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45 Years Old, 3 Grown Kids, Can't Wait to Have These 38GG Breasts Reduced! UK. Aberdeen, GB
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Hello all, been browsing this site for a couple of...
cherryh2008October 18, 2015
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Hello all, been browsing this site for a couple of weeks, trying to pluck up the courage to write a review myself lol (you know the feeling, right?) ;-) Like many of you I've always had large breasts, first bra was 34C at age 10 :o by the time I finished school at 17 I was a DD. Continued to grow with each pregnancy, been a 38GG for past 10 years or so, considering I am only 4ft 11ins tall I and size 12/14 on bottom I am rather top heavy.
I have suffered back, neck and shoulder pain and grooves in shoulders from bra straps since my late teens and am sick of either spilling out of or looking "matronly" in most tops and paying a fortune for well fitting bras and swimsuits. Like many of you i'm sure, the first thing I do when I come home from work every day is whip my bra off and breathe a sigh of relief lol (don't you just hate it when you get an unexpected visitor and have to get someone else to answer the door while you duck into another room to put your bra back on?!) haha
Had consultation 2 days ago (am going self pay as I don't think I could handle the stress of jumping through all the hoops to get it done on the NHS). My surgeon put me immediately at ease, explaining the procedure in great detail and answering all my questions fully. I am booked in for op on 5th January 2016 (unless a cancellation comes up before then). He is fully booked up till Christmas, which I dare say is reassuring that he's a popular surgeon. So provisionally I have 11 weeks to prepare myself for the surgery. It has been a massive help reading everyone's stories on here, good to hear (and see) all the bad bits as well as the good. I'd been having a mini meltdown just preparing for the consultation!! I was so anxious in case he wouldn't think I was a suitable candidate for the surgery as my BMI is 30 but it wasn't a problem thankfully.
I have been so relieved to read so many of you are having or have had the same anxieties as me, after dreaming of having smaller breasts for over 30 years I have been shocked to find myself doubting my decision now it is finally going to happen! Like some of you I keep imagining the worst and wondering if i'm being selfish putting my life at risk going under general anaesthetic and potentially leaving my sons without a mother, i'm sure this is a very common worry and my sons think i'm being silly thinking that way because they see how much I've suffered over the years and know I really need the surgery. Maybe it's because it's an elective procedure for what many people think of as a cosmetic surgery. Those of us carrying round huge boobies all our lives know this procedure is a medical necessity to vastly improve our quality of life right?
Anyway I've rambled on long enough for now, thanks for listening ;-) I feel much better already just getting those thoughts out, happy to hear from anyone with any words of wisdom over the coming months lol
Happy healing ladies x
I have suffered back, neck and shoulder pain and grooves in shoulders from bra straps since my late teens and am sick of either spilling out of or looking "matronly" in most tops and paying a fortune for well fitting bras and swimsuits. Like many of you i'm sure, the first thing I do when I come home from work every day is whip my bra off and breathe a sigh of relief lol (don't you just hate it when you get an unexpected visitor and have to get someone else to answer the door while you duck into another room to put your bra back on?!) haha
Had consultation 2 days ago (am going self pay as I don't think I could handle the stress of jumping through all the hoops to get it done on the NHS). My surgeon put me immediately at ease, explaining the procedure in great detail and answering all my questions fully. I am booked in for op on 5th January 2016 (unless a cancellation comes up before then). He is fully booked up till Christmas, which I dare say is reassuring that he's a popular surgeon. So provisionally I have 11 weeks to prepare myself for the surgery. It has been a massive help reading everyone's stories on here, good to hear (and see) all the bad bits as well as the good. I'd been having a mini meltdown just preparing for the consultation!! I was so anxious in case he wouldn't think I was a suitable candidate for the surgery as my BMI is 30 but it wasn't a problem thankfully.
I have been so relieved to read so many of you are having or have had the same anxieties as me, after dreaming of having smaller breasts for over 30 years I have been shocked to find myself doubting my decision now it is finally going to happen! Like some of you I keep imagining the worst and wondering if i'm being selfish putting my life at risk going under general anaesthetic and potentially leaving my sons without a mother, i'm sure this is a very common worry and my sons think i'm being silly thinking that way because they see how much I've suffered over the years and know I really need the surgery. Maybe it's because it's an elective procedure for what many people think of as a cosmetic surgery. Those of us carrying round huge boobies all our lives know this procedure is a medical necessity to vastly improve our quality of life right?
Anyway I've rambled on long enough for now, thanks for listening ;-) I feel much better already just getting those thoughts out, happy to hear from anyone with any words of wisdom over the coming months lol
Happy healing ladies x
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October 19, 2015
I soooo relate to having to run and throw a bra on just to answer the dang door. So glad my kids are getting old enough to tell the visitor to hold on a sec.
