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Nervous...excited? - Minnesota

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I'm 26 years old with 36DDD to 38DD breasts. I...

hopeful26April 26, 2012
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I'm 26 years old with 36DDD to 38DD breasts. I weigh about 200 lbs at present and love to be active and excersize. Due to my big girls, I have excersize induced asthma, etc...This size of my large breasts has plagued me since I was 15 years old. I developed early and have had stress dealing with them since then. Due to the large size of my breasts, I have dealt with numerous back issues as well as rashes etc. with no full relief. I was very excited to have surgery until I went to my pre-op appointment today and the doctor and nurse reiterated that the insurance requres 500 g removed per side. I got a bit nervous about this, but then remembered the consult where the Dr. mentioned he thought I'd end up with a C cup, which would be my ideal goal. I sure hope they can make that happen. My main concern is that they can't guarentee that I will have back relief or what size I will be after...and there is no turning back the clock after the procedure is done...I guess my ultimate fear is that they will turn out too small in proportion to my body and that it won't provide the back pain relief I was looking for...but I keep thinking how could it not? Just a little nervous, but not willing to throw in the towel on the only light at the end of the tunnel I've had in regards to this issue in years...I want my body and independence back!

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AppleWoo
April 26, 2012
Welcome Hopeful!!! We are almost the same accept my breasts my be a bit larger than yours. I too am 26 and I have been busty since I was in middle school and by the time I graduated high school, I was a D cup @ 118. My PS is going to remove at least 500g from each and will lipo the sides under my arms. I will be having Sat 28 Apr. Please feel free to check out my story and the other women on here as well. Ask all questions imaginable, we'll do our best to help you along the way. I feel super comfortable here and am so thankful that I found this site and these wonderful ladies for support! Again welcome and I pray the best for you on your BR journey!

PS. I plan on reiterating the size I want before I go in, that way it'll be fresh in his mind...lol
Iowa71
April 27, 2012

Hi Hopeful! Glad you found us. Thanks for your review. I was a 34H before surgery and after having almost 500 gm removed from each side, I was still a 34DD. I've actually gone back for some lipo to try to make them smaller. I wanted to be a C cup. From most people I hear that are a bit dissatisfied with their size it is more because they wish they had gone smaller, not the other way around. Even with that being the case for me I can tell you that I'm thrilled I had it done. I feel like a completely different person. I'm running and exercising for the first time in my life and I just feel "normal" It truly is a wonderful thing!
hopeful26
April 29, 2012
Thank you for the feedback ladies, it has really helped me mellow and come to terms with my upcoming surgery.
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1 day pre

Tomorrow is the day! 5:45 AM just called for the...

hopeful26May 1, 2012
Tomorrow is the day! 5:45 AM just called for the surgical listing. Very nervous! I hope I like the results. I was very nervous up until this point, but am now just ready to get it done...I sure hope this was the right choice for me.

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Iowa71
May 2, 2012

This is it, Hopeful! Wishing you the very best and can't wait to hear from you when you feel like updating! Hugs and prayers for you!
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AppleWoo
May 2, 2012
Alright Hopeful! Your turn now! Praying that your surgery and recovery goes smooth and speedy! Praying for the best! Take care and update us after you are well rested and not so loopy! Lmbo! You'll be loopy!
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Well I made it through...he said we got the C cup...

hopeful26May 3, 2012
Well I made it through...he said we got the C cup I was hoping for! He used a short scar technique where there isn't the large anchor underneath and once the nasty anesthesia wore off, I have next to no pain. I'm so happy. The tug on my neck is gone...however, I only have sensation in one nipple for now...hope that changes. I'm ecstatic and will be discharged to home in a frw hours :)

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AppleWoo
May 3, 2012
Hey Hopeful! I'm so glad that you are doing well! I really hope that the sensation comes in that nipple, I hear that it can take a while. You got yourself some C's and I'm soooooo happy for you! It's such an instant relief for most of us! You rest up and update when you can, but surely take care of yourself and heal up lady! Congrats to you!
Iowa71
May 3, 2012

Yay! Thanks for updating and letting us know! Now give yourself plenty of time to rest and heal and when you feel up to it check back in and keep us posted on your progress.
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