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I've been approved for Breast Reduction surgery and suffer with Gollactorreah. Will this be a problem for my surgeon? (photo)

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Sambo1Oct 29, 2014
I've been approved for BR surgery and suffer with Gollactorreah. Having had blood tests my hormones are all normal. GP thinks it could be a side effect of venlafaxine. I BF my son till he was 18mts. Milk dried up by 6mts. I get occasional let-down reflex and when I squeeze I can get milk. Sometimes Green - again GP says it's where it's not being used. My question is - will this be a problem for my surgeon?!

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