22 Y/o College Student, 1 Child, 38G - Atlanta, GA 7/7/15

For as long as I can remember, I was called " the girl with the big boobs". I remember back in 6th grade, my friends would tell me how I had nothing compared to them. By 8th grade, a while after my first cycle, I remember being a C cup. Not sure when the jump happened but by the time I graduated high school I was a 36DDD. Jump to 2013, when I had my daughter. I gained some weight with the pregnancy, 50 lbs to be exact, only losing 15 post-birth. Of that, I felt a lot of the weight in my boobs. I had grown to a 38G or 38H in some bras. Everyone said once the milk dried up, they would go down..... but boy were they wrong. To this day, I struggle with the expense of purchasing these kinds of bras, let alone the time and patience it takes to even find one in my size that actually fits right!

Before my baby, I kind of had the desire to get a breast reduction. But after my pregnancy, I really started to crack on and make it possible. I have a coworker who had the procedure done and she really encouraged me and motivated me. She told me some things to expect and how I should go about getting it done. I started with my primary care physician. Initially, I told her I did want to lose some of the baby weight before having the surgery. So she advised me to lose a little weight first before the surgery rather than after only to ensure I would ruin the results of the surgery and possibly have "saggy [RS bleep]" (her exact words LOL. I love my doctor! She's so real). SO... I tried the weight loss thing, in fact, my daughter will be 2 in June and I am STILL Trying this weight loss thing lol. But now, I've come to the realization that it would be a lot easier for once to exercise once I have smaller breast. Not to mention the more painful upper and lower back aches, and the HIDEOUS strap indentations and marks.

A few months back, I went back to my PCP and told her I was ready. She referred me to a orthopedic, saying it would be more likely for the insurance to approve me once they've ruled out any type of injury that may be causing the pain. I went to see the orthopedic, who took X-rays, and told me I was an EXCELLENT candidate for the surgery and he immediately referred me to a surgeon. I decided to go on my own search for a surgeon once I contacted the one I was referred to and was told I had to complete 3 months of physical therapy BEFORE I could even schedule a consultation. Thanks to realself, I was able to find 2 surgeons I was interested in, Dr. Okoro and Dr. Crawford. My consultation with Dr. Okoro is scheduled for tomorrow. I'll be seeing his PA instead of him because seeing her is the free option and being I am a single mom, full time student, and part time CNA, FREE was the way to go. My consultation with Dr. Crawford is on tuesday 3/31. I can't wait.

I'm thinking I want to go down to a 38D/36DD. I think that would be more proportionate with my body.

Had my consultation today... but then I didn't. I went to see Dr. Okoro's PA today. After driving almost an hour to get there, they tell me in order for my insurance to cover the surgery, I had to see the doctor himself... long story short, the next appointment isnt until the end of April and there is a $100 charge... glad I scheduled 2 consultations when I did. I really didn't like how their office handled the situation.

Hopeful about tuesday when I see Dr. Crawford. I also scheduled a 3rd consultation for 4/10 with Dr. Stephenson. I hope this works out. I would love to have the surgery by the end of May.

Just sitting here kind of scared about the surgery. I know it's gonna happen, it's just a matter of when. Despite everything that I've heard about the recovery process, my biggest concern by far has to be my soon to be 2 year old daughter. She'll be 2 June 28... Yet I've been feeling the raft of the terrible twos since she turned 1 ????. She loves her mommy and would rather be with me than with anyone else, especially if I'm around and she has that option. She loves to be picked up and played with. She loves to cuddle up with me in bed or on the couch. She loves to climb and jump on me whenever she gets the opportunity. All of which she won't be able to do for a while once I have this surgery... I'm not sure how this is gonna work out. My best friend has volunteered to come and get her for a couple days once I'm home. But the thing is, she won't be able to keep he forever. She's a handful for my parents. She drives them CRAZY while I'm at work, working 8 hr shifts. Ugh.. This is worrying me. As bad as I need and WANT this surgery, I'm not sure if my daughter is ready...