Breast Reduction: Stories

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My Journey of Getting my Self Confidence Back - Akron, OH

For the last 5 years my breasts just kept growing...

For the last 5 years my breasts just kept growing and not in a good way. I bought 38DD but I even spilled out of it. Shirts didn't fit and well I hated the way my breast looked. It also caused my back and neck to hurt everyday.

My doctor recommended that I get a Breast Reduction. I was very scared because I had never had surgery before and the only time I have ever stayed in a hospital was when I had my son 15 years ago. I was so afraid even up to the minute of getting it done.

I am now a month of post-operation and I feel wonderful. The pain wasn't as bad as I would have thought. Now the only problem is that I am having a little complication under my right breast. Its opened and red and still sore. Seen my PS today (1/11/13) and he gave me XEROFORM Petrolatum Dressing to put on it and then put gauze on after that and then use paper tape to keep it in place.

Here are my before and after pics and then the sore. Hope this helps anyone getting it done and is scared of having this operation. I say go for it. I am so happy I did it! I am 33 and my breast look alive again!

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My Doctor: William C Pederson

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Comments (3)

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Jan 2013

Welcome to the community!   You are looking great and I am happy to hear about your wonderful results.  Thank you for sharing:)

Kimberly216330 17 Jan 2013
Yes. I am doing great. Still a little sore under the right breast. Only wearing sports bras and relaxing.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 17 Jan 2013

Great to hear that:)

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