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36DD/DDD to Hopefully 36B - Chicago, IL
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I'm going to make this short- I've had large...
prettyleaf83October 2, 2013
WORTH IT$6,618
I'm going to make this short- I've had large breasts since 7th grade and have always had bad posture, back and neck pain, and low self esteem because of them. I'm 5'4 and 140 lbs. After years of people telling me , "why would you want to get rid of what so many others are dying to have?" I've had enough. I tried to go through insurance and they denied me. I don't even want to waste the time of going through an appeal because i want this done NOW! I'm going in for my physical/blood tests on Thursday and will hopefully get my mammogram by next week. Surgery is Scheduled for Monday the 14th of October and I couldn't be happier.
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UPDATED FROM prettyleaf83
11 days pre
Pre-op photos 36dd/34ddd
prettyleaf83October 3, 2013
Pre-op photos- hoping to be reduced to a B. My ps is going to do the lollipop procedure so there is no scar along the underside of my breast; just around the nipple and straight down
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October 3, 2013
Hi, I am booked for a breast reduction October 15, 2013. I am 5 ft 6" and 145 lb. My breast size is a 36 E, and have boughten some G's which depends on the brand name at our local specialty bra shoppe. I live in Alberta, Canada. My AB Health Care is covering the costs after being approved by a specialist/plastic surgeon. When I went to my first consult with the PS, he asked me why I didn't have this done when I was younger (I am 50 yr), I told him for starters I didn't think it was an option I could pursue. Although I thought about it every now and then I just thought I would have to put up with all the pain associated to having them, end of story. My mind set was very old school thinking. Now, in less than 2 weeks it will be over, "yikes"! I am very nervous, my husband does not want me to do this. He loves my breasts. When I told my daughter she was surprised, and freaked out because of what is all entailed during the surgery. I have not told my parents because my mom thinks I should be proud of my large bosoms, I will break the news this weekend. I hope this improves my posture and chronic soreness I have between my shoulders. As well as the soreness in my breasts (all the time) and now neck pain :-(
October 3, 2013
Hi Kimii...good for you...you are listening to your own intuition and how you are feeling....your husband does not understand that he does not own your breasts, you do.....my husband was also against surgery, mostly because he was afraid of the risks I would be taking....it was a bit of a challenge and it took almost a year for him to realize how happy I was and how pain free I was...it is up to you to take a stand for your own body....knowing that it is yours and noone elses....I also know of some women who are in pain and look awful who do not consider breast reduction because of the man in their life.....that is so sad.
February 19, 2014
Kimii I've had the same problem far as telling my mom she ask "Do you know how many women pay to have nice breast & you got it natural? There is nothing wrong with you."I came to the conclusion that I'm having the surgery & not telling anyone because I don't want the doubt in the back of my mind being that I have my mind set on what I want to do.Your husband doesn't want you to change them because he loves you for you.He doesn't understand what its like to have large breast so of course he says no.You are the only person bearing the pain & discomfort.i think it will make you feel much better once it's done.I'm nervous but excited as well.
October 4, 2013
Hello everyone! I was reading your stories & it made me consider a breast reduction for the first time ever! I'm 24 years old & my boobs are huge! I wear a 30JJ but my waist is sooo tiny.I have to drive to chicago to get my bras from a specialist & I have to have them altered most the time.I look at women wit nice clothes on & wish my breast were smaller.When I'm shopping a lot of times I can't get something that's cute to me I have to buy things based on what my boobs would look right in.I hate my bras cause they aren't the prettiest, seems I'm limited on what I can get as far as the style goes.I hate wearing bras for a long period of time so when I'm around the house without it my family laughs at me talking about how big they are.I would like to consider getting a reduction now but I don't want a ugly scar.I'm thinking going to a DD..any input ladies??
October 4, 2013
Hi! I'm a DD/DDD now and they are huge and clothes don't fit well on me so i can only imagine what it must be like for you. I'd even consider going down to a C. I haven't read one review where anyone said they went too small; just reviews that say they wish they went smaller. I hope to be a B- If you are that big, I'm sure insurance would cover it. Go see my PS, she does the lollipop procedure so there is no scar under the breast!
February 19, 2014
Thanks so much Prettyleaf83! Yes just yesterday I was doing more research online about the procedure & ran across the lollipop procedure which is something I could tolerate more than the others.Now I'm afraid that when I mention that to the doctor he'll tell me my breast are too big so the only way will be the t shape incision :-( I'm going to schedule an appointment if it's not possible I'll look around more.i think going to a b Cup would be too small.I love my breast but they're too huge the way they are now & they sag.I don't want to go too small I'm thinking more of a 32dd my frame isn't small I'm a nice curvy woman so I want my boobs to match.
October 4, 2013
I had the lollipop done, I think its a great procedure. Best of luck, so worth it!
October 4, 2013
Also my insurance denied me to, I had it done and paid for it myself as well. I filed an appeal after with the post op report and waiting to see if they do anything. I would file the appeal after and send in the post op report. The worst they can do is say no again.
UPDATED FROM prettyleaf83
4 days pre
5 Days till Surgery!
prettyleaf83October 9, 2013
Mammogram and blood tests came back fine and I just pre-paid for the anesthesia! I'm so excited. I keep having dreams of me with small boobies and then I wake up and these monstrosities are still on my chest! I don't think these days can go by any slower! I only took a week off of work, i hope that is enough. I'm really worried that I will be in a lot of pain.
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October 6, 2017
Were the blood tests and mammogram included in the $6,000 you paid? Did you have any other tests or medical history questions with your pre-op? You look great, by the way.
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