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Welcome to RealSelf's Breast Reduction Community!

By Kimmers25 on 05 Jul 2011

I'm Kim, the Breast Reduction Community Manager, and I'm here to help you find...

information
support, and
answers to guide you through your breast reduction journey.

More about me. I am...

a tummy tuck and breast reduction recipient
I am a 49 year old wife and mother who decided it was time to take her body back. My passion is to support,
encourage, educate and guide RealSelf users through their process

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If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a personal message

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Missy926 16 May 2013

Hi I'm looking for my BR sisters for aug. 2013.... Is there anybody out there having BR surgery in aug?

Ccad 6 May 2013

Is outpatient breast reduction the norm?

Clm123 7 May 2013

Hi Ccad, From what I was able to find, outpatient breast reduction is the norm, unless the surgery is more invasive. My PS said that if you had a large amount of breast tissue to be removed, she would put you in the hospital, but otherwise it would be outpatient. I had another opinion from another PS and he said the same thing. I was a little concerned at first, but actually it all worked out fine being outpatient.

Chibbey 3 Apr 2013

I am definitely looking forward to the weight loss community. When will it be started?

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 4 Apr 2013

It is all up and running:)

Click here and this will take you to the community. I would love it if you created your review/page.

Chibbey 4 Apr 2013

Great! I have a BR question for you. I have a lot of stitches that go underneath from air pit to arm pit. That whole area is swollen, red, and itches. Would it be wise to put ice packs underneath like I do for the top of my boobs? It is just constantly burning underneath and on the sides.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 7 Apr 2013

Oh I remember well.. I had internal stitches but it still had all of the same feelings. It's a super tender spot.

As long as you don't put the ice packs directly on the skin you will be fine. Use a very thin towel between the two. What works good for under the breasts is bags of frozen peas. They mold so nicely in that area. Also ask your doctor if you can use Vaseline on the itchy area. It gets so dry!!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 23 Mar 2013

Hey Ladies
I have so many breast reduction ladies who have been successful in weight loss and I am asking for your help.

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.

I would love to see you in this new community. Come show off your hard work and help inspire others. And don’t forget you’re before and after pictures!

Lasin Take Off 14 Feb 2013

Sending you all LOVE today!!! Love your body - Love yourself.... and I add for those to whom this applies: Love your God. Have a super great day of love!! Hope those recovering from surgery are kickin buttocks in the healing today!! You inspire me!!!!!!! :-)

rsclpc 14 Feb 2013

Thank you sweet Lasin!! I am getting really excited!!! I weighed today and I've lost 10 lbs!!!! I'm so excited. You are actually the one who inspires all of us:)

Lasin Take Off 14 Feb 2013

10 pounds!?!?!?!??!?! WOW!!!!!! I just wrote my first journal entry today.. which will be up soon and one of my fears is that without working out, that I'll gain a bunch of weight. You success really encourages me! Thank you!! Well - truth be told - we inspire each other!! and Kimmers - no without her, we'd all be alone and floundering. :) Have a super great day!

Lasin Take Off 14 Feb 2013

please forget the fact that I can't spell on my computer. hahaha :)

rsclpc 14 Feb 2013

Aw your spelling is fine. You wont gain weight you will lose. I need to lose weight. I was around 190 to 192. Now this has motivated me to try to watch what I eat and exercise more. I agree Kimmers is awesome and a woman very knowledgeable:)

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Feb 2013

That 10 pound loss is amazing!!! Keep up the great work.

ToyaMD2013 23 Mar 2013

Thank you! Have a blessed day.

Lasin Take Off 23 Mar 2013

ToyaMD2013 - You too!! :-)

Kit3333 5 Apr 2013

CAN YOU INSPIRE ME PLEASE,,,,I would love to lose weight to match mt BR. Guess I have to wait for

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 7 Apr 2013

We will all inspire you!!! Join us in the Weight Loss Community, start a review and make connections over there. You can do this!!! If I can do it anyone can.

Also join in and create topics in the Forums. They are a great place to build support.

rhkwiatkowski 12 Feb 2013

one month post op and still tired! Ps says it is anestesia - but I'm frustrated - anyone still feel super tired after 4 weeks? I'm hoping that it will fade soon!

Lasin Take Off 13 Feb 2013

Are you taking any vitamin supplements? Are you cleared to exercise? I'm wondering if that will help. I drink a super food drink called Shakeology from Beachbody. Maybe something like that would give you the vitamins and nutrients you need... ??? I'm speaking as someone who hasn't had surgery yet so please ignore me if I'm totally out in space. :) Good luck!! Hang in there!!

Smith1987 23 Mar 2013

I'm 3 weeks 2 days & can not get it together. I can hardly function. One of my goals everyday is to just get in the shower!!! It's 7:15 CST & I just got in bed for the night!!!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 24 Mar 2013

Ladies any surgery wipes you out for 4-6 weeks! Plus as women we try to do everything and hold life together. Allow your bodies to heal and know life as you know it will return to normal. It takes time and patience.

Make sure you are eating healthy, get some walking in, fresh air, drink plenty of water and try a Vitamin B Complex supplement. Hang in there.

Smith1987 24 Mar 2013

Kimmers, thanks so much. My mom keeps telling me the same thing!! I just keep thinking I'm going to be different!! Wonder Woman!! :)

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 24 Mar 2013

Oh I hear ya girlie!!!

Just Me N Cali 12 Feb 2013

Hello everyone!! thanks for the love and support with the creation of this site. Its been helpful to read the stories and thoughts of all you . Thanks for the warm welcome as well!!!