Breast Reduction: Stories
Write a ReviewWaiting 3 Years for This and Now Its Less Than 3 Weeks Away! - Calgary, Alberta
- princessanila
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Worth It
- Dr. De Haas (Calgary, Alberta)
Hey ladies!! So ive been reading on this website...
- 15 Apr 2012
Hey ladies!! So ive been reading on this website for a while now and decided now its my turn. Your stories are truly encouraging and make me feel a whole lot better about the process. I've always had a bigger chest since ive had boobies! I'm only 5'0 so having 38DD's is really hard on my back and shoulders. I used to have 38DDD's but I have lost about 30 pounds since and I weigh about 135 now with the DD's. My surgery is scheduled for May 2. Thats less than 3 weeks away!! Eek!!!! I had my consultation 2 years ago and originally had it scheduled for Aug 31 of 2011 but my best friends wedding was 10 days later and I didnt want to miss that so i ended up postponing it. I can't believe how fast time flies. My biggest worry is the recovery and what Im going to look like after. My surgeon has given me two weeks off of work and Im hoping that it will be enough. Im honestly so scared of the pain :( I've read some stories where it just seems that its too much to handle. I hope my recovery goes well. And I also hope that im small enough. My surgeon says I will be a full C cup after. Heres hoping!! I do have some questions for you ladies. I currently have a personal trainer that I train with 2-3 times a week. How long did you wait before hitting the gym again?? And i would love to take up running or something to increase my cardio so I can focus on shrinking my belly now. Im worried that if i dont work out ill gain some weight back :( I hope everything goes okay.
Okay theres 9 days left and i feel completely...
- 22 Apr 2012
- Sports bra
- Button up PJ's
- sweat pants and zip up hoodies to wear while im at home
- gauze
- benadryl in case of itching
Can you ladies recommend any scar lotions or oil? I have bio oil but i dont really like it. And is there anything else i might need?
I don't think its hit me yet. I think it will later on this week. I guess im still kind of in shock that this is really happening. I hope the next week goes by quick!
Well hello all! Tomorrow is my last day of work...
- 26 Apr 2012
Tomorrow is my last day of work. I went and got a few things yesterday for next week:
- gauze
- ScarZone
- Terrycloth bathrobe (Secretly i wanted one for a while anyway! :p)
- button up pajamas
Im going to stock up on books next week. I'll have a couple of days off before the day of. The hospital called me yesterday to walk me through the process when I get there. I have to call them on Tuesday to find out what time I need to go in. Its finally happening. I feel like my whole life is going to change. At the same time though I dont want to get my hopes up so much that Im dissapointed. Whatever happens, I realize that it will take time for swelling to go down until I see the actual shape. Im very impatient though. I guess we will find out in less than a week!
So excited!!
Time is ticking away. 2 more days. As in the day...
- 30 Apr 2012
Hi ladies!! I made it :) wanted to update...
- 3 May 2012
Up to do anything lol. Surgery took about 3 hours he said. Took 600g out of the left and 520g from the right. They do look much smaller! The pain however...ugh. And the nausea. Was up all night throwing up and had a really bad headache. Feeling much better now. I will try and post pictures later this week.
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So far ive seen him twice; once at my consultation and the second time at my pre op. He seems very kind and patient and answered all my questions. I've read up on him and hes had excellent reviews.
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Hooray! So glad to hear you made it through. That really stinks about being sick. But the worst is behind you now. Up next: just resting and giving your body everything it needs to heal. Make sure to drink plenty of water, try to get up and walk several times a day, and eat easy to digest food until you have a BM (pain meds are constipating!)
Good luck! You will do great! Can't wait to hear how it all goes!
My PS recommended ScarZone, you can get it over the counter at Wal-Mart for about $10. It is a silicone based cream and has worked well for me. I do have one little scar about 1/2 inch that is a bit raised on the top edge of my left nipple, other than that all of my scars are practically non-existent!
The week will probably crawl and fly simultaneously! Good luck, I'll be checking in to see how you are doing!
I had my surgery in August. It was actually 8 months yesterday. I started running in February though I could have been running much before, I was just too lazy to do it. Then I found a program that intrigued me and thought I would give it a try. You start with incremental steps between running and walking alternating one minute each for 20 minutes for at least three days a week and then you progress to 2 minutes run 1 minute walk and keep inching your way up until you are able to run 20 minutes consecutively. It really worked for me. I think if I hadn't done that I would have gotten off the treadmill when I couldn't even do 5 minutes and never gotten back on. Now I'm working toward a 5K (3.2 miles) and then I'll start working on my speed.
Congratulations on being almost done with your degree. That is wonderful! Good luck on your final!
And thanks!! 3 more days and ill have no school and then i can completely obsess about my surgery lol
I was totally consumed with thoughts of breasts and breast reductions before my surgery. My husband said it wasn't fair that it was OK for me to spend hours on the internet looking at boobs, but he would get in trouble for it! Good luck on your finals!
What is your course of study/major?
My graduation is in October and I want to lose more weight by then. Hopefully Ill be able to hit the gym by mid-june again.3-4 months of cardio (ill be able to run!! :D ) and i hope i can drop another 20 punds. So much going on this summer.
How long has it been since your surgery?
Having it taken out is the easiest part. It isn't a needle that is in your arm or hand, but actually a small tube. So imagine your vein is like a straw and the IV is just a smaller straw that slips inside of your vein. There is a little poke as it goes in, but that is it. When they take it out it is simply just sliding out. You will do great!
The surgery will really happen in the blink of an eye for you. They will start an IV sometime after you arrive to check in. The surgeon and anesthesiologist will come in to talk to you. Once they are ready in the operating room they will take you back. They will put some medicine in through the IV and within a few seconds you are asleep. The next thing you know...you are waking up and can see someone standing at the foot of your bed because your huge breasts are gone and you can actually see over them! You may have discomfort, nausea, or disorientation upon waking. Just give yourself time to rest, listen to the nurses, and before you know it you will be on your way home.
Are you staying in the hospital overnight? Do you have someone who will be at home with you to help you during the first week?