I developed in 7th grade and endured middle school teasing like being called "big boob Bennett" or Bessie the Cow. I was constantly groped and bra snapped through high school and the low point came when after waiting for an amusement park ride for nearly an hour, I was kicked off and made to walk the walk of shame back down all the emergency exit stairs because I could not get the safety bar down over my breast. It was when a doctor told me that I could diet all I wanted but I would never get rid of those breast that I made the decision to have them reduced. I feel I have waited a long time , I am now 49. I will not wait another year. 50 gets a brand new body. A major bucket list item has been checked off. Updated on 23 Dec 2015: Dec 21 the 4 week mark. The second drainage tube came out. The tube on my dominant side was different from day one. It was much darker, drained twice as much and was sore more than the other. I was expecting that it would hurt being removed. But it was merely just a uncomfortable tub and a slight sting. It is itching like crazy and did swell up because now the area must now breakdown and remove the drainage from the area. But I am so happy to be tube free! Updated on 23 Dec 2015: This question was asked if me by my 86 year old mother. My B cup, never leave the house without dressing up, Independant, self sufficient, sharp witted, sharp tongued, church going Diva of a Mother. I looked at her and said....why should I live the second half of my life carrying around these breast that. 1 I hate. 2 feel like they have their own identity. And 3. Stop me from being the woman I see my self being. My family lives long 80's and 90's My mother is healthier than I have This will change- Dec. 2nd was the first step. I promise- I will become the woman I always wanted to be. I want to exercise....I am excited about losing weight. I am dreaming of the day that I will be know as the 80 Diva in full body, mind and soul. Updated on 21 Jan 2016: I can't believe their mine. I can't believe it's even me.....after all these years. I am amazed ever week how they keep healing and changing. Updated on 29 Jan 2016: BR 12/04/15. 7.9lbs removed. What an awesome day! My 8 week post op was great I wanted to hug Dr. Brown so much. He is a life changer. He was so informative and gave me so much information about what I can look forward to over the next year....I love my breast now, but I had no idea they will only get better from here. Ask your questions ladies, no question is a dumb one, voice your concerns so you don't have to wait and wonder. And let's get exercising ... We can now find bathing suit top that fit....I will be ready for summer. Thank you Dr Brown, University of Michigan Plastic Surgery. Ann Arbor, MI Updated on 29 Jan 2016: As of today....44F down to 40C Updated on 3 Jun 2016: Wow! I'm smiling from ear to ear. Many years ago I had the most embarrassing and painful days of my life. After standing in an Amusement Park Ride for over an hour. When I finally took my seat the safety bar would not catch because my breast were to big. I was yelled at by the other riders for holding up the ride and finally park staff asked me to get off. This also meant I had to walk, the walk of shame back down through the waiting people. All snickering" she is too big, they kicked her off". This was the day that I decided to get a breast reduction. It took more than 10 years for it to happen but I did it. Well today I am back at that amusement park and although, mentally Im scared and scare'd. I'll be getting back on the rides again. I'm to old for these damn rides and I'll probably get sick but I have to do this to heal. Pray for me. Updated on 12 Jul 2022: I made the biggest mistake by not going through with my surgery in 2019 right before CoVid hit. I got Scared. For 3 years I have regretted it and now I ready to get it done. 1st consultation is Friday July 15th