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Hello Everyone, after reading several reviews I've...

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erika000
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Hello Everyone, after reading several reviews I've decided to write my own. I also think this would be a good way to get rid of some of my anxiety about the surgery.

Well I've had large breasts since i hit puberty and they have just gotten bigger ever since. I am currently 21 years old. I don't know my exact size but i know my minimum is a 36 DDD. so I wanna say an H? I am 5 ft and around 130pds.

I just had my pre op today and i came out with my stomach in knots. My surgery is on the 3rd. and i can believe it is so close already! Even though i am extremely excited to get rid of all the back pains and the self esteem issues, I'm also terrified i will hate myself even more. Please tell me I haven't been the only one thinking this before have I?

Don't get me wrong,not all of my thoughts have been negative. Ive been super excited to to be able to wear regular clothes! and not look at something and say nope, my boobs will look weird in that. oh and I'm so ready for the staring and comments to stop. you all know what i mean. But the negative part about it has been about my weight, i know to some people I'm not over weight but I've always been a little chunky. with being so tiny, 130 is not the exact weight i should be. I'm just so nervous, i will look even more abnormal than i do now. Ive been kinda of freaking myself out, but i reassure myself that i will not regret this. I've read stories where women back out at the last minute and and regret it. so that is definitely not an option. Its weird cause in not really about the anesthesia , because I've had to be put under before.

One big thing thing I've decided to do during this whole process is to document it. I am studying photography so i decided to turn it into a personal project. Im really excited about how it will turn out. but emotionally its a lot harder to go through. I've already caught myself tearing up. ha

anyways sorry for ranting, I'm kind of using this to vent as well.

If anyone could please reassure me, that would be great. lol

and ill take any advice you have to offer thanks and ill update after i have the surgery!

oh and ill try to add photos next time!

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November 29, 2013

Thank you for starting your journey with us!   You will feel like a new woman, and I assure you we have all had the same thoughts before surgery.  Hang on and your day will be here quickly.   

You will do great and we will all be here to support you.  So you keep babbling away because we love it!

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November 30, 2013
Thanks so much!!
November 30, 2013

You bet:)

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November 29, 2013
You will be fine. And so happy you did it. I'm on day 8 post op and am so glad I did this. I can't say pain, ore like sore. Nothing a little pill can't help!
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November 30, 2013
thanks so much! I'm starting to getting a little more confident. i just think about all the smaller bras ill wear! haha
UPDATED FROM erika000
2 days pre

Befores

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erika000
here is how i look now. can't wait til the surgery, still extremely nervous though.

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December 1, 2013
I'm 10 days post op and have not had one moment of regret. I had all sorts of anxiety and moments of second-guessing myself in the days leading up to my surgery but since then there's been none of that. I do believe that had I changed my mind I would be kicking myself. My recovery has been much easier than I thought. It hasn't been a walk in the park and yes the first 6 days after surgery were not enjoyable but they were much easier than I anticipated and I turned a corner one week to the day that I had my surgery! There's been discomfort but each day it gets easier and all of the positives far outweigh any of it. Your date is right around the corner! I'm so excited for you!!
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December 1, 2013
that is one of my concerns, that something will not heal right. oh and the drains. he went over that and it kinda freaked me out. but thank you for letting me know it is a lot easier. and i hope you continue to have a great recovery!
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December 1, 2013
I am scheduled for one on Dec. 11th, Ericka and I'm having all the same thoughts. Thanks to the ladies that posted encouragement. It really helps! :)
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December 1, 2013
everyone on here is amazing! i am so grateful for the encouragement. you are right it helps out a lot.
December 1, 2013
Hi! I'm scheduled for the day after you! You are going to look great! Btw - what procedure is your PS doing on you - anchor incision or lollipop? Best of luck for Tuesday!
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December 1, 2013
He is doing the anchor. I'm pretty sure its cause he it taking out a lot. but thank you and good luck to you too!
December 1, 2013
Hi, I am scheduled for one day after you. I too an having the anchor procedure. Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery. I look forward to following your post -op experiences.
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December 2, 2013
thanks! good luck to you as well!
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December 1, 2013
So excited for you! You are going to be so happy! Dont worry too much, before you know it you will be all done and hitting the mall to find some new bras ;)
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1 day pre

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erika000
34 H
is it sad that i didn't remember what size i was? lol
this bra is going on 2 years. def ready to be retired.

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December 2, 2013
Hi! I am scheduled for surgery on the 3rd as well and have had all of those thoughts and feelings you have. I believe we are making the choice. We will feel so much better. Good luck to you!
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December 2, 2013
im glad im not the only one who are having these toughest! it seems like its pretty common. I'm pretty sure we will love it afterwards!. good luck to you!
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December 2, 2013
It's perfectly normal to ask yourself if you are making the right decision. In this case, it is the right decision. The burden will be lifted. I am 11 days post op and so glad I did it. You will do great! I will think good thoughts.
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December 2, 2013
thanks for the reassuring me! hope you have a speedy recovery!
December 2, 2013
You are In my prayers .. You will be soooo happy with your results.. I am.. I have no pain whatsoever ..(for the breast) love my size now
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December 2, 2013
Thank you so much. That means a lot. so happy that you are satisfied, can't wait til i have that feeling!
December 3, 2013
All the best for tomorrow!
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December 3, 2013
Thank you!