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Almost 25, No Kids, DDD/E to Hopeful C? - Albuquerque, NM

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Hi everyone! I am a graduate student, ready to...

cjbpdeam
$6,000
Hi everyone! I am a graduate student, ready to graduate in May. I am married, with no kids. After I graduate my mom is taking me on a trip and my husband and I are finally taking our honeymoon, so I better be able to rock a bikini by then! I have always wanted a breast reduction since sometime in high school. I think we all know the reasons; unwanted attention, chronic pain... it can especially get uncomfortable in my profession (social work). I am currently a 36DDDD I think, 5'5 and 137lbs. I decided to take the leap after realizing that this is the perfect time to do it. I have my mom and husband to take care of me, and amazing professors, supervisor and employer who will let me take as much time recovering as I need. Right now my surgery is scheduled for either February 9th or February 11th (my birthday!). I'm super excited, but soooooo scared for the surgery/pain. I have been to the hospital twice in my live, and both for minor reasons - fracture and a few stitches. I try to really healthy so I hope the pain and recovery won't be too tough. I'm excited to join this community of amazing, strong women and hopefully be a help to future ladies!

cjbpdeam's provider

Jean M Shimanek

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (5)

January 26, 2015
You're gonna be great . Are you sure you meant 4 Ds? I thought it ended at 3 but heck I don't know lol I have DDD .. My surgery is 2/23 but thats if my tax refund comes in time for me to pay the balance of 3500 by the 9th or around otherwise I'll reschedule for a bit later has to b e paid 2 weeks . My birthday is Friday sura be nice to get t he money or at least an email telling me it's gonna be here in time by my birthday. I'll be 40 ugh that looks ugly I hate typing that .. well bright side my boobs will be 25 again . No my boobs sacked at 25 too lol .. As for recovery I hear it's not that bad I don't think any muscles are cut (I don't THINK ) anyway I hear the worst pain is the drains .. well be sure to post some pics and good luck
January 26, 2015
Good for us! Don't worry, mine have been sacked since they sprouted :) I don't think the recovery will be bad. Some doctors require drains, but mine said she only puts them in if necessary. I hope I don't get them cause they seem painful and gross! Good luck with yours!!! Lets keep in touch on the progress :)
January 26, 2015
I meant sucked..lol they sucked at 25 stupid auto correct
January 26, 2015
Oh yeah my Dr said he puts in drains that's the only thing I dread . But he met every other expectation I had no FNG and doing the superior medial which I may have already said I hear gives fuller upper pole . Anyway what matters is getting them reduced and lifted if they are a little flat on top so be it anything beats this. Yes let's keep in contact this site has helped me a lot I've made lots of friends and it's helped talking to others as they went through the process and helped pass time lol
January 28, 2015
It will be such a relief. With anything, there are negatives but in this case the positives significantly outweigh the pain, drains, scars, whatever! Oh yeah, and I know exactly what you are talking about. I'm 25 in a few weeks and my boobs have sucked since day one!
UPDATED FROM cjbpdeam
5 days pre

Six days away...

cjbpdeam
I'm getting excited and nervous. I've never had this drastic of a change happen to my body! I keep looking in the mirror and wondering how different it will be. I think I'm most excited for the pain to go away and to not have pendulant breasts! I think that's the thing I'm most self conscious about. This is weird, but I am nervous to have a needle in my arm for the IV! I got my blood drawn for the surgery, which wasnt bad, but the longer the needle was in my arm the more freaked out I got. Hopefully that won't happen with the IV too. Maybe I'll have to warn the anesthesiologist? Is that totally weird or is anyone else scared of that too?

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February 5, 2015
Oh you just got a few days to go...
UPDATED FROM cjbpdeam
1 day pre

Tomorrow is the day!

cjbpdeam
Well, tomorrow is the big day! I am getting excited and nervous. I woke up this morning extra excited, but I am nervous about the recovery. To ease my anxiousness I thought I would write a list of all the reasons I'm excited to get this procedure done. Maybe it will help some of you too!
1. A lot less back pain!
2. Better posture
3. My shoulders wont constantly be tense
4. My boobs wont be so pendulant (blech!!!!)
5. I can wear matching undies and bras
6. String Bikinis!
7. Be able to wear a dress that doesn't have to cover a big bra that creeps up by back and peeks through the dress
8. Do more sportsy things, like golf, tennis and best of all... running
9. feel more confident naked
10. Feel more confident overall!

I cant wait. If any of you gorgeous ladies have any last minute advise for me, let me know! I would love to hear it :)

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February 10, 2015
Good luck be sure you have something that buttons or zips up the front . I was just talking to another lady having BR surgery and that's one thing we talked about . That and figuring out a way to secure drains .. there are some gadgets out there but ive yet to find one . So lots of people safety pin them with big diaper pin like safety pins . Not passing the pin through the tubing but just securing it around the tubing then pinning it to their clothes .. this has been on my mind a lot