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I went from a HH to a C/D, Best decision ever (after hubby and kids of course)
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I have wanted a breast reduction since I was 15...
lovelessofmeSeptember 30, 2012
WORTH IT
I have wanted a breast reduction since I was 15 years old. As most, I developed early...Was a DDD in high school and slowly blossomed from there. My mom is my most un-supportive person, I am so thankful for having awesome in laws and hubby. I have had headaches, neck, back pains, the nice yeast rash under my breast, I have always heard that " wow to have boobs like yours" yeah...really? I am hoping after my surgery and my healing process that I will be able to be more active, I want to be that fun mom, I am nervous...what if they turn my husband off? My PS is about my age, and she has never done a free nipple graph (yahoo) so as she said " I am a woman as well, and I would not want that done to me, so I wont do it to you...and I would only use it as a last resort if the nipple was dying"
I have told my kids (8 & 11) that I am having chest surgery...they are okay with this and have no questions. I am ready and cannot wait to be all healed... I will update after my surgery.....
UPDATED FROM lovelessofme
2 days post
I had my surgery 48 hours ago, and am amazed how...
lovelessofmeOctober 3, 2012
I had my surgery 48 hours ago, and am amazed how great I feel. We woke up and left for the hospital at 5am, arrived at 6am. I was called back at first, I was told to gown up :) and to wipe of with this cloth (I had used surgical soap in the morning). My medical history and medicines were reviewed, anesthisia came in to to talk and then it was my dreaded IV time. This is always the worst for me... 2 attempts and both were missed. The the nurse had another nurse get a vein finder to veiw my vein, success! 3rd time was a charm. I was rolled into the holding room and and was asked it I had been drawn up yet. I said I had not... so they moved me into a more private space. A nurse came in saying Dr was running 20 minutes late, dr walked in 3 minutes after that announcement...lol
Dr Drew on me, and we discussed a C/D I want C and hubby wanted D.. So time wil tell what size I will be. My surgery was 3.5 hours. My recovery has been really easy. Not much pain or burning sensation. I am happy with my results, they are still hidden in the surgical bra, with lots of padding. I have a roll of cleavage gauze..not sure if I will have cleavage :) Hubby has been helping with draining my tubes.Today one of the clips slid of my bra and thought we pulled out the tube, called in and we feel we are good. I have a follow up next tuesday, shower tonight, I have woken up the last 2 morning with NO head/back/shoulder pain.... Its a miracle!! I called my mom afterwards as we had not told her (im 39 yrs old) and she had fought with me in the past about this subject... I said mom I just had a breast reduction...mom FLIPPED out... I said I was calling to let you know...she went on how I DIDNT need this... yea well its my body...but I think she is coming around...
So far this has been a great outcome.. so glad I did this..should have done it years ago... WIll update later... I am going to lay down for awhile, as I wear down easily.
Dr Drew on me, and we discussed a C/D I want C and hubby wanted D.. So time wil tell what size I will be. My surgery was 3.5 hours. My recovery has been really easy. Not much pain or burning sensation. I am happy with my results, they are still hidden in the surgical bra, with lots of padding. I have a roll of cleavage gauze..not sure if I will have cleavage :) Hubby has been helping with draining my tubes.Today one of the clips slid of my bra and thought we pulled out the tube, called in and we feel we are good. I have a follow up next tuesday, shower tonight, I have woken up the last 2 morning with NO head/back/shoulder pain.... Its a miracle!! I called my mom afterwards as we had not told her (im 39 yrs old) and she had fought with me in the past about this subject... I said mom I just had a breast reduction...mom FLIPPED out... I said I was calling to let you know...she went on how I DIDNT need this... yea well its my body...but I think she is coming around...
So far this has been a great outcome.. so glad I did this..should have done it years ago... WIll update later... I am going to lay down for awhile, as I wear down easily.
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October 4, 2012
Glad you are doing so well...and that you were able to do what was right for you and not what others wanted of you!
UPDATED FROM lovelessofme
12 days post
I ended up buying a new surgical compression bra.....
lovelessofmeOctober 13, 2012
I ended up buying a new surgical compression bra...the one given to me was giving me blisters are my muffin top rolled the 2 inch band, and with that constant irriation I ended up with some blisters. I am still shocked by my reflection in the mirror. I have always been the busty one... Sometimes I feel so small.... My stomach now protrudes out...this stomach was always hidden by my chest. I cannot wait to get use to my new look....I love the look, and cannot wait to go bra shopping....Monday is my 2 week post op.
Only issue so far is that I had an infection where one of my tubes were...but its all cleared up now.
Only issue so far is that I had an infection where one of my tubes were...but its all cleared up now.
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October 14, 2012
From one former H-cup to another, I am so sorry your mom wasn't supportive. That has to be really hard. My mom has been vital support for me and I can't imagine how hard it would be to have her be anything but positive right now. Part of why I am keeping my reduction private is to avoid all those people who just don't get it because they haven't walked a mile in our boobs and no one needs negativity while they are recovering. Hopefully it just comes from a place of being worried about you and I hope that she has come around more since your October 3rd post, if not I am sure she will after she sees how happy and healthy you are once you fully recover.
October 14, 2012
I am so glad your mom is such a great support to you. That is how its suppose to be.
I think my mom has gotten use to the idea (she is a couple hours away from me). But if not I am nearly 40 and it was my choice....had wanted it for 20 years, my husband is great and I get all the support from my in laws. My mom said she doesnt know why everyone is our family wants to cut off their "girls"... Well probably since sooo many of use are so large busted.......I am soooo thankful I had it done. I look in the mirror and am in awe that I am not all chesty....My husband loves the difference also and seems to getting use to my new profile. I only told a handful of people... I am hoping to return to work soon and getting more fit. :) Best decision ever!
October 26, 2012
My dad was not supportive. His thought is that if I just lost weight, I wouldn't have FF/G breasts. That figures...since he doesn't have breasts at all. I mean, I don't presume to talk with him about his prostate. That said, when my dad was making his opinion known about my BR, my mom shut him down and told him SHE'S ok with it. She doesn't have breasts like mine were, but she certainly knows the burden they can pose. After the surgery, though, both of my parents have been supportive. I think dad realizes I'm going to do what I'm going to do....I mean, I'm 38 years old with a little girl of my own. And her dad has been very supportive as well. Hang in there, and do what is right for YOU. They will always be there for you when you really need them.
November 3, 2012
Thank you Cali-
My mom is who she is and I accept that.. I know if my dad was living he would be in my court. I am very happy that I had it done, and would redo it if I needed to. In fact, hubby and I talked about it...and if our daughter ever asks for one, we would support her 100000000000%
I am so glad that after the surgery that both of your parents were/are supportive. I am 39 with 3 kids...so I get it :)
Good luck tomorrow! I hope your surgery goes well. I'll be thinking happy thoughts for you. :)