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Updated 31 Dec 2011

Posted 27 Nov 2011



Well I am not sure how to start but I have always been busty growing up but not like this. But it began to get out of hand when I began having children, especially after my last ones which was twins. As they got bigger I began to have alot of back pain lower/mid/upper and shoulder pains. It had got really bad this past March when I couldn't get out of bed for about two weeks. I was worried cause my birthday was coming and I did not want spend my birthday like that. I got better enough to get out for my birthday. Then like a month later my shoulder went bad I couldn't use it at all. I knew had it had to be because of my breast. So I went to an PS whom accepts my insurance. He explained everything to me and answered all my questions. He was very nice and didn't rush me. He made feel very comfortable. Then he had me go into one of the rooms to get undressed.He checked me out suggested that I become a C cup and took pictures/ notes. They submitted to my insurance which they denied. My primary doctor and PS corresponded about my condition and she really wanted me to have the surgery. So I kind of gave up but she gave me a pep. talk about not giving up and how I would benefit from the surgery during one of my visits to her for a follow up on my physical therapy treatments. So towards the end of Oct.2011 I had the option to switch HMO's, so I did. I got in touch with the lady who work with getting pre auhro.'s at the PS office and asked her if she could resubmit all my documents again after Nov. 1, 2011.....So...this past Friday(11/25/2011)I went to check the mail.....and their was a letter I thought was about my son but IT WAS THE APPROVAL LETTER!!!! I just screamed YES! YES! I immediately called my mom lol.But I was so happy words can't express how I feel I been wanting this done like over 10years now. The office was closed due to the holiday but I will be calling the PS office first thing in the morning!!!! I know I sound desperate but I am so ready to be healed from all this pain and to get some kind of confidence back... So I will keep you guys posted on the scheduled day of surgery!!! Please feel free to give me any advice, comments, tips, or motivation/inspiration!!



Updated on 28 Nov 2011:
I got the call today!!! I am so excited and nervous. My Scheduled Day is..... Dec. 8,2011 @ 7:30am!!! I will keep everyone posted!!

Updated on 30 Nov 2011:
Well... I have about 8 more days until my surgery! I have been researching alot and getting advice from a lot of people whom has had this surgery, which is Great!! My sleeping habits has been crazy because I am very excited! But I did have a feeling of nervousness come over me last night as laid down for bed....I think the closer it gets I will become more nervous because I never had any major surgeries before.... I called to my PS's assistant this evening with just questions I had cause I have not received my info. packet yet but they have mailed out already.. Well I am about to go to the store to get things that I need for after my surgery. I like to be prepared lol! I will continue to keep you posted about how I feel each day before and after surgery!

Updated on 1 Dec 2011:
Hey Everyone,


I just wanted to make a little comment today. I am still not to nervous yet and I don't know if that's good or bad!! Maybe because I prayed for the best outcome...I got a call from the registration dept. of the hospital to just make sure they had the right address and insurance info. Yesterday evening I went to the store to get things that I may need after surgery....So now this weekend I will just be going to the grocery store to stock the house with quick meals and other household goods then I am done wit that stuff. Just wanna make next week less stressful as possible so I can relax some before and after surgery!!!

Updated on 2 Dec 2011:
Hello, Everyone just wanted to express my feelings and thoughts today. I am starting to count the days until my surgery (5 days until the big day) lol. I am so ready, that I feel like next week gone go so slow!! lol My sleeping habits are still crazy due to excitement...Other than that I still have been getting my house ready since I won't be able do to much for a little while.. I been busy preparing for the Big day that haven't gotten to nervous yet. Well I will gotta to go for now...

Updated on 5 Dec 2011:
Omg.... I can't believe my Big day is just 2 days away and that I am still up! (it's 5:39 am)I can't sleep to excited!! It seems like it's a dream!! Somebody please pinch me and wake me up. This is definitely a dream come true, thanks to the man above!! Well I just got out the shower so hopefully I will began to relax and fall asleep..Otherwise I am so gonna pay later when my littles wake up!! Well off to bed I have to get my older boys up for school soon....plus my back is killing me! Later everyone!!

Updated on 5 Dec 2011:
Just want to give a short update on my day today! Well you all know I went to bed about 5 something this morning and I got up about eight-ish!! Lol yeah I know it crazy but I got up and got ready got food for this week and next week.. plus other household item we needed... I got an oil change on my vehicle and then came home cooked meals that will last the next 4-5 days! After they have quick meals my oldest can just pop in the oven or microwave...I like never have this much energy "Ever" lol especially not going to bed only getting maybe 2 hrs or less of sleep....Believe it or not I am still not tired!!! Tomrrow got hair appt. in the Am and then I will be doing my daughters hair !! Then I plan to relax until my big day!!! Hopefully lol!!!!!

