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32 Years Old, No Kids, Breast Reduction (Finally!) and Lift - Akron, OH
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Just a little over 2 months to do before my...
WORTH IT$8,000
Just a little over 2 months to do before my surgery! I've had a big chest for as long as I can remember, started wearing a bra in 4th grade and it just went up from there. I've always been self-conscious of my HH chest and this has lead to low self-esteem, poor posture, shoulder grooving, headaches, etc. You all know where I'm coming from! I'm a little nervous about the surgery and recovery, simply because this is the first time I'll be having general anesthesia.
I'm looking for some community and support from the RealSelf community. My friends and family are supportive, but I've faced more than enough "just send them right over to me" comments from other women ......almost making light of the medical reasons why I'm having this procedure. Anyone relate?
I'm looking for some community and support from the RealSelf community. My friends and family are supportive, but I've faced more than enough "just send them right over to me" comments from other women ......almost making light of the medical reasons why I'm having this procedure. Anyone relate?
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UPDATED FROM rebeccer
2 months pre
38 HH
I'm ready to say adios to these babies! Any prep tips? I've been more motivated to exercise arms and shoulders...I figure that can't hurt right!?
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October 3, 2016
Time to plan ahead. I'm preparing meals and freezing them so when I no longer have help, I can just defrost something. To make it easy, I just double a recipe when I'm making dinner. I've made soups too, and froze them as individual servings so I have healthy meals for lunches- no high salt canned goods. I purchased multi sizes of sport bras that open in the front making sure I will be able to return sizes that don't fit. I'm stocking the pantry with the heavy items so I will not need to shop for them for a month. Also, cleaning the house so I don't have to stare at dirt and clutter when I don't feel well. Hope that helps!
October 3, 2016
Thanks! Good tip about stocking up heavy items ahead of time and buying bras that can be returned. My surgery is in December and I'm thinking about Christmas decorations.....may skip because I don't want to have to re-pack them. The thought of that makes me sad though!
October 4, 2016
I only wore 1 surgical bra for 6 weeks! It came with my surgery. Super lite weight material, just hand wash in Woolite & put in dryer for 15/20 min & when U get out of shower & all dried off put it back on. Nurse & PS advised NOT to buy anything till after the 6 weeks, SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR NEW BRAS YOU Can KEEP & Use FOR A LONG TIME!!
October 5, 2016
Tip1. Prepare yourself for 3 weeks 'full' rest. DVD's, books whatever you like. I knew before that I had to rest but didn't think that it would be this much of rest.
Tip2. put everything you need these 3-4 weeks within handreach. You can't reach high!!! Very important to keep your arms low.
Tip2. put everything you need these 3-4 weeks within handreach. You can't reach high!!! Very important to keep your arms low.
October 12, 2016
This a good to build strength and get rid of any weightt you want to lose. I put my self on a good mean plan and started drinking coconut water to hydrate cells. Get a complete blood count performed to make sure all of your levels are good, if not you have time to correct them.
UPDATED FROM rebeccer
10 days pre
Starting to notice the 'symptoms' and they're driving me crazy!
As I get closer to the surgery date (less than 2 weeks!!!) I'm getting more and more annoyed with the 'symptoms' that I've lived with for so long. Yesterday at work all I could think about was how my shoulders were hurting because the bra straps and the little metal hook pieces were digging into my skin. I've obviously lived with this for so long, and don't even remember being so annoyed with it. It's like my brain is saying...."not much longer", "it doesn't have to be this way"! Anyone else relate? I was getting a head start on Christmas cookies over the weekend and I kept having to stand up straight (from leaning over the counter) to stretch my neck/back. No fun!
My Pre-Op appointment is on Monday. I'm to meet the anesthesiologist and the doctor and nurse again. I'm trying to come up with a list of questions to ask.....any suggestions are more than welcome! This is my first surgery (just wisdom teeth before) so I'm new at all of this!
My Pre-Op appointment is on Monday. I'm to meet the anesthesiologist and the doctor and nurse again. I'm trying to come up with a list of questions to ask.....any suggestions are more than welcome! This is my first surgery (just wisdom teeth before) so I'm new at all of this!
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December 1, 2016
I'm scheduled for the 15th. Had my pre op Tuesday and almost backed out. Found out I need Lovenox blood thinner. Not happy . Maybe drains. Dr had originally said no but nurse at pre op said maybe. I am 45 and in good shape. DD/Ddd that are long and deflated. My neck, shoulder and back hurt all the time but I never complain. Hubby not thrilled. Says he doesn't believe in unnecessary surgery. I agree and wonder if I am being vain. Yes, I will look better, hopefully barring a disaster. I could live with them, sure but I feel eventually I will do it. Feel guilty that I will be laying around not to useful. Kids are in HS and MS but it is sports season and lots of practices and games happening. The dr says I will be up and going in 4-5 days. But all these ladies here say recovery is way longer. So I am worried about a long healing process. Have you changed your mind at all, questioned your decision or just full steam ahead? I will lose a deposit if I back out now. And once I pay in full, (which I was supposed to do Tuesday but got scared and they gave me breathing room), there are no refunds. So afraid to commit. Don't talk to hubby about it. He will take me and take care of me on surgery day but no way to understand. And of course I don't know if I should go through with it either. Ugh! Such stress.
December 2, 2016
I'm sorry you're feeling this stress! Full steam ahead for me! No regrets at this point and I'm very excited about it. My friends and family don't all understand my decision but they are supportive anyway.
December 13, 2016
You are the only one who can make this decision! The fact that you have come this close, leads me to believe that you really want/need this surgery! For me, it was my husband who finally suggested that I look into this! I am 62 years old and thought I was getting too old for this, but my breasts continue to get larger and more pendulous as I get older, and the neck and back pain has increased greatly. I do think you will need more then 5 days to recover back to normal activities! I think more like 4-6 weeks! But that's only from everything I've read....plus my daughter had this surgery 20 years ago. She did great, but was only 22 years old! So whatever you decide, I wish you all the best.....You will make the deciaion that is best for you!
December 13, 2016
My husband has been great through my recovery and he too is like your husband didn't believe in it until he went to the consultation appointment with me and heard all of the health issues these large breast contributed to so you have to make the decision for you I am 2weeks postop and feel good my recovery and healing are going well the drains were in for about 5 days and then they took them out which was not bad at all but you do have to rest and destress to heal well and quickly,I have no regrets either and I am 44 so go for it and I pray with and for you and your family. You'll love the relief you'll feel immediately!!!!
December 14, 2016
Thank you so much and continued best wishes for your healing too! So happy for you! :)
December 15, 2016
Thank you and I pray you get the results you want and gave a speedy recovery!
December 1, 2016
My reduction& lift was six weeks ago. I was nervous too! The waiting is the hardest part I think. You'll be so happy when it's done! Wishing you all the luck!! I felt like the worst part about it all was just that I couldn't do all of what I normally do for a while. The surgery is easy and pain? Just really not bad at all ( trusting you stay up on the heavy stuff for a few days).
Good luck:)
Good luck:)
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