I was a 36K and am about 3 weeks post-op. You will be so happy to get that weight off your chest! I feel years younger.
I was a 36K and am about 3 weeks post-op. You will be so happy to get that weight off your chest! I feel years younger.
October 19, 2015
Thanks Sobriquet :-) good to hear you are recovering well and feel good. I am looking forward to feeling lighter, more mobile and like you say years younger! Happy healing hunni xx
October 20, 2015
Hi Ks31, many thanks for the recovery tips :-) my surgeon has recommended at least 4 weeks off work as I have a pretty physical job (lots of quite heavy lifting and on feet all day) so he suggested 4 weeks off then probably first 2 weeks back on lighter duties. I work in a big supermarket an spend a lot of time pulling heavy stock cages, stacking shelves and keeping warehouse stock tidy. I will probably spend first 2 weeks back at work on checkouts which is less physically demanding than shop floor work. He recommends the Triumph workout bra (I was surprised at this as it is back fastening and I thought front fastening would be easier to get on and off especially in first few weeks). Like you, I was thinking of getting a couple of the asda ones too, they seem pretty good and much cheaper than some of the bigger brand alternatives :-)
Am sooo hoping I too will pass the pencil test! Don't think I have passed it since I was about 10 years old! haha At the moment I could hold a whole pencil case full under there! :D But not for much longer hopefully lol The tummy looking bigger afterwards is quite common I think, stands to reason I suppose, you can see it now its not half covered by humungous boobies lol :D
Glad to hear you are healing well and you are delighted with your results, wishing you well for the rest of your recovery xx
Am sooo hoping I too will pass the pencil test! Don't think I have passed it since I was about 10 years old! haha At the moment I could hold a whole pencil case full under there! :D But not for much longer hopefully lol The tummy looking bigger afterwards is quite common I think, stands to reason I suppose, you can see it now its not half covered by humungous boobies lol :D
Glad to hear you are healing well and you are delighted with your results, wishing you well for the rest of your recovery xx
October 20, 2015
Pencil case!? I could have held the whole desk I think lol. You're very wise re work if you do physical work. I just do a desk job and it's more than enough to cope with at this stage. I lifted the crate containing the online shopping delivery at the weekend which was a mistake and my hubby told me off. Was much easier when it came in shopping bags lol.
Strange re the different advice. I was told front fastening clothes and bras only for the first few days at least as they didn't want me moving my arms round too much to pull clothes on or do things up as this would assist with healing. The Asda bra has removable padded cups which I like not only for protection but I only told 2 people at work so it makes the procedure less obvious. When they're used to the padded cup size and I'm more healed up I'll remove them
Strange re the different advice. I was told front fastening clothes and bras only for the first few days at least as they didn't want me moving my arms round too much to pull clothes on or do things up as this would assist with healing. The Asda bra has removable padded cups which I like not only for protection but I only told 2 people at work so it makes the procedure less obvious. When they're used to the padded cup size and I'm more healed up I'll remove them
October 20, 2015
I'm a 38 too and bought the XL one and wear it on the looser setting as it's still quite sore. I still can't wait to rip my bra off when I get home but that's because I'm a bit sore rather than my boobs being gripped to within an inch of their life xx
October 20, 2015
Haha desk! love it! That made me chuckle :D Thanks so much for sharing your experiences, it really is helping alleviate my pre-op anxiety! Nothing helps like a good giggle, looking forward to hearing from you again.....desk, haha :D :D
October 24, 2015
So, 3 and a half weeks in now. Still annoyingly sore like I've got a bad case of sunburn all over my boobs especially at the sides. If this overall soreness would go away things would be perfect but it's just an irritant, not terrible. I'm taking standard painkillers for it off and on. Sometimes it's worse than others. Side sleeping is fine now but I can't sleep on my front very comfortably (I am a front and side sleeper). I had to sleep on my side after the first 5 days or so because sleeping on my back caused me back pain as I'm simply not used to it. Side sleeping became much easier when the stitches were out and not pulling.
I saw the nurse last week and am now signed off by the hospital and don't need to go back until I have my post op review with the PS after 6 months. I have a couple of tiny areas that still need to heal a little but other than that everything has healed and I've been handed some silicone tape to cover the scars. It lasts 5 days or something and is to be removed when showering. I put it on today having tried a test patch to check it wouldn't irritate my skin. It all looks a bit of a faff to take it on and off for showering but I'll give it a go for now. Looked it up on Amazon to see about buying more when this runs out (I have enough for a couple of weeks at a push I think) and it's like £80 for a box of 5 strips!! I may be switching to bio oil instead I think! It's not like I intend to walk around topless with the scars on show so I'm not ultra paranoid about the scars being visible.