Updated on 7 Dec 2011:
I wanted to do another update on my day today. I went to my hair appt. today @ 10:30am due to my hairstylist canceled for yesterday. Then had go to the store again for just sum more milk and little stuff. Also went to get sum more stuff for after my surgery. Now gotta get a shower and


get the kids ready for bed! Changed the bed linen! I am so EXCITED!! I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am and surgery is at 7:30 am!!! so Big begins in 6 1/2 hours!! Keep ya'll posted !!! Wish you luck!!

Updated on 8 Dec 2011:
Well everyone I have made it to the hospital!!! Not to nervous yet!! My dream is about to finally come true!!! I know god is with me and that I will be ok......On the road to team #no pain!!! Well waiting in my room for the show to began.....later everyone

Updated on 18 Dec 2011:
I have decided to do a video update!!Since I am so far behind in updating about the BR.... Excuse me looking crazy is the video lol I didn't curl my hair or nothing today lol

Updated on 20 Dec 2011:
Sorry I found out that I can't post video unless I go through youtube. It would be nice to have posted my video instead of typing up my hospital experience and how I felt up until now. But I will post all of that later today!!

Updated on 26 Dec 2011:
Well I am a little over 2 weeks post I am feeling pretty good besides the swelling still a little sore on the left side of my breast. I hues that is from the loop my Dr. said he did..It is still swollen on both sides so it don 't really look like he did... I go from my 3 week post op appyointment this Friday... I guess he will be removing the glue that he used to close my incisions. So I will post about how that appointment go.... I also would like to give details about my "big day" I wished I would've posted sooner but I have been resting and taking it easy and along with taking care of my children..... So ok my big day was Dec. 8 and I had to be at the hospital at 5:30am..but my surgery was schedule to be at 7:30am. I got there and checked in and they called me back exactly at 5:30am. They immediately got my height and weight. Then they took me to my room had me undress so I could get into my hospital gown and then they got vital/ put in a I.V. Around 6:55 or so they wheeled me back to the area near the surgery room. That is where the my Dr. meet with me to discuss and any questions I may have had, then he did the drawings. After that I meet the anesthesia guy (which he was great too). Next I woke up small wrapped up breast lol.... The pain was not bad I stayed taking my med like clock work and resting! I feel great no back/ shoulder pain!! Now I just can't wait until the swelling go away.....

Updated on 31 Dec 2011:
Well I went to my post-op appointment Friday and everything went well.. He remove the tape strips it was called dermabond prineo..I still have alot of swelling of course but that is expected. But for the most he said I am healing great!! I think so too!! I love my new boob and the fact that I don't have any back/ shoulder pain!! Which equals no more popping pain pills!! YAYYYY!!!

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From the first day I had an consultation with Dr. Sonderman I knew he was the one. My first visit his assisant came to get me from the waiting area. She walked me to his office where him and I discussed the procedure. Then he takes you into one of the examination rooms and discuss more about what he can do for you and takes pictures. The pictures he submit to the insurance company along with any other documentation you may have.He also answered all my questions. He was excellent at the hospital and my post-op appointment. He takes his time with you and he is very caring and funny too.. I would definitely go to him again and I would recommend him to others. I never was nervous before or when the day of my procedure because I had god on my side and I trusted my P.S.

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cutiepieme 28 Nov 2011
wow so happy for you! i am in the same boat with ya girl. I have had big ones ever since 2nd grade and I really feel like i should have done this about 10 yrs ago. I am waiting on my approval and there have been obstacles(paperwork getting shuffled around and not sent to insurance in timely manner) but my insurance has my info and is hopefully brewing up an approval....wish me luck!
Nenee098 29 Nov 2011
Hey Cutiepieme... Thank you I am so excited and relieved!I had some obstacles in the beginning myself so I know how you feel. I really hope you hear some good news soon!! I will keep you posted and hopefully you will do the same! Good luck!!!
tawlie 28 Nov 2011
yay! first congrats! and second, you are 3 days after me! will you be going in for a preop appointment? i didn't as i just got the call from the hospital 2 weeks ago and i just see the PS the morning of the surgery. does it feel like you are running out of time to get your stuff in order? especially with the kids, i feel i am about a week behind schedule but that's just with everyday stuff lol, now with the surgery thrown in there i feel UBER behind schedule!!!
keep us up to date! i am finding just randomly jotting down thoughts everyday on my review is helping relieve the pent up mind jumble!
Nenee098 29 Nov 2011
Hey tawlie... Thank you!!Wow are you nervous???No I don't have a prep op appointment either all they have said so far is they will be sending me an info packet out and that I should be at the hospital at 5:30am and that I am going to be the first surgery of that day at 7:30am. As far as feeling like time running out... No not at this point cause I am a planner so I got it all mapped out. I am sure I will feel overwhelmed this weekend cause I am going try to get everything in order and done by this weekend. I have a few things that I have planned for Monday and Tuesday after that I plan to TRY to relax until the big day lol. I do have a sitter planned cause I have a total of 6 children... 3 in school and 3 at home!! Yes, I am always busy lol. But my older ones will assist me that day later on. If you was wondering their ages they are 14,11,8,4, and 2 1/2 year old twins. I found out my approval and surgery date just within the last few days so I am still in shock but I will definitely keep everyone posted and updated on my thoughts and feeling. I wish you luck also and hope to hear from you soon.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 29 Nov 2011

