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Reduction complete, just waiting on this healing process...hoping my healing is normal!
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I've thought about a reduction for many years but...
tkkd1507June 30, 2012
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I've thought about a reduction for many years but the thought always frightened me. I have always felt defined by my chest the girl with the big boobs. I have always had a low self esteem and felt they were my only asset according to how others saw me. I have had headaches, back pain, shoulder pain since I was 15. I have finally decided that it's time, but I have fears that he'll take too much, that maybe I'll feel worse about myself and then parts of me think I'll feel better in every way. I just want to fit into normal tops, be able to buy a bra in the store, wear strapless if I choose.
The thing that drives me crazy is people will look at me and say you don't look big or like you need a reduction yet I'm in a 36fff? Maybe because they are so saggy, I'm 5'4 150lbs and still trying to lose 20 more lbs. I am going to be 33 in August and my chest sags like I'm 70, its crazy.
So I'm just wanting perky, normal breasts and I'm excited as well as scared to how it will turn out. Surgery is July 9.
This site is helping my anxiety.
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UPDATED FROM tkkd1507
1 day post
Well I am 1 day post op, I was scared to take off...
tkkd1507July 10, 2012
Well I am 1 day post op, I was scared to take off my bandages today to take a shower. I wasn't sure how they turned out, so I was afraid to look. I think they look good, but part of me thinks that they are too small now? My husband assures me they are not. I know that they will keep changing until completely healed...but I was wondering if they are going to look even smaller and if you all think they look too small??? I guess for me it's really hard to get used to for now, I'm hoping that as time goes by I'll be used to them and perfectly happy. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to comment!!!
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July 10, 2012
Oh my goodness...no they look perfect! Your PS did a fabulous job! Congratulations :-D
From my experience my breasts seemed the smallest immediately post-op. I think it is just so much for the mind to process. But as I got use to them being smaller, I came back around to the fact that they are still rather large, and I was wishing they were smaller yet. I think you will find that as they settle and soften that you will actually see that they are perfect on you. I don't think you look large framed at all, and I think your new breasts give you quite the hourglass figure! Wow...I'm just in shock to how perfect they seem!
July 10, 2012
I think you look great! I'm not too far from you, I live near Lynchburg!! Glad to hear you are doing well!! My surgery is not until November!!
July 10, 2012
We are pretty close, good luck on your surgery. I will continue to document my progress as other people's progress has helped me! I am very thankful for this site, this is the first surgery I've ever had so I was a nervous wreck! The pain is not as bad as I thought it might be, so don't worry too much about that part.
July 10, 2012
Thank you so much, I guess it's hard for me since it is such a big change from what I was. I was hoping for a full C, but I have no idea what size they will turn out to be? I appreciate your quick response, your comment makes me feel much better!!!
July 11, 2012
I'm glad you feel better, because you should be thrilled with those girls. I would think that you will easily be a C cup. I don't think they look any smaller than that.
July 11, 2012
Does anyone have any sleep suggestions, I never sleep well, but I can't seem to get any at all. I never sleep on my back, but I obviously have to until I'm healed.
July 11, 2012
You look great. What kind of bandages are on your nipples?
July 11, 2012
He stitched some kind of sponge on top of them, will come off on next Tuesday with my suture removal.
July 11, 2012
You look AMAZING! I remember the first time I saw my new girls..and I had a split second panic attack.But..I learned VERY quickly that they were exactly what I wanted.
July 11, 2012
Yeah it's really scary when you make a big change, especially when it was a part of my identity. I'm hoping I'll get used to them soon and be relieved. I guess it will just take some time.
July 11, 2012
Tkkd, I had very similar feelings. I thought they were too small, they didn't feel like a part of me, I had a lot of grief. I think it's all really natural and normal. I'm almost 6 weeks out now and those feelings have really faded and I'm really pleased. Sometimes I think they are a little too big! But mostly I really like them and notice how much better my shoulders and back feel.
July 11, 2012
Thank you, it's great to know I'm not alone in these feelings. It helps so much to hear other people's experience!
UPDATED FROM tkkd1507
2 days post
Day 2 post op, was a little more sore today and...
tkkd1507July 11, 2012
Day 2 post op, was a little more sore today and still no sleep. Decided to get out of the house, but found it was more tiring then I would have thought. I'm going to take it easy the rest of the night, I added a few additional photos.
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July 11, 2012
Did anyone else get itchy all over from the anesthesia? I am and I read it was pretty common, Unfortunately benadryl isn't helping much with it :(
July 11, 2012
Congratulations on making it to the other side! You look great. Not too small at all and keep in mind they will change a bit once they relax & settle in a bit. I felt the same way at first, I think its just our warped sense of whats normal as far as boobs go. lol
Get lots of rest, other than Benedryl I have no advice for the itching, sorry. hopefully it will calm down soon.
Get lots of rest, other than Benedryl I have no advice for the itching, sorry. hopefully it will calm down soon.
July 11, 2012
I think they look great better than before. I bet you're more comfortable too right?
July 11, 2012
Hi tkkd! You have just MADE my day!!! You new girls are absolutely PERFECT; perfect size, perfect shape and perfect for your frame!! I, too, am a G (36G) and I THINK am a similar shape, just a much older, more deflated version of your shape (so don't be insulted if you look at my photos! You had much nicer everything to begin with!) But I would KILL to end up with your EXACT after-boobs! Honest-to-God, they are PERFECTION! Can't wait to see how they evolve over the next several weeks! You have NOTHING to worry about; they are DIVINE!!
Thanks for sharing your story tkkd. This site is wonderful for encouragment and information. What I have found from my own experience, as well as from what I have read from other women, is that most who have an issue with their post op size wish they were smaller. Of course there are some who feel too small, but that is certainly the minority. I'll be thinking of you as you go through this next week. It is totally normal to be alternatingly excited and nervous. Just stick with us and we will encourge you through!
I will be anxious to see your pictures. Sleeplessness does seem to be a problem leading up to the grand finale, but don't worry...you will have plenty of time to sleep during surgery and recovery!