Breast Reduction
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“Breast Reduction 3 Days Ago! - England”

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Updated 20 Jul 2010
Posted 20 Jul 2010
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Spent: $8,087 in England

Hi... Im 22 and I have just had a breast reduction done. I had it done on sunday 18th July. I am already loving my new boobs!! I was a huge size! A size 34 H, Im only 5foot6 and a size 12 (UK) So was way to big for my small frame. I am quite comfortable and not in much pain. My surgeon is amazing, such a lovely man, made me feel so comfortable and relaxed, He really listened to what i wanted. I went private for my operation as i was told i could wait upto 18months on the NHS list! No chance was i waiting that long! I must say my care after surgery in hospital was amazing! Around the clock care, My nurse was amazing, she made me feel great, giving me lots of pain releief and support! Anyone thinking of doing this?? My advice?? DO IT!! xxxx
 

Updated on Jul 20, 2010:
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Updated on Jul 22, 2010:
Hi im now 4 days post op. Ive had a lot of pain today :( Lots and lots of pain reliefe hahaha. Just really uncomfortable. Hopefully tomorow i will feel better. Today is the first day the pain has been high xx

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Excellent doctor and nurses! Amazing care x
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Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager - 606 posts) 20 Jul 2010

hi kaley - you mentioned it cost very little.  what did you end up spending in GBP?

Kayley (9 posts) 21 Jul 2010
Hi, i went private and it cost me: £500 to book my hospital date £5,340 for the surgery Very Very happy :) xx
Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager - 606 posts) 21 Jul 2010

great.  Thx.  I updated your post to reflect this amount in USD

Sparkle1974 (1 post) 7 Oct 2010
Hi, I am considering having a reduction as I too am a H cup and it's driving me mad! I'm just in the process of researching surgeons. Can you please tell me who performed your op?? Thanks!!! x
Tadley (1 post) 20 Dec 2010
Which clinic/hospital group did you use and what was the name of your surgeon?

I have been getting quotes and meeting surgeons so a recommendation would really help.

Thanks

T
Rochdale22 (11 posts) 4 Jan 2011
I used BMI Hospital Group, The Highfield in Rochdale. They have many hospitals around the country. My Consultant is called Mr Whitby, very good. I am very happy and its the best thing i have ever done. Good luck in finding the right Consultant, i would fully recomend mine.
mom of 3girls (40 posts) 20 Jul 2010
Congratulations!! I had a reduction 12 days ago too! Like you I too was a size H and now Im a D.. What size are you now if you don't mind me asking? My hospital stay was great as well. Take it easy and get plenty of rest. You'll feel better as each day passes. If you feel comfortable sharing, we'd love to see before and after pictures. Take Care!! :)
Kayley (9 posts) 21 Jul 2010
Hi, Im now a C cup and i couldnt be happier. I went to see my surgeon today, he sed my new boobs are healing well, thers no sign of infection at all which i am delighted about :) They are very swollen at the minute but i am comfortable. I may upload pics, not sure tho hahaha x
BrittB (3,836 posts) 14 Oct 2010

Did you have your reduction before or after children?

