“Bye Triple D's - New York”

Like most of you here I have always had big breast. After my last son my breast went to 38ddd and even if I lost some of that pregnancy weight, my breast refused to go down. I have been considering the surgery for a while now but everyone kept telling me that my insurance would never approve me cause I am 5Ft 11 and those mellons suits me perfect.

About a month ago I decided (since it was free) that I should just go to the plastic surgeon just to get his opinion. He took measurements and pictures, was very brief and before I knew it I was out of his office feeling more confused about the visit. His receptionist later called me and told me that I needed a mammogram. I did that the following day, waited for the results and faxed it over to them. One week later which makes it 11/15/2011, I got a call saying that I was approved. WOW! My head was spinning. I was excited and scared at the same time. This is real. Its going to happen. She told me to come in for my pre- testing on 11/23/2011 and my surgery is on the 11/30/2011. NO time to breathe and let this sink in. (sigh) BUT- NO MORE back pain, Rashes and shoulder indents and pain. I do hope I am lucky and get great results.

I am loving realself for giving me the opportunity to read some amazing stories and actually giving me the strength and courage to have the surgery done. Cause it is only after being on this sight that I actually felt this is possible......

Updated on 19 Nov 2011:
Today ,I'm going to get some surgerical bras. If I cant find any, I will order themonline from amazon.com... I dont know how I will survive the next couple of days. This is the first time I am going to have surgery. I am already sweating bullets.....lol

Updated on 20 Nov 2011:
All I keep thinking of is breast!~ Breast reduction! In 10days Im going to have my new breast. LOL. All I want for christmas is my two new breast, my two new breast! (ladies I am singing).

Updated on 23 Nov 2011:
One week to go.. I am feeling good about my doctor cause he was more informative about my surgery now that he knows I am doing it for sure. He answered all of my 1 million questions. But!!! Just as I started feeling confident, here comes the lady on here with infected nipple. I am freaking out ladies. I hope she gets the help and treatment she needs.
Had my pre testing done. My doctor and I went back and forth about my final size cause he said he goes on the body frame. He told me that I need to stay on the larger side. guess I will soon find out.
All the best to each and everyone of u.

Updated on 24 Nov 2011:
REALSELF! Such a lovely support system! Thank to all of you and have a happy thanks giving! One Love

Updated on 28 Nov 2011:
Wednesday! Wednesday! OMG! wow! I am nervous excited and worried... Should I do it or shouldnt! Thats what going thru my mind. Yes I sure will. Its human nature to worry. All will be well. Oh yes it will..

Updated on 29 Nov 2011:
Its a few hours away! I cant believe this is happening to me. So soon? Just a few weeks ago I wrote entry on here, asking the docs If they think I am a good candidate for a breast reduction. Now its a few hour away.I got that call from the nurse today! I got to be in the hospital at 6am tomorrow. It feels like a dream. Nervous. Trying to put it all together. I know I wont sleep tonight. Wish me luck ladies and say a prayer for me too. Thanks and will keep u all updated...

Updated on 30 Nov 2011:
As we face this operationn, Gracious father in christ< We come to you with the fears and misgivings and ask you to put in our hearts the needed courage o facethe day with confidence because of you goodness and protection. You do not slumber nor sleep while I am in a deep sleep, Let this be an assurance to me that I need not worry or be afraid. Relax my nerves , put our mind at ease and graciously forgive us all my sins.
Give the surgeon steady hands and the necessary understanding to do his task with ease and perfection. Give our family the reassurring faith that you are with us< the keeper of our body and the lover of our souls. Calm their troubled spirit during the coming hours of the breast reduction. In your precious hands I put my well- being for time and eternity . This I ask in the name of my lord and saviour Jesus Christs... Amen

Updated on 30 Nov 2011:
I'm alive! Surgery went well. The doctor was very nice. The only thing is I was vomitting quite a bit after I was done. Will write details later. Can't wait to see my new breast

Updated on 3 Dec 2011:
I checked into the hospital about 6.10 am. Got some paperwork done. Was asked alot of questions. The doc came in and marked me up. I started to think what the hell am I doing here? I thought of all the people that has had big breast and never did the surgery. I ask the doctor questions and he answer all of them. They took me over to the surgery room and when I saw all the intruments I asked the doc if it was too late to change my mind. He said no but that I have come a long way and that I should go ahead with it and everything will be fine. He told me they will be putting in an IV and thats the last thing I remember. I woke up 4 and a half hours later in pain and extremely nauseous. I remember feeling like my insides would rip out. Vomitting and nothing to come out. They gave me some meds and I felt a little better along with the morphine I went from a pain scale of 10 to around a 5. Went home all went well. Have the tubes in. I have to still record it. Went to see the doctor yesterday 2 days after the surgery. The breast looks great. But he is leaving the tubes in for the next 3 days. I cant wait for them to be removed. All in all I feel good. I have difficulty sleeping on my back. I didnt take any meds last night. I am feeling all types of pulling and zapings in my breast. I have sensation in the left nipple so far. It was all worth it. Just have to deal with the healing process now.

Updated on 6 Dec 2011:
I had my tubes out yesterday.. I feel great . No medication for 2 days now. I have minimal pain. I love my breast so much. I am 6 days post op.

Updated on 15 Dec 2011:
Today, I am 15 days post op! Everythings going well. The cuts are healing very well. I Have to start massaging my breast three times daily. They are still hard and tender but I am really getting used to my smaller boobs. Love em.