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Updated 23 Jan 2012

Posted 16 Jan 2012

I've always been a B-cup, but after 3 kids I am now a saggy DD+1/2 cup. I weigh 129 lbs, and am 5' 7" tall at age 35. My breasts hurt, my back hurts, I wear 2 bras often, and as a runner I am often in tears. It is time for me to return to the B cup that my body is meant to have (proportional), and run on the beach pain free. After several consults with several surgeons I was finally approved by my insurance to have the surgery covered (except for my $3,500 out of pocket annual deductible). I'm very excited, and very nervous.

Updated on 19 Jan 2012:
Surgery is tomorrow at 1pm - I had my pre-op appt yesterday. I am SO excited... I feel like crying with Joy whenever I think about it. I asked the surgeon if he would let the nurse take photos of the actual surgery with my camera for me, and he said yes! I wonder If I will be allowed to post them on this site :)

Updated on 23 Jan 2012:
Today is day 3 post-op. I showered yesterday, I took a look warm, quick shower because I was nervous. It was hard to reach my hair. I tried to shave my legs but gave up. After I got out I dried off and was exhausted. I couldn't reach my hair to blow dry it, so I just brushed it, and crawled into bed. I stared at my boobs for awhile in the mirror then re-applied the uncomfortable compression sports bra. Today I hope to only have ibuprofen (Since the Vicodin are making me itchy and constipated)... It feels like someone is standing on my chest with cleats, but I am SUPER SUPER happy!

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Mom of 2 boys 18 Jan 2012

I had mine yesterday. They look great so far and staying in the hospital was great for me! Good luck!

Mom of 2 boys 19 Jan 2012

Good luck Jan20! I think you will feel pretty good after the first 24! And once you see them it will be worth it. My surgeon gave me 2 button/zip up bras. They may provide you with some. Let me know how it goes!!!

Mom of 2 boys 21 Jan 2012

Hope your surgery went well!! Hope to hear about your experience when you are up to it!

Iowa71 (RealFriend) 22 Jan 2012

Hey Jan! How are you feeling? Hope everything went well. Can't wait to see those pictures :-)

Jessie with the DDD's 22 Jan 2012

Hope your home recovering and feeling good:) Can't wait to see pics! Take care!

Mom of 2 boys 23 Jan 2012

Your pics are awesome!! Isn't it great? To me I am amazed how much the boobs smaller and higher change the entire look of the torso! Keep me posted!

jan20 23 Jan 2012

yes, my entire torso looks longer! Which I love! however... I think it does make my love handles stand out more? Maybe I am delusional :)

Mom of 2 boys 23 Jan 2012

No way! You look great! Plus now you;ll be able to run more because you feel better.

jan20 23 Jan 2012

Man, the first 24 hours was rough. I am glad I stayed in the hospital on morphine. I was puking and feeling very sore. Plus the nurse drained my drains which was nice. they removed the drains the next day before I went home, so I never had to deal with them alone. My first night at home I rested on vicodin which made me very itchy. the second morning I drove to my own house 2 hrs away and have been recovering alone (with my three kids) ever since. I have a couple friends checking in on me, and my 14 yr old son has been super helpful around the house. I have showered for two days now and today is my first day without narcotics. Only ibuprofen. My biggest problems now are that I can't poop yet, and I feel very winded/tired :( Recovery is tiring...

AimeedoubleGs 23 Jan 2012

Wow, your doctor did a great job!! They look perfect!!

Mom of 2 boys 23 Jan 2012

Yes I agree. The morphine was a life saver! That's crazy you drove yourself! That must have been hard! It took me about 3 days I think to go to the bathroom after I got home. I know what you mean about recovery. I am going stir crazy today but it is so cold and wet outside we are staying in. I feel like I have never worked out and I know going back after I am cleared is going to be tough, but it is going to be so much better without the boobs. I can't wait for these drains to come out, they are driving me crazy.

jan20 23 Jan 2012

I am overwhelmingly sweaty today.... normal?

Iowa71 (RealFriend) 24 Jan 2012

You look amazing, Jan! Congratulations.

jan20 24 Jan 2012

Thank you so much :) I finally went to the bathroom yesterday... after 4 days. oh man... it was a rough day. Happy that is over! :) I am now on ibuprofen for pain... starting to get itchy under my compression bra.

jan20 24 Jan 2012

Major bruising today... yikes... scary to look at.

Aurora 81 24 Jan 2012

Hi! So happy for your surgery! Must feel great to have all that weight removed. I'm getting my surgery soon, and am very much in the phase of looking at boob shape and size. I like the look of yours and ... dare I ask..... could you post a pic of them from the side? Thx!!!

jan20 24 Jan 2012

Sure...I'll take one in the morning and post it... Thanks :) I love them.... Perfect :)

Mom of 2 boys 24 Jan 2012

Glad you are feeling better! I am itchy too!

Mom of 2 boys 25 Jan 2012

How are you feeling Jan?? I am feeling pretty good today! Drains are coming out in the morning! Woo hoo!

Princessp 25 Jan 2012

How are feeling? I am close to surgery date and getting nervous. The new girls look great. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Post new pics as the recovery gets better.