Kimmers25 (Community Manager - 6,221 posts) 29 Jul 2010
Congratulations! My swelling and bruising lasted about 3 months but no pain after the first four weeks. Hang in there. I went from a 40DDD down to a nice 36 full B and love it!
Kayley (9 posts) 9 Aug 2010
Hi, yes i stil have alot of swelling. My nurse has reasured me that this is fine and everything is healing well :) I am not worried :) Thanks for your advice xx
9448anon (1 post) 9 Aug 2010
Congratualtions, I am havin a breast reduction a week tomoro and am very scared, im 19yrs, 5'7" a UK size 8 and a 30G cup. My breasts are a fine shape at the moment which i put down to my age but are very uncomfortable to live with so I have decided to go through with the operation. My family and friends all think I am making a mistake but this website is giving me some reassurance. How long approx does it take for you to get back to every day activities? I am very nervous!!
Kayley (9 posts) 9 Aug 2010
Hi, Do not listen to people around you!! They do not know what it is like to have big boobs!! They will be quick to tell you your making a mistake, but if its what you want do it! People were quick to tell me how much of a mistake i was making, how bad my scars will be, the infections i could get...Mainly people with Small breasts told me this?? hahaha But i ignored them, and had the operation as i could no longer cope! I am now 3 weeks after y operation and i am feeling great :) Its the best decision i have ever made!! It took me 2 weeks to get bck to normal. ALthough i still cnt do physical activities, i am able to do normal things haha. But i still have pain in my breasts and i am still quite numb in some places. But my wonderfull nurse has assured me that my breasts will be fine and this is all normal :) I am very happy! good luck!! Dont be nervous xxxxxx
Rochdale22 (11 posts) 23 Oct 2010
I am about to have a reduction in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to reducing from a HH to a C/D. Not quite sure how it will look but i cant wait to be able to buy nice bras that fit. I am only 4'11'' and i have recently lost just over 2 stone in weight so that is why i have now decided its time to do this as the weight loss has also caused me to be very lobsided. Bit worried as to how much pain i will be in after, but i am familier with the hospital and staff so i know they will look after me.
Jo88 (1 post) 19 Nov 2010
Congratualitions Kayley! I am also 22, im a size 32G, but I am only 5 ft 2 and size 8. I'd like to be a C but i would settle for a D. Could you tell me the hospital/clinic you went to and the surgeon you had please? Good luck for the future!
Candice7202 (1 post) 26 Dec 2010
Today is December 26th and I will be getting breast reduction surgery in 3 days!! I am so scared.. I feel as if I will have an anxiety attack any moment! I am going from a 38e to a c-cup. Can someone please give me a pep talk? Or some positive motivation.
Cookie12 (1 post) 30 Dec 2010
Hi Candice, how did the surgery go? Am going for my surgery next Wednesday and have mixed feelings, excitement mostly.
Rochdale22 (11 posts) 4 Jan 2011
Hope your surgery went well and you are not in alot of pain. I was more uncomfortable than in pain. Take it easy and dont over do things.
Eve2011 (1 post) 5 Jan 2011
Hey lady. I'm strongly thinking about it. I'm in a 40DD right now and they sag (yuk). My back kills me and I think its time to handle this. How did the surgery go?
lightRain3 (3 posts) 6 Jan 2011
I have yet to have the surgery mine is scheduled for january 20th and i am very nervous but mostly excited...I also have backpain and its difficult to find clothes im ecited for that to change...i will let you know how it went as soon as i can...:)
Rochdale22 (11 posts) 6 Jan 2011
Surgery went well. Would deffinatly recomend it to anyone. Not as painfull as i expected, it was uncomfortable rather than painfull. Good luck
ArubaGirl (1 post) 30 Dec 2010
Hi :)

I'm 17 years old and I had a breast reduction on the 11th of December(19 days ago) and I can truly say that it's the best thing that EVER happened to me.
I went from a 38-G to a 34-C and I am SUPER happy.
My surgeon was super and the prosedure wasn't as painful as I thought it would be.
The only annoying parts are the drains and the nausea that I experienced as a side effect of the anestecia.

If there is any girl out there thinking about having this prosedure done I would say DON'T CARE ABOUT WHAT ANYONE SAYS,IT IS YOUR BODY,YOUR PAIN,YOUR SELF ESTEEM,AND YOUR PEACE OF MIND...DO IT,DO IT,DOOO ITTTT :D :D

Byeeee
lightRain3 (3 posts) 1 Jan 2011
I am 16 years old and a 30-G and i am only 5`3`` and 130lbs...i was very worried about whether or not i should get the procedure but after reading all of the comments here i am not so freaked out about it anymore...now all i have to do is hope my parents insurance will cover it....
thank you for your help
austinplasticsurgeon (2 posts) 20 Jan 2011

Congrates....your experience was great and thanks for sharing it...

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 21 Jan 2011

Hi Kayley -- Just curious how you're doing now. You're about 6 months post-op, right?

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