Breast Reduction: Stories

Hello,

im 20 years old, im 5'8" and i weigh about 150lbs. i have size 36 G breasts and im pretty much miserable. i have constant back and neck pain that makes my daily life (college classes, work, exercise, etc) difficult and im starting to get desperate.

i started thinking seriously about breast reduction surgery about 2 years ago when i went away to college. i was a 36 DD at the time. all of the walking around campus with my backpack and hunching over the tiny desks in lecture halls was giving me some neck and back pain, but overall i could handle it.

About a year ago, i started taking birth control and my breast exploded to their current size in a matter of a few months. thats when i started noticing more problems. the neck and back pain got much much worse, the grooves in my shoulders got more noticeable, the irritation under my breasts (especially when it was hot out) cause really bad itching, and my self esteem plummeted. i'm a curvy girl but no where near chubby or fat (i wear between a 6 and 8) but i wear baggy clothes to hide how large my breasts are. this in turn makes me feel frumpy and unattractive, although the alternative is ealing with people talking about how massive my boobs are like i had no idea, and asking to feel them. all in all, i'm embarrassed by the way i look and no longer like the appearances of my breasts. i am even slightly embarrassed around my long term boyfriend.

i've done tons of research about the different techniques and i am very interested in the SPAIR incision because of the improves breast shape and minimal scarring. i guess i'm making this post because i have had so many opinions thrown at me from family and friends saying DO IT NOW! or WAIT TILL YOU HAVE BABIES! and i just need some friendly unbiased advice as to wether this is a good idea for me or not.

i am currently trying to loose weight, partially because its healthier, and because my mother thinks that losing 15 pounds will magically shrink my boobs to a normal size, and im hoping to show her that i don't think this is simply a matter of weight loss.

After some more research, i think i would like the vertical/lollipop reduction. i think i prefer the shape and perkiness of the reductions i've seen with this technique. has anyone had this kind of reduction? did you like your results? would you recommend it?

i thought i'd mention that i am living in michigan, but i am originally from texas and would most likely want to get my reduction in one of those two places. has anyone had success with a doctor in either place? i would really appreciate any and all feedback. thanks!

ok so i've been reading all of your updated religiously and i've been so inspired by your stories and by the support i've gotten from some. So i am currently in the process of scheduling my first consultation! My first consultation will be with Dr. Hammond in Grand Rapids, MI. He does short scar (lollipop) reductions almost exclusively and i am very impressed with his results. If my consultation with him goes well, i am planning on scheduling another with Dr. Vagotis (also in GR). Dr. Vagotis is the plastic surgeon that did my mothers breast implants after she finished breast feeding, so i know she does a good job. I am nervous but also very excited. I loves reading your stories, but its exciting to know that ill be able to talk to someone about my SPECIFIC situation and what will work best for my own body. Wish me luck!

so i really haven't made much progress at all in the last 2 months. I've been really overwhelmed with work and school and also semi-intimidated to try and start this process when i'm all alone and so far from family. I will get to see my parents over christmas break, and my plan is to schedule my first consultation when i get back to michigan in january. I don't have time to get the surgery before this summer, so im not in too much of a rush. Im also very happy to see more vertical reductions popping up on the site. that is the reduction i really want and so im relaxing more now that i can see other women going through it. Im scared but im ready i think. i just want to stop worrying about my boobs. Im also debating whether or not to post before pictures. it makes me a little nervous to put picture of my breasts online!

thought i'd update some before pictures even though ti scares the crap out of me to post myself naked online. Im headed to italy for christmas vacation and plan on discussing the surgery in depth with my parents then. hopefully i can get a consultation sometime in january and schedule my surgery for as soon as summer starts in may!

So im finally scheduling my first consultation. depending on the doctor's openings, i will have it in the next few weeks or so. I just wanted to ask you guys, What are some good questions to ask at a first consultation? i have a bunch of things i want to know but i want to see if you guys recommend asking something i may have forgotten. Thanks!

Finally schedule my first consultation with Dr. Dennis Hammond on March 19th! I'm so excited, I feel like I'm finally on my way!

Had my consultation with Dr. Hammond today! I absolutely loved everyone at his practice. They were all extremely welcoming and let me ask as many questions as I needed. I brought my boyfriend with me and they were super nice to him as well which was awesome. They really made him feel like part of the experience. I scheduled my surgery for June 10th at 7:30am!! Here's hoping all goes well! I CANT WAIT!!

Officially one month until surgery! I cant believe how quickly its coming up. Right now I'm just focusing on trying to lose a few more pounds before surgery and getting as ready or recovery. What are something that you ladies would say are ESSENTIAL during recovery, especially during the first week?

So my surgery is exactly 3 weeks away. Im getting to the point where I am crazy excited but also getting nervous. I've been thinking about and planning for this for so long that its hard to imagine it happening so soon. Sometimes i wonder if I'm going to regret it when its all over. But then I have days like yesterday and I remember why I wanted this in the first place.

Yesterday my friends and I decided to drive to lake michigan to spend a day on the beach. I LOVE spending time on the water so I was really excited. Unfortunately the only bathing suit top I own that even remotely fits, is from back when I was a DD and ties like a halter across my neck. Not only did I spend the day checking and double checking that one of my girls wasn't about to fly out, but about 2 hours into the day, I started getting a MASSIVE headache from the strain on my neck. Silly me forgot to pack a bra to change into before we left, and the only shirt I had was a tank top with slits down the side, so taking off the bikini wasn't really an option. By the time I got home I was miserable. thankfully, the headache finally went away a little while after I changed, but today my neck is sore and bruised feeling. All in all, its was an awesome day at the beach, brought down by my crazy heavy boobs.

Now all I can think about is how fun it will be to finally go to the beach and not have to worry about neck pain or accidental nip slips! Let the count down officially begin!!