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I am 35 and have considered having this surgery...

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d.taylor
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I am 35 and have considered having this surgery for the last 5 years. I have always been large chested, and due to this I have suffered atrocious back pain, neck pain and migraines. I am currently wearing a size 42DDD, but I spill out of it, so I assume I'm larger than this. I meet with my ps in early Oct to see if I was a good candidate, all signs pointed to yes, so we sent in for approval for my insurance company. I got a call 3 weeks later saying I had been approved, and then made an appt to see ps and schedule the surgery.

I just went to see ps today and got my surgery date of Jan 8th 2013 he could have done it right before Christmas but I choose to wait until after the holidays. Dr said he will be removing 500 grams per breast, he said it would make me a lot smaller but will not talk cup size. As they fluctuate greatly. I'm just wondering how small... I think the smallest I’d like is a large c to a small d. I don’t want to look disproportioned, as I am 5'3 and 210 lbs. { so becoming a b cup would be pretty extreme}

when I did go to see him today I had a list of questions about a mile long... he had answered 90% of them before I even opened my mouth. He did answer the rest of them too.. but the more I think of it the more questions I have.

I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. My hubby is very supportive which has alleviated a large proportion of my stress. I have to call on Monday to schedule pat testing and a mammogram. My anxieties at this time is what will they look like in a year post opt, how will I manage not picking up my babies while I recover, how my hubby will handle this whole situation, how do I explain this to my oldest… 6yrs and make him understand mama will be feeling yucky for some time.

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November 24, 2012

Welcome to the community!   Now that is a very nice way to start the new year!   Here is to the new you and feeling better soon.  The DDD's are a total pain in the @#$.  Had them myself and was so glad to shed them.  

You will do just fine.  You really need to be super careful for the first month after surgery.  Time goes by quickly so focus on healing.  It takes time for the new shape to take place so be patient after surgery.  Mine took about 6  months to have the perfect shape.  

The kiddos will do ok as long as mom is on the house they are fine.  Just tell them you did something to make your back and neck feel better.  

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November 25, 2012
Thanks! I am looking forward to it... and not having back, and neck pain. I did take your idea and told my son that I'm doing something to make my back and neck feel better :)
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Going in for my pre-op mammogram tomorrow...

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going in for my pre-op mammogram tomorrow afternoon. Not to worried about it, half the ladies i've spoke with said I should be that it hurts like a bugger.... I'm more upset about the no caffiene and no deodorant. Guess when Its all over I'll have a big cup of coffee to go with my stick of deodorant :)

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November 28, 2012
Mammograms aren't too bad, but understand the caffeine and deodorant thing. Good luck tomorrow!
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November 28, 2012
yeah those mamograms are pinchy to say the least. i had bruises on my boobies from then poking their fingers to adjust my boobies for it! uggg lol. not looking forward to getting another one but i guess i will have to get over that quickly. lol
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Opps i updated my review in the comment area..LMAO...

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opps i updated my review in the comment area..LMAO so heres the same post just copied and pasted. :)..........................................
Well my mammogram was notthing to worry about at all.... it was like a normal xray. The hospital I went to have comfort mammograms... and a nice suite for the women who are waiting for there turn at the "smasher" made it very relaxing. The nurse was superrrrrrrrr nice actually had br with my ps and said she loves her results. ... have to admit her girls looked nice... and what is it about having this done that i find myself looking at boobies and wondering what will mine look like, and hoping mine look like certain ones? i called my ps to see if i cud move my surgery date up, as i dont want to pay a new insurance dectuiable... seeing that my date is the first week of next year but as of now he has no 4 hr slot... said if one opens due to cancelletion he'd put me in sooner. I dont see that happening.... how many people cancel there plastic surgery? But just in case i have finshed my christmas shopping and already have it wrapped so my hubby wont have to do it... not sure he's do it anyway everyone wud end up with a giftcard. either way im excitied, my hubby even had told me to stop talking about it hes wonders why i;m actually excited about going under the knife... he is scared about what could go wrong. Tried to calm his worries. ? for those have already had br how long before you could pick up children? I have two small children { a 2 yr old and 1yr old }... also how long did you have to wait to shower, and lastly how long before you can be intimate..... my hubby is worried about that last one! Hope all are doing well!

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December 1, 2012
Well my mammogram was notthing to worry about at all.... it was like a normal xray. The hospital I went to have comfort mammograms... and a nice suite for the women who are waiting for there turn at the "smasher" made it very relaxing. The nurse was superrrrrrrrr nice actually had br with my ps and said she loves her results. ... have to admit her girls looked nice... and what is it about having this done that i find myself looking at boobies and wondering what will mine look like, and hoping mine look like certain ones? i called my ps to see if i cud move my surgery date up, as i dont want to pay a new insurance dectuiable... seeing that my date is the first week of next year but as of now he has no 4 hr slot... said if one opens due to cancelletion he'd put me in sooner. I dont see that happening.... how many people cancel there plastic surgery? But just in case i have finshed my christmas shopping and already have it wrapped so my hubby wont have to do it... not sure he's do it anyway everyone wud end up with a giftcard. either way im excitied, my hubby even had told me to stop talking about it hes wonders why i;m actually excited about going under the knife... he is scared about what could go wrong. Tried to calm his worries. ? for those have already had br how long before you could pick up children? I have two small children { a 2 yr old and 1yr old }... also how long did you have to wait to shower, and lastly how long before you can be intimate..... my hubby is worried about that last one! Hope all are doing well!
December 2, 2012
Hey I 1st wanted to say congrats! I will say cancelations do happen... My original was 10/28 and I asked to be put on a wait list and mine was 10/1 :) Best decision ever... I could shower after 3 days, my hubby and kids (are older but they still would snuggle with me). We waited for intimacy for 4 weeks, we still are not 100% back to our normal routine, kwim. After surgery my BEST thing was my frozen bags of peas :) Best wishes to you.... You wont believe the results!