I am so excited for you!!!   That's wonderful your new insurance  is going to cover you!    

The size C cup is a perfect size and I know you will feel so much better after the reduction.  I honestly felt like a new woman the minute I sat up in recovery.  You will have the energy of Tigger and want to bounce...LOL

You will do absolutely fine and your older children can really help you out with the little babies.  As long as you rest and don't lift anything for the first month you will do well.  Did the doctor give you any idea of how much he will remove?  

I am excited to follow you on this journey:)  

I love seeing more Wisconsin ladies on the site.  

Nenee098 29 Nov 2011
Thank you so much Kimmers25!! Yes, they will be a big help like they always are...lol I hope that I will have energy of Tigger lol Yes I plan on following all orders that he give me. I take this very serious because I know that I must take of me so that I can take of my children...so that won't be a problem. And no he did not give an idea of how much will be removed but maybe I can ask him before he performs the surgery! But honestly I seen him for my consult this summer so it is possible he may have or may not, I don't recall. I was also excited to see that you was Wisconsin also. If you have anymore advice or tips please feel free. I need all I can get...and I will def. share my journey and as much info. as I can so maybe I can help someone who is or will be in my shoes later on down the line or whenever... Thank you again!!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 1 Dec 2011

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Nenee098 1 Dec 2011
Thank you so much Kimmer!!!
cutiepieme 29 Nov 2011
wow you have your hands full girlfriend! thats a blessing to have all those helping hands...;) As for my approval I got news today that the dr i have been patiently waiting on doesn't even perform the BR surgery at the hospital my insurance covers...but i was prepared. I just happened to make another appt with another PS today and they can do my surgery on the date i need it...right before christmas....i was soooo upset right before walking in my other consult and left out so happy and pleased with the dr and the staff. I am going to start my own page with info that i am going through and how to help others not make the mistakes ive made. Thank u for sharing also!!
Nenee098 29 Nov 2011
@cutiepieme... Yes I do lol but I do have some helping hands I must admit. Well I am glad to here you got good news that out did the bad!! So what do you have to do now as far as transferring the approval to the other PS? Or do you have to do anything at all? I noticed that you stay in Memphis... My mother lives there also. Which is cool to know someone where you live! And what date will you have now... U welcome I will keep sharing my experiences here with everyone.. wish you luck Hun!!
Dallas3174 29 Nov 2011
Wow, your surgery date was set really fast. That's great, you don't have to think about it for months like I did. I'm so glad you are this excited about the BR, because, it is such a life changer. I feel so much younger. The back pain made me feel so old, and the heavy breasts made me NOT want to be active, because, well, it hurt having those suckers bounce around all the time!!! I have four boys, 14,12,5 and 4. I thought I was a busy mom. I can't imagine throwing twins into that mix. Those kiddos of yours are going to keep you young!! So, it's a good thing the new you will feel 100% better after getting rid of that baggage. Lol. I went from a DDD to a C, and i have so much more energy, and most importantly, no more pain bringing me down. You are giving yourself the ultimate Christmas present. I am so very happy for you. Good luck, follow the dr's orders, get your rest, and get ready to meet the new, and improved, you. :)
Nenee098 30 Nov 2011
Hello Dallas3174.... Yes it was approved and set so fast I have not absorbed it all in yet lol. Wow, your boys are around my kids age minus the twins lol...And about the twins that was a surprise and shock to me and for me lol!!!I couldn't even imagine having twins before they came but they are my little blessings. I can't wait to feel better with no back/ shoulder pain!! Also I could use some more energy.. I totally hope this will be my ultimate Christmas gift and much needed one at that...And ThANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I will definitely follow his orders and if you have anymore advice please do share and stay in touch!!!
Severn7686 30 Nov 2011
Congratulations on your approval! I'm sure you are going to love the results! I had my surgery in May and I love my new perky boobs! Your recovery is going to be tricky with the little ones----no lifting for a month! Please keep us updated.
Nenee098 30 Nov 2011
Hey Seven7686...Thank you!! I really hope I do love the results!! I have read that everyone really love and like their new boobs!! But yeah it is gone to be very tricky with the little ones especially the twin boy cause he a little momma's boy at times and likes he to hold him at times. But I have faith that I will make it without injury..lol! I will definitely keep you guys posted!!!!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 1 Dec 2011
Just a week to go! Congratulations! My surgery was August 17 and I have never regretted it. I rarely have any pain anymore, which is just amazing. I actually woke up the other morning with a kink in my neck from the position I was sleeping in and I was shocked to realize that I had lived like that for years! Why did I put up with that pain for so long?

