR Ladies! Friday I have my four month follow-up appointment. Surgery was December 11th. All is good .. very little pain and the girls have softened quite a bit. My scar tissue is minimal as I have been massaging with scar oil often .. actually, that's my husband's job (poor guy). Most of the time I still sleep with a bra but with very light support bras. As for size, I went from a 34G before surgery to a 34C/D. Given I need to lose 15 - 20 lbs, I should be comfortably in a 34C. I wish you all well. Overall, I am very satisfied with my BR! Take care. Lisa

Welshlady 21 Apr 2013

Hi girls I had my BR December 13 I've also struggled with my weight I was 169 having surgery but went as high as 198 but that was due to me giving up smoking before the surgery and then after I thought ok I've not smoked for 4 weeks so why start now . Well now I'm back on track and I'm down to 178 and still not smoking my BR is great I'm about a 38c because I put on weight but ill get back down to my 34/36 b in a few weeks . My BR saved my life in more ways than one i will never pick another cigarette up . :-)

lucy_catgirl 21 Apr 2013

Congrats on the not smoking and weight loss! That's great!

Welshlady 22 Apr 2013

Thank you Lucy . I have followed your story from the beginning and your looking great Hun :-)

Frmct 20 Apr 2013

Hey- is anyone have trouble buying clothing? I cannot see myself any different. It is very hard to dress this body. I keep trying to cover up! What have been your experiences?

lucy_catgirl 20 Apr 2013

How are all the December 2012 gals doing? I'm 4 months post-op and doing good. Still have some numbness on my right side. Overall I'm pretty happy with my appearance, they aren't as symmetrical as I'd like but considering how they looked before, I'm not complaining! I've also noticed that before my period I have a lot more hard lumps and pain in my breasts than I did before. I'm sure this is normal. I will try to post some current pictures. Still working on the weight loss thing but not going so well. I hope you are all healing and enjoying your new boobies!

bigbleasted 20 Apr 2013

Me too behind in weight loss and exercising. It took me so long to start again and so busy at work, that its hard to find the motivation. Now starting to put on weight. I'm pleased but wanted to be smaller but its hard to complain. I go back for follow up appt next Monday. My nipples are still healing in the inside. I had a fng and the nipples are now just trying to form. I look good with clothes on, but off not so good. My hormones went all wacky - the estrogen overly came back. I took a round of progestin and that seemed to work. Trying not to take it every month due to side effects, like the one making breasts bigger! Other than that, I'm good and looking forward to wearing a bathing suit for the first time in maybe 30 years!

Frmct 20 Apr 2013

HI Lucy, I'm doing well.. next appt. is May 3. I have numbness under both breasts on the vertical line area. Still get some pain now and again but nothing like those 3 week zingers. Healing well, but wishing they were smaller. I am measuring a 34DD still.. and have lost 10 pounds! My PS said I could go for a second opinion, but then did not email me my before and after photos.. I wish I had taken my own before pictures. Like many of us here, we wanted to be about a C or full B. No backaches anymore! No migraines! This is wonderful! However, I am disgusted to have to spend all that money on another bathing suit for big boobs! Not off the rack size. Bummer.

mistiebreeze 20 Apr 2013

I've had similar experience as yours. Numb and clumpy scarring under both breasts. Both breasts still numb in the nipples and some side areas. I'm really sad and disappointed. I feel like my surgeon had no idea what he was doing. Asymmetrical and too large still with one breast one cup size larger than the other. Why are most surgeons who do this male? It's like they just don't get it. We say we want smaller breasts but its like they say no you don't. We guys want you to have larger breasts. It's so weird almost perverted. I've not heard one complaint from a someone who's had a br from a woman. Grrrrrrr

mistiebreeze 20 Apr 2013

One more note, I have to go in for a revision because of the scarring and asymmetry.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 23 Mar 2013

Hey Ladies
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I would love for you to share your journey and help me build the Weight Loss Community. Sharing your tips, tricks, pictures and everything else about your journey will be extremely helpful to others.

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smallboobies 17 Mar 2013

Any of you December ladies using the Silicone Sheets over your scars? Just wondering if its worth the investment, sounds like they would wirk, but IDK.

patsfan1231 18 Mar 2013

I was given the order info but told it was up to me whether or not to use them. I decided not to. I was so uncomfortable during weeks 2-5 that I couldn't imagine wearing silicone "tape" every night for 3 months. I also have sensitive skin, so I chose not to invest in them (would have been $65). My scars are healing well with just Vit E cream and cocoa butter every day. If the pamphlet is to be believed (before and after pics), the silicone sheets work really well though.

smallboobies 18 Mar 2013

I just don't want to itch & it will be a hard fight w/o coverage :(

bigbleasted 18 Mar 2013

My PS said that scar guard works the best. I used it a lot the first month i was allowed ( about 6 weeks post) along with Palmer's (butter like creme or vitamin e oil) prior to scar guard or alone. Then I got sick and lazy. I started using scar guard again and noticed around my nipples that the scar line around got thicker. I think a manual massage with something works best. I heard that most scars turn white anyway so what you want to avoid is the thickness (kelnoids?)

Birch 18 Mar 2013

Smallboobies, after I have my BR in April, I am planning on using the silicone sheets after my tape comes off. In the past, I have had very good experiences with using silicone gels on scars from injuries to help reduce them, so I imagine I'll have the same experience with my breasts. My PS is a big believer in using paper tape or silicone, but using SOMEthing to help support the skin as it heals. I guess this way there is less tension on the scars as they are healing. Who knows, once I actually HAVE my BR, my feelings about this may change, but based on all I've read & the info from my PS, I think it is a good idea to continue using either silicone or tape on your scars. Let me know what you decide, and if you think it's helping at all. :)

Birch 18 Mar 2013

Hey Smallboobies, Breezy Butterfly is using silicone sheets and she says she loves them, so you might want to ask her about them....

smallboobies 18 Mar 2013

What about when they scar and the sheets pull the scabs?? Probs there?

Beachy74 17 Mar 2013

I've been bra shopping, a lot! Now that I'm shopping from racks, I've noticed so many bras come with boobs! Lol. They have like 1-2 inches of padding in them. I sure don't need that , so I just get the ones that are lightly lined. But gheesh! I couldn't believe how padded they can be! Even sports bras and bathing suit tops.

patsfan1231 18 Mar 2013

Same here, I never had bra with a formed or padded cup. I wore Playtex support bras with comfort straps but just a few days ago I was introduced to a whole new concept and have ordered 4 new bras. They all have formed cups but none really thick/padded. I hope they remain as comfortable as they were in the fitting room! I also hope they hold up well after many washings...who knows if those molded cups keep their shape, but I looked really good in a T-shirt with the new bra on. :)

Beachy74 18 Mar 2013

That's awesome! What kind of bra did you get for t shirts? I've been hand washing my bras every few wears, then re shaping and let dry on a towel.

patsfan1231 18 Mar 2013

One is by Vanity Fair (wirefree back smoother bra) and one is by Warners (wirefree invisible bliss)... they both looked good with a t-shirt, no underwire, soft feeling all over yet supportive. JCP had nice colors too. I probably don't have the patience to hand wash them but will put them on a lingerie bag and hope for the best. I never put bras in the dryer.