Breast Reduction: Stories

So I have always been "Blessed" with large breast, but since my recent weight loss of 80lbs. (lost over 8 months, June 2011) the strain of my breast has increased. My starting breast size was initially at 44H and since my weight loss (from working out and eating balanced meals) my breast went down one cup size to a 36G.

I am scheduled to have my operation done on 4/4/12. I am so excited!! I will finally have breast that are proportionate to my body. I am also getting a tummy tuck to deal with the excess skin from all the weight I have lost. I will be posting and keeping every one up to date until the day of shrinkage arrives :-) All prayers are wanted and any tips that I should know to help me on this final phase of getting my body back is appreciated. Oh what can I do to help heal faster and with scars that aren't as bad.

So 26 days to go before the Big "little" Day..lol! I read on a plastic surgeons website (beverlyhillsbuttlift.com) that he recommends that his patients take a product called Arnica Montana 2 days prior to surgery. It is suppose to speed up healing time of bruises and scars. Does anyone know about this product?

So ladies I am so anixious and I am counting down the days....
I bought a bikini last night and tried it on. So these will serve as my before pictures for me. I am kinda going stir crazy. I am renovating my house as I wait for the big day. I am also considering getting fat transfer to my bum region. anyone has went through that experience?

So I went to my Pre-op appointment yesterday and everything is going as planned. I am now in countdown mode! I elected to stay overnight after the procedure to ensure everything is ok. I am so excited to post my after photos.

Okay so it is official... 7 days before I transform. So many emotions are boiling up inside of me. I have insomnia most nights. I just cant wait to be on the other side of the procedure. On another note, I have started my week long Liquid protein diet as prescribed by my PS. I had flexibility in choosing what drink I wanted to use and I opted for the more expensive route because of the quality of the product, taste, and the 25g of protein at 210 calories! I am drinking between 4- 6 Ensure High Protien shakes a day prior to the surgery and I have to do the same thing a week after the surgery. He wants me to be flushed out completely prior to the tummy tuck while amping up my protein intake so my healing process can be more easy. Along with the shakes he wants me to eat at least 2-4 Activia yogurts daily because of the antibiotic cultures. Note my days are long, I normally dont go to sleep until 12am or 1am doing work.
Schedule:
8am I drink a shake and eat a yogurt
11am Drink shake for lunch along with yogurt
3pm Drink shake
7pm Drink shake with yogurt
10pm if hungry drink shake or if just a little snake wanted eat yogurt
12am sleep

The total for my procedure came up to $13,564.00
I am getting Full TT with MR
Breast Reduction from size G/H to a full C/D
Liposuction of the Flanks, posterior flanks, epigastric (stomach), and lateral chest (area near boobs under arm).

My journey is just now beginning. And thank you ladies for all of your testimonies, support, and love. I am so grateful to the heavens that I found a community of women who are just like me and can identify with me. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

So tomorrow morning at 8am I will have my life changed for the better. I am calm and at so much peace today. I will see u ladies on the recovery side on the next 24 hrs. Much love :-)

I must say that the Breast reduction is a breeze compared to the TT. But I am feeling better. I love my new boobies. Haven't really seen my tummy but it is definetly flat. Will post pictures when my strength is better. Thanks for the support and prayers

I am able to move around for more than 5 min continuously which is great. I am still not at full capacity but I am getting there. I have not been able to post pics. I am updating frm my IPhone. I am doing well and will post pics and more details in the week to come