“Breast Reduction by Army at Fort Bliss, TX”

My name is Tamara. I am 35 years old. Before I had my procedure I was a 40 D, hopefully after my procedure I will be a 34B. I mainly wanted this procedure because being an active duty soldier, it has become a terrible burden completing certain physical activites.

Updated on 11 Feb 2012:
I have already had my procedure, but here is a rundown of what I experience.

Pre Op - I arrived to my appointment, I was seen by the Plastic Surgery staff. My wait time was about 10 minutes. After my appointment I went upstairs to pre admit for my procedure,did my vitals, met with anesthesiology, did my bloodwork, and got my prescriptions for after my procedure. All of this took about 3 hours to complete.

I was told that afternoon what time to check in for procedure the next day.

Operating Day - I arrived to the hospital at 930 am, I was given a private room, and scrubs to change into for the operation. Unfortunately, there was an emergency the day of my operation so normally you would check in 2 hours before your operation, but I did not have my procedure performed until 130 pm, therefore I ended up waiting 4 hours. No big deal to me, things happen, I rather wait, then have to rush.

The procedure took 4.5 hours. My doctor reported that it took him a little longer because he wanted to make sure everything lined up correctly. I am in no way upset about that, I rather line up properly than regret it later.

I stayed at the hospital for 1.5 hours after the procedure to recover, then I was released home.

Updated on 12 Feb 2012:
2 Feb 2012: This was post op day 1. Spent most of the day sleeping. I was in soo much pain, plus i had the vac via tethered to my side so it was pretty much driving me bonkers while I slept.

3 Feb 2012: First time I took photos. Got around a little bit that day.

6 Feb 2012: This was my first post op. Doc said everything look good. I was really excited about the unveiling. My next Post op will be 21 Feb.

Updated on 15 Feb 2012:
Well today was day one of work. A little sore but it went better than I expected, and I am officially 2 weeks post op. Loving my new breast

Updated on 17 Feb 2012:
Today is post op day 16. Breast are still looking good. I got another post op appointment on tuesday, so I will post pictures on that day. I have started using a ace bandage a night to sleep in, seems to be more comfortable than a sports bra since I am a wild sleeper. Also noticed that I swell more at night and in the morning. This seems to be my most painful time, and it is not really painful, just very discomforting.

Bras size: Still don't know what size I am, but the 36c bra is a little to big now. I might actually make it to a B cup. That would be awesome

Updated on 25 Feb 2012:
Here are some updated photos. I have started scar treatment. The scars are healing really nice.

Updated on 13 Mar 2012:
Currently I am at week 6, My right is still slightly larger than my left, I don't know, I think they are settling, but I look at them daily so its hard for me to tell. I can not even see the scar on my nipple anymore, and my other scars are healing quite well.