I am 31 years old nurse that is so ready for the surgery. I'm just shy of a month until the day. I have 4 kids, married, and work full time. I have 10 days scheduled to be off work following the surgery. I have been more than ready for half my life to have smaller boobs. I started wearing a D cup in 6th grade. I have been obsessed with stories, blogs, and pics since I found out I was approved. Is there anything I need to know or to take with me to the hospital? I am not sure about where to buy the best post op bras either. Updated on 15 May 2015: Today marks 3 week until surgery day. I have never been more ready for anything. I stay on this site and other blogs reading about reductions and how to keep myself in tip top shape afterwards. I have taken 10 days as my vacation so I pray that is long enough. I don't lift anything much at work so I can hopefully return on time. Updated on 26 May 2015: Well things are starting to set in now. Hospital called this morning to preregister for pre-op on Thursday and I am to be at the hospital on Friday June 5th at 5:30am! Ugh, nerves haven't really set in yet. Booked a hotel room close to the hospital since we have to be there so early and it is over an hour away. Since the days are getting closer it seems I hate my huge boobs now more than ever. They are just in my way no matter what I do. I have not found anything positive out of being well blessed in my years of having them. I had to quit taking all meds on May 20th and for me who has migraines out the wazoo I am hoping this surgery helps. Tylenol does not do the trick when needed. I am unsure on size to go to in the end. I honestly said I wouldn't mind to be a B cup but everyone keeps telling me I will regret it. I am a DD or DDD in some bras now and feel the weight of them is as much as two concrete blocks. This site has really helped with going through with the procedure. Hoping this will be the start of a new me! Will post photos soon as I get the chance. Updated on 30 May 2015: I went on May 28th to see my PS for the last time before surgery. From this site I gathered a lot of questions to ask and left the appointment feeling feeling great. He answered all of them and I left with great faith that I know this will be the best decision for me. I haven't had any nervousness yet. Maybe that will hit soon. I am down to 6 sleeps and it will be go time. We finally agreed on size and I will be going down to a C cup which is fine with me. I will post pictures soon. It's hard for me to get a minutes without one of the kiddos busting through the door. Updated on 30 May 2015: Finally got photos up. Not the best angle Updated on 2 Jun 2015: My PS called this afternoon and received my labs form the pre-op. I have always been anemic off and on all my life and he is concerned about that. My levels were down and he says he will re draw them Friday morning before the procedure. If they are still low we have to reschedule or I will have to have a blood transfusion. Ugh I just want to cry. There's no way I will be able to get this back up in time for Friday. Updated on 7 Jun 2015: Doing ok, really tired. Not too much pain. My arms hurt way worse than my boobs. Anyone else have that problem? Just trying to take it easy. Updated on 7 Jun 2015: Updated on 7 Jun 2015: First after pic Updated on 7 Jun 2015: Updated on 7 Jun 2015: Boobs much better Updated on 7 Jun 2015: 2 days post op Updated on 8 Jun 2015: Updated on 8 Jun 2015: Updated on 8 Jun 2015: Today marks 3 days post op. Starting with surgery day I had to be there at 5:30 am. Seemed as if everything flew by that morning. They took me to preop, repeated my blood work since it was still low, and shipped me upstairs. I waited in the the holding area for about 15 minutes. Dr. Ward came in and did the markings. Afterwards they gave me the chill meds as she called it and I was wheeled into the OR. I began breathing in the mask and then I remember waking up to see my husband's face as I was being wheeled down the hall. My surgery was only supposed to take 3 hours and ended up taking 8. My poor husband was so worried and expecting every outcome imagineable. I did stay over night. My pain got a little high during the night where I asked for more than the tylenol extra strength. It was mainly about 5 on a scale from 1-10. I was restless and needed to sleep so opted for the demerol. Dr. Ward came in around 9 am and released me. He said things looked good so far and I am to call him every morning at 10 and he will let me know when to come in and have the drains removed. To me they are the worst part. They are barely draining 2 cc every 4 hours but he's the doc. I have tried to add pics but for some reason it will not let me. They do feel much smaller and I can't wait until he gets all the wrap off so I can see the new girls. Updated on 8 Jun 2015: Updated on 9 Jun 2015: 15th time I try for pics Updated on 9 Jun 2015: After. Drains are out tomorrow I