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Breast Reduction in 2 Days! -Columbus, Ohio
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Well after more than a year of researching doctors...
UK fanJanuary 1, 2014
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Well after more than a year of researching doctors and looking at hundreds of before and after pics and 2 consultations later, I am scheduled for my breast reduction with Dr. Heck this Friday. I have mixed feeling. I am excited and extremely nervous at the same time. I hope I am making the right decision. I am currently a 40 DDD and I am looking to go down to a size D. I have upper and lower back pain for over 4 years now and it's not getting any better. I am 42 and somewhat active and I am just so tired of my 'heavy' boobs. When I went to get my mammogram for my procedure the nurse said wow--your breasts are heavy---DUH!!! :-) I truly believe I am making the right decision, but you just never know! I have throughly researched Dr. Heck and have had 2 consults with him. I am impressed with his bef and aft pics, but was concerned with shape and scaring of breast aft procedure. During my 2nd consult I had a ton of questions for Dr. Heck and he was patient and answered all of them. I'm a little OCD and controlling, so I am extremely nervous about the procedure. I am sitting here on New Years Day (2014) at 1:35a.m. still researching before my procedure on Friday the 3rd. This is my first time journaling (is that a word???), but after reading others, I think it helps the person and anyone thinking about having PS. I will check back in before my procedure and after. Happy New Year everyone!!!
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Before pics
UK fanJanuary 2, 2014
Here's a couple pics of me before my surgery this Friday the 3rd. I will post more later
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January 2, 2014
what the heck??!! sorry but i could not resist. will follow your progress with great interest as we should have been surgery sisters tomorrow but my op is postponed due to a bad cold, will be thinking of you tomorrow,
January 2, 2014
Thank you! I hope you get well soon. I will provide updates as soon as I can. Getting a little anxious today, it's really about to happen! Just taking deep breaths--still have to finish getting all my supplies today. I got a lot of helpful ideas on this board, which I really appreciate it.
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Last day of HEAVY boobs!!!!
UK fanJanuary 2, 2014
Tomorrow is surgery day! I'm excited and nervous!
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January 2, 2014
Great! Glad you have a new date set. This will give you time to get well and finish preparing for your journey.
January 2, 2014
Congrats, you are gonna be so happy. I had mine 11 weeks ago, best thing I ever did! Best wishes for an awesome and safe surgery. Look forward to seeing your results.
January 2, 2014
Thank you! Congrats to you as well. I keep praying that I am doing the right thing. I think I am, but I'm still nervous.
January 2, 2014
Best of luck, I promise you that afterwards you will kick yourself for not doing this years ago. I am 7 weeks post op and felt the benefit to my neck, back and shoulders the minute I came around from the op.
Looking forward to hearing about your progress
January 2, 2014
Thank you! You always wonder a little if it's worth it and if you're doing the right thing? I think I will benefit from it, it's just all the 'what-ifs'
January 2, 2014
You're right! Just so anxious! But I need to stay positive and for the most part I am, just a little scared. This is a big step, but one that I have been wanting for over a year now. Putting on my big girl panties...LOL!!!!
January 2, 2014
I am 16 days out and thrilled with the results. I was only a DD, but they were exceptionally heavy, and at 5-2 and very short-waisted, my breasts felt larger than they probably were.
The first few days after surgery were quite uncomfortable but not unbearable. After about a week, I felt well enough to stop all the pain meds and pretty much resume most activity, while making sure I did not overdo it.
At my two-week post op I was cleared to start exercising again, which surprised the heck out of me. I am 49, in good health, and, like I said earlier, my reduction amounted to about a pound. I went bra shopping yesterday and was thrilled to find I am a B cup. It feels so much better, and I am so delighted with everything! The surgeon, the outcome, the healing time ... I am worried I will somehow jinx myself putting it all in writing!
Best of luck to you, and make sure you listen to your body as you recover.
January 2, 2014
Thanks for sharing your experience. Hearing from everyone makes me feel hopeful. Deep breaths!!! :-)
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