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Its About Time for Me. - Jefferson City, MO

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Like most of you I developed very young. I...

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Like most of you I developed very young. I remember wearing my first bra the end of my 4th grade year. By the time my 8th grade year came around I was already a c/d bra. I was called many names and teased growing up. By my senior year in high school I was a size g and captain of my swim team. I always wanted my breasts smaller and was not allowed to try younger. College came and went got married. Six years ago I tried to get a reduction and was denied. I forgot about it until we changed insurances with my husbands company when a friend of mine in town told me I should try again because BCBS of tx was the same insurance she was approved for and did not have to jump through any hoops. January 11 of this year I made an appointment with the same ps. She sent my information off and by January 30th the predetermination of benefits was approved. I went on a cruise on February 9th and got back the 21st. to find out I was approved for surgery. My surgery is scheduled for May 3rd. I am a size J/K bra and looking forward to a c/d. I will post pics soon. I have been reading the site for a couple of weeks now keeping up on most of you who recently had theirs done and the ones that are about to go under. I find myself like everyone else a little nervous. I have no idea why this is not my first surgery. I do have one question though. I do not like the button down pj's that are out there. I have been looking at tube dresses for the recovery. I have one now that will fit my j/k breasts and was wondering if anyone thinks those will be to binding? Any help will be appreciated...

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Barbara Howard, MD

Barbara Howard, MD

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March 12, 2012
Welcome to RealSelf, Anew!

While you will have some swelling after surgery, I would think that if it fits you now it should fit after surgery. Did your surgeon say how much tissue she planned to remove?

So glad you were able to get your approval this time around! Good luck!
March 12, 2012
She did not say she wanted me to get an approval first. I am sure we will discuss it in the pre-op. I have a friend that was just as big as I am and she had 13lbs removed total and it was a 6hr surgery. I have already been told she assumes it will be at least be a 5hr surgery and have to put a catheter in me. She also said my incisions will go into my back.
March 13, 2012
It sounds like you will have an impressive amount of tissue removed, with a bra size of J/K I'm sure you have an amazing transformation! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you!
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March 12, 2012
hi anew, the hospital gave me a binding garment to wear. yo can see it in one of my pictures. Other than using that i use one of my moms bras. its my moms so its big enough around for the gauze to fit but it holds me in place at the same time. Maybe the hospital there will give you something to wear as well?
March 12, 2012
What did you wear home? I really don't like hoodies and am having hard time finding a button up shirt that I know I will be comfortable in sleep and relaxing. but I have a tube dress that i use now for a swim cover up. it looks like this http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=77919&vid=8&pid=103570&scid=103570022 I thinking about ordering and wearing them around the house as I recover. any thoughts?
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March 12, 2012
well i dont see the issue. as loong as you can slide it up from the bottom. because you arent supposed to put your hands and arms over your head. If you look at my pics you can see the pink thing they gave me to wear home. I was wearing it when i woke up in the hospital, and then just put my jacket over that to go home in. then i just wore that around the house...if i got cold i put my house coat on.
March 12, 2012
yes I saw that.. uber cute. I dont know what I will be waking up with. but i could ask her on the pre-op and still have plenty of time to get something if it is not like what you are wearing. I am more anxious for this then I was going in having a hernia repair and intestines untangled in december 2010. I dont know why. lol
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March 12, 2012
the thing they gave me to wear home fastened with velcro in the front. so it was easy to wear
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March 12, 2012
well i can tell you right now its not that painful at all.. the worst part for me was having those damn drains in..its so gross!. i was only on t3s and i was only on them for a couple days before i went to regular tylenol. then i was on that for about 4 days and then i was off everything. except the antibiotics of course. When i woke up i was in no pain at all. The hardest part of the day was going to the bathroom lol. I am positive you will do amazing. and I cant wait to see the results. It really does feel amazing to be so light up top!
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UPDATED FROM anewme3412
13 days pre

Just got done with my pre op. Surgery is scheduled...

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Just got done with my pre op. Surgery is scheduled for the 3rd of May. I am looking at a 6 hour surgery with at least 2600 grams removed from each breast. I am looking for some zip up tops and tube dresses to wear after surgery. Here's to 13 days and counting.

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April 21, 2012

Holy Buckets! 2600 grams? You will certainly notice that difference! Good luck. Can't wait to hear how you are doing. Please keep us updated!