I have three boys at home who were age 16, 14, and 10 when I had the surgery. I had a few meals in the freezer that they could just pop in the oven and take care of themselves for the first week.

Good luck and keep us posted!
Nenee098 2 Dec 2011
Hey Iowa!! Thank you so much!!! I am so glad to be having this also. I been trying not worry and think about the negative and just hope for the best. I been in pain for a long time that I can't wait to know what is like to be not in pain lol. I have put up with it because The Dr.'s I have had in the past didn't take me serious and I did know how to go about doing it until a friend of mine told me that I should try it again and try thru the insurance. Because I just decided that I was gonna try to save up for it. That was good that your boys were old enough to help themselves and maybe lend you a hand also.... Thank you again and I will keep everyone posted!!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 4 Dec 2011
This is the week, Nenee! I'm so excited for you. My sleep schedule got really crazy too, but I didn't let that worry me too much. I knew I would get plenty of sleep during and after surgery and figured I'd catch up then. Another great benefit of this surgery is that I sleep so much better! I can get more comfortable because I don't have to adjust those mammoth breasts under me...and my husband sleeps better because I don't snore anymore :-) Its the little things that you don't think of that amaze me!
Good luck. You will be in my thoughts this week!
Nenee098 5 Dec 2011
Thanks Iowa!!! I am super excited!!! Lol I hope to get plenty rest if my kids let me....I have read so many stories on here that have made me nervous and some that assures me that I am making the right decision!!! I will be so happy when I no longer feel pain from my big breast!!! Since I wasn't able to take my pain meds I have been so uncomfortable and miserable!!! I am just so ready!!! I just love all the I have met and will meet on here because so nice and supportive!!! Thank you so much!!! ( 2 days until my big day!!!!!!)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 5 Dec 2011

Must be something in the air!!  It's 1:36 am and I am also wide awake.

Nenee098 6 Dec 2011
It must have been cause I definitely made up for it today!!! Even though my morning didn't go so well!!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 6 Dec 2011
Your day is almost here...GOOD LUCK! So excited for you :-) Sounds like you have everything ready to go and all you will have to do is rest and heal!
Nenee098 6 Dec 2011
I know right Iowa!!! I am excited still myself and I have been trying my best to get things in order, as I can!lol Those are my plans to rest and heal!! I hope my kids to stress me during this time so that things will go as smooth as it can! I am still wondering why I am not nervous yet, look is there something wrong with me lol keep in touch!! I need as much love from everyone as I can!!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 6 Dec 2011
You have my love and support, Nenee!
The kids will be fine. They may destroy your house while you can't chase after them :-) but the mess will still be there when you feel better!
I think your not nervous because this is so right for you. No need to be worried about finally obtaining what you have wanted for so long!
Nenee098 6 Dec 2011
Thank you so much Iowa!!! I will definitely need all the love and support!! Yeah, you the kids will be fine but I pray my older kids don't let them mess my house up cause if iI go downstairs and see it's a mess iI would just go crazy lol And I don't want that so I am hoping they have some sympathy for me lol They do know I am about my home so.... I don't want you think I don't let play and make a mess but at the end of the day everything must be cleaned up!! lol But you may be just right cause I haven't had any worries really and not nervous at all! I know it is right c ause I have been in pain and not taking any meds for they last week and it is killing me!! I am so ready to see how it is to not be in pain!! I will be keeping you and everyone else posted!!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 8 Dec 2011
I wish I could be more like you Nenee :-) I tend to let things slide a little too much and then I have a mess that seems way to big to tackle! If I were more organized the messes wouldn't get so out of control. By the time you read this you will have "Super Model Boobs" Wishing you a fast and easy recovery!

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