pray. Updated on 9 Jun 2015: This is just where the tape has peeled back. Updated on 10 Jun 2015: Just left seeing my PS and had my drains removed. I was so very scared when I went in that I was nauseated and felt light headed. He snipped the two stitches on each and said are you ready? I started blowing out slow and he said are you ready again, little did I know I didn't even feel it at all. I had to sit and calm my nerves before I passed out. I'll post a pic when I get home. I'm so pleased with the turnout. My hubby said they looked great as well. I've had big boobs for the last 20 years. Updated on 10 Jun 2015: Updated on 10 Jun 2015: Updated on 10 Jun 2015: Updated on 11 Jun 2015: Updated on 16 Jun 2015: Well I went back to work on Monday. Wish I could've stayed out this week too but I'll make it. For the most part I'm doing fine with work. Just used to laying down or adjusting my boobs much easier if needed. All the nurses I work with of course wanted to see. There are 3 I know of that are planning to go for it now. Last night was also the first night I slept in my bed. That recliner was for the birds. I am propping up with pillows but it's still not the best. I'll just be glad when I can turn on my side and snuggle up. Also those of you who had drains, do you have hard spots on the area where they were? I go back to the PS on the 24th to get the stitches removed. How was that for any of you? Should I be nervous? Updated on 17 Jun 2015: I have been back to work now 3 days and think I'm doing too much. I have a tendency to be very hard headed and try to do way more than I should. I believe I am going to talk with my boss in the morning and take the rest of the week off. I need to just take it easy I believe. What type of bra is everyone wearing the first 2 weeks after surgery? I have tried 3 different and they absolutely feel as though they are cutting into me and ripping open my incisions. I took my bra off in the car on the way home this afternoon. Updated on 29 Jun 2015: I went back to the PS on June 24th to get the stitches/staples out. The method he uses is to place this Benzoin with tape on for 6 weeks after. He says it gives the best results with minimal scarring. He placed that all over my boobs then applied the tape. I was told I'd probably come back at 2 weeks for the tape to be reapplied, which in turn kind of sucked since I have to drive a little over an hour to get there but I will do that if needed to get the results I was paying for. Then later that night I kept waking up and itched like a horrible case of poison ivy. Being a nurse I knew that this could happen and just thought it was my body getting used to it. The next morning I got up and it was horrible, whelped up, and on fire. I came in to work and showed the doctor I work with who said, call your PS you are highly allergic to this Benzoin. She in the meantime prescribed me some steroid cream but said the only way to stop this was to get it off. I called Dr. Ward and he wanted me to come in, I left work and drove to Paducah. He walks in the room and says "So you think you have a reaction?" I pulled one side of the gown back and showed him. He replied with "Oh [RS bleep]!" and sat down wondering what we could do then. Long story short it's been 4 days and I have improved greatly with the help of the cream and Vistaril for itching. The pics look bad but nothing compared to the real thing. other than I have had a great experience and still recommend this to anyone even after what I have been through. It is so worth it and I am very pleased with my new boobs so far. I put on my bathing suit yesterday from last year and I was so excited I woke up my husband (who works nights) and said look at my boobs!! If this is something you want to do, go for it. My pain was very minimal and manageable, more like a discomfort for me. I did have drains and still feel it was worth it. Oh and also he told me to go down to a C cup! Woot woot!! Updated on 16 Jul 2015: I am now over a month post op and getting better each day. I still have some small pains here and there but nothing unbearable. I've been told it's mainly nerves still connecting. I am pleased with finished product. I still can't sleep on my stomach and that bites but I'll make it haha. If you have been thinking about this I say go for it. It has been so worth it. I would do it again and sooner if I could go back. Updated on 16 Jul 2015: Updated on 17 Sep 2015: I'm a little more than 3 months post op. I am pleased with my new boobs so far. My incisions are still thick feeling if that makes any sense. I am having several rounds of sharp pains here and there during the day. Is this normal at this point or no? I have noticed if I fall asleep and wake up on my chest it's still tender as well. not so much pain, just tender. I was supposed to go for a check up last week but I didn't get to go. I need to reschedule that appointment today. Updated on 23 Sep 2015:
