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Breast Reduction Surgery Journey

Name: Breast Reduction Surgery Journey
Item: Thomas R. Chang, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Ashley H.

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Hey, so Today, December 4, 2013 I received...

Ashley H.December 5, 2013

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Hey, so Today, December 4, 2013 I received confirmation that on January 29th I will be going under to get my breast reduction. Fortunately insurance is paying for it!!! I will be informing y'all onto my Operation: New Boobies...

5'2 228lbs 40J(what my bra says, but they're bigger than that)...

I've had big boobs since I was 8. I skipped the whole training bra stage. I was a C/D by 9th grade & at a DDD by graduation of high school...I LOVE my girls, God knows I do! BUT it cost too much to house them & they're stressing my body out...

Right now I have a few concerns & worries. 1. My boyfriend will look at me differently. He says he's not but I donno. He's encouraging me to get it done, said "you keep saying ur in pain, why not get it done." 2. Im scared im not gonna have any nipples!! My current nipples point towards the floor and I was told that it's a great chance I will loose them... (Kevin hart voice keeps playing in my head: oooooo he said you ain't got no nipples!!!) 3. It's a big change!!

But, im ready for the journey!!!

Advice is appreciated!

Ashley H.'s provider

Thomas R. Chang, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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blessingsafterall

December 6, 2013

I am only 2 weeks post op and like you I was a J cup size. Now I am a 36C. I am so happy that I really did it and every time I see myself I can't believe how much smaller I look, and my chronic back pain has already disappeared. I too worried about what my husband would think, but he encouraged me and has been very supportive all the way. He is in the Persian Gulf so he has only seen the results via face time. But even the first day after surgery he told me I looked so good. So all my worries were for nothing. As for loosing your nipples, I'm not sure why your PS thought that but mine are intact. I have a little less sensation, but it is very early. I still have lots of swelling and bruising. My PS says I am healing great. I am looking forward to shopping for new cloths in normal bust sizes. I hope you have the courage to have the breast reduction. I know it has already been a wonderful life change for me. Wishing you the best.

HappySuzy

December 6, 2013

Dear girl, you definitely will benefit from it. Your small/short frame has gotta be under some serious stress with those breasts. Gods luck and keep us posted.

Grateful4lLife

December 10, 2013

Good luck on your journey, I one week post -op. And feel much lighter already with the swelling, also shared most your concerns if not all.Honestly feel like it was best decision for me in my healthier better lifestyle I'm going to embark upon.Again good luck girly!!!

mommazay

December 18, 2013

Hi Ashley. I had been contemplating a reduction for 5 years. This was my 2nd referral. This decision is a personal one, but know that your health problems with these xxxl biddies will.most likely get worse as time goes on. I had been suffering with numerous problems__you can imagine. We are here if you need the support. My size was idk but Huge with a capital H! For my frame and with my drs support my aim was a small C. I feel so much better post op 11 days. Dont know why I waited.so long. No more back neck, spine, leaning ever which o way, spilling o'r the sides, boobs slapping you when you bend over or hitting the ceiling when you do jacks and holding your chest . . . Speak to your dr about any pros and cons. For me the pros of a reduction outweigh the cons. BTW most of us who have gone through the reduction may miss the biddies for a minute, cause you gotta remember these pups were once part of your body and lifestyle then all of a sudden theyre gone. But you move on. Good luck on your decision. We are here as your cheering section.

Ashley H.

January 15, 2014

I am losing weight. I need to lose 10 more lbs b4 my surgery (Jan 29)... & worry bout the other 40lbs after. I question if my boobs will go down once I lose that last 40lbs... I've lost over 30lbs but they haven't gotten smaller :-\

UPDATED FROM Ashley H.

13 days pre

PreOp

Ashley H.January 15, 2014

I forgot i was posting my journey lol...anywho, last week i had my pre-op!!! Things just got real. Im a big ball of nerves...

During my pre-op my doctor just told me everything that will be done, what he'll be taking me down to...I have to get my surgery done in a hospital, i have to stay over night... He said he cant take me down lower than a D, so he said ill mostly be a D/DD... ALSO, he said hes gonna try his best for my nipples (my biggest fear is losing them)...

During the pre-op i also did a mammogram. Kudos to yall women that has to get them done. It hurts...

I was prescribed my meds and go to pick them up friday...did i mention that i had to be at the hospital at 5am on the 29th?

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UPDATED FROM Ashley H.

13 days pre

muscle spasms? & Sizing these girls up...

Ashley H.January 15, 2014

Okay so recently ive been geeting these real bad sharp pains in my shoulders & between my shoulder blades. I litterally be in tears. Ive never had a muscle spasm (@ leastidont think i have) so i donno if thats what ive been having...

So i tol yall my doc said D/DD...I told him ill be fine with a DD, he said thats still too big...heres why i say a DD... 1. To everyone with small boobs or no boobs thats big, but when ur coming from a J/K/L, thats a good size... 2. Im afraid if i go lower i would hit a depression... 3. My first post i was 228, i have lost 10lbs since then and still losing. so i figured theyd go down when i drop 30 more lbs

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