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1 YEAR 4 MONTHS POST OP + PICS!!!!

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Hi everybody! i am 18 years old(19 in nov.), and i...

butterfly164October 10, 2012
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Hi everybody! i am 18 years old(19 in nov.), and i have 36ddd breasts-maybe bigger- and would like to be a c cup. i am about to start the process of getting a breast reduction. i have wanted this since i was about 14 and i think now is a good time to go through with it. im tired of the back pain, sore shoulders, shoulder grooving, difficulty picking out clothes, poor posture, and feeling awkward! but the thing is.. even though i know that is something that i definitely want and that my shoulders are aching as im typing this.. theres still a little voice in the back of my head wondering if i should do it. im nervous! (which really isnt anything new, i worry about all decisions i make!) i guess they have been so big all my life i dont know what i would look without them. i have a pretty small fame so i know i will be more proportionate once i downsize. i guess im worried about small things like will my stomach stick out farther than my breasts after i eat haha? im also worried about other complications too. but i just want to gather up my strength so i can do this before i talk myself out of it! well, i have tricare so the first step is to to call tomorrow to make an appointment with my pcm to talk about a reduction and hopefully i can get a referral to a ps.

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Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam)

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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gvega44
October 11, 2012
Hey I was in the same boat as you, I thought i was a DDD but i was actually an F. If your comfortable with it, go to a store that does free bra fittings and they can tell you your exact size, that's how i found out my size. They measure over your clothes, so your not naked. I had my surgery when I turned 20, and i recently had a baby, and i might need a second reduction. I didn't realize that the process of pregnancy would make my breast larger and after i had the baby they went back to their normal size, which left my breasts saggy. This may not be the case with everyone, but be sure to talk to the surgeon about it if you plan to have kids in the future. If you do chose to have the surgery, make sure you have proper supporting bras for recovery, and follow doctor's order to the T. Also ask your surgeon what they recommend as far as scar treatment. Best wishes!
butterfly164
October 16, 2012
i wish there was a specialty bra store that carried all sizes in my area because ive been fitted twice, once at victorias secret who told me i was a 36dd and again at another shop who told me i was a 36ddd and although the ddd was better than squeezing into the dd i thought i was, something still doesnt feel right! the band size feels like it should be smaller. ill keep trying. but yes pregnancy is definitely something to consider.. i dont plan on having kids for a long time though so thats why i wanted to do it now because i dont think i can wait any longer lol. but thank you and i hope you are able to get your second reduction!
Iowa71
October 13, 2012
Welcome! The nerves are totally normal! I was so worried about some of the same issues. But what I found was that the worrying beforehand was so much worse than the surgery and recovery. Plus everyone kept saying they thought I'd lost weight...and the only weight I had lost was the two pounds from the surgery! You are going to love the end result!
butterfly164
October 16, 2012
i dont even want to imagine all the explaining im going to have to do after the surgery because i know everyone is going to notice lol! ive done a lot of thinking and i know that i would love it after its done, i just keep discouraging myself and letting a few negative comments get in the way. but im really going to start blocking it out so i can do whats best for me
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mustang90
March 12, 2016
Hey, are you satisfied with your results, I know it to late now but before have you tried doing back exercises??
sxybell26
August 6, 2016
Exercising is easier said than done, but now I wish I would've tried harder, the reason I had the reduction was because of back/neck/shoulder pain, which I still have... But yes now I feel my stomach looks bigger since my boobs are smaller.
sxybell26
August 6, 2016
Did you have Dr.Greenwald?
sxybell26
August 6, 2016
I just had mine done is march, I was a 36dd, and I kept thinking I wanted to be around a c cup, and I told my doctor that several times and he just replied I am going to make your proportion to your size. So I went ahead and had the reduction I miss my big boobs a lot my back still hurts a lot and I've had several problems since surgery still not healed my surgery was March 30 I've had three infections and some abscesses and I have done nothing but when I'm supposed to do I hate the way they looked and I really want a second opinion I have try care as well I'm hoping they will pay for me to get better ones .
sxybell26
August 6, 2016
Sorry my spelling I did the voice thing.
drob96
August 1, 2017
Wow this looks great. Congrats girl! I'm 20 & looking into breast reduction by the same Doctor. This helps. Thankyou.
UPDATED FROM butterfly164
4 months pre

Finally today an appointment has been made to see...

butterfly164November 13, 2012
Finally today an appointment has been made to see my pcm, the appointment is set for thursday at 1. im so glad i was able to get in this week. im a little worried though! i want to make sure when i talk to him/her i say all the right things and dont forget anything important. hopefully everything will go smoothly and i will be able to get a referral.

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UPDATED FROM butterfly164
4 months pre

I went to see my pcm i believe the week before...

butterfly164November 29, 2012
i went to see my pcm i believe the week before last.. and i was able to get my referral to see a plastic surgeon. so today was my appointment and it went so well! the doctor was great and i felt so comfortable with him and i really believe this is who i want to do my surgery. this was a big step for me it seems like it took so long to get to this point, so now i need to really start making some things happen. the main issue now is going to be my insurance. i know how insurance can be but hopefully the process wont be too difficult.

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micfla
December 6, 2012
I am in Tampa too. I'd be interested in your results and your doctor once you reach that stage. Good luck!
butterfly164
December 6, 2012
i will definitely keep everything updated! i havent had an appointment with him yet, but i know i want Dr.Greenwald. ultimately my decision will be made after the appointment and seeing how we interact and what kind of vibe i get from him. but based on his pictures and reviews i know thats who i would like
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