Tesco had a sale on and I bought 2 end of sale bikini tops to try out for £3 each lol. Just for the novelty factor - a D cup and a C cup :-). The C cup fits perfectly but strangely the underwires on the D cup aren't flat to my chest so not sure that one is the right shape for me. I think bikini tops tend to come up a bit bigger than bras so I'm still expecting to be a D / DD but the other amazing thing is the bikini tops are halter necks. I could never wear a halter neck as the weight of my boobs used to cut into the back of my neck like it was being sawed off, but now I don't even need to tie the neck up - everything just stays put! It still amazes me :-). I'm not allowed to wear underwires for 3 months but couldn't resist trying them on.
I saw the nurse last week and am now signed off by the hospital and don't need to go back until I have my post op review with the PS after 6 months. I have a couple of tiny areas that still need to heal a little but other than that everything has healed and I've been handed some silicone tape to cover the scars. It lasts 5 days or something and is to be removed when showering. I put it on today having tried a test patch to check it wouldn't irritate my skin. It all looks a bit of a faff to take it on and off for showering but I'll give it a go for now. Looked it up on Amazon to see about buying more when this runs out (I have enough for a couple of weeks at a push I think) and it's like £80 for a box of 5 strips!! I may be switching to bio oil instead I think! It's not like I intend to walk around topless with the scars on show so I'm not ultra paranoid about the scars being visible.
Tesco had a sale on and I bought 2 end of sale bikini tops to try out for £3 each lol. Just for the novelty factor - a D cup and a C cup :-). The C cup fits perfectly but strangely the underwires on the D cup aren't flat to my chest so not sure that one is the right shape for me. I think bikini tops tend to come up a bit bigger than bras so I'm still expecting to be a D / DD but the other amazing thing is the bikini tops are halter necks. I could never wear a halter neck as the weight of my boobs used to cut into the back of my neck like it was being sawed off, but now I don't even need to tie the neck up - everything just stays put! It still amazes me :-). I'm not allowed to wear underwires for 3 months but couldn't resist trying them on.
October 25, 2015
I know exactly what you mean about halternecks, being able to wear them is one of the things i'm looking forward to most! Must be such a thrill being able to pick up cheap little bras/bikinis! Finding my new small size on the rail will be such a novelty. Had a funny moment in asda the other day, was looking for sports bra for post op and they didn't have one small enough (yes I said SMALL enough!) haha that was a weird experience :D
I've looked into the silicone strips too and like yourself I was shocked at how expensive they are, but if they work it will be worth it, you'll know yourself if you see results or not. I have concerns about sleeping on my back post op too, I am a front sleeper and can't imagine being able to sleep on my back but time will tell. I'm feeling much less anxious about things this week, actually getting quite excited but i'm sure I will be up and down and everything inbetween over the coming weeks lol. Hope you feel more comfortable soon and the sunburn feeling subsides quickly.
I've looked into the silicone strips too and like yourself I was shocked at how expensive they are, but if they work it will be worth it, you'll know yourself if you see results or not. I have concerns about sleeping on my back post op too, I am a front sleeper and can't imagine being able to sleep on my back but time will tell. I'm feeling much less anxious about things this week, actually getting quite excited but i'm sure I will be up and down and everything inbetween over the coming weeks lol. Hope you feel more comfortable soon and the sunburn feeling subsides quickly.
October 25, 2015
I'm not sold on the silicone strips but will persevere with them for the time being, at least until I've used the box up. I'm not good with faffy things :-). They seem to have flattened the more lumpy skin right round the sides pretty well but I'm now a bit red right under my boobs so I may leave them off the underneath for a while. That was the last place for the skin to heal so I wonder if it's just not ready for the silicone yet.
I was a little anxious for the whole 3 months whilst I was waiting for the op until the very last week. Then I just wanted it over and done with and was actually excited about getting it done.
Just had a lovely soak in the bath and that seems to have helped ease the sunburn feeling. Haven't taken any painkillers today but will probably take some tomorrow when I'm back at work as I don't really want to be uncomfortable at work.
I was a little anxious for the whole 3 months whilst I was waiting for the op until the very last week. Then I just wanted it over and done with and was actually excited about getting it done.
Just had a lovely soak in the bath and that seems to have helped ease the sunburn feeling. Haven't taken any painkillers today but will probably take some tomorrow when I'm back at work as I don't really want to be uncomfortable at work.
October 25, 2015
Glad the soak eased it a bit, hope it continues to ease. Are you managing on paracetamol & ibuprofen or have you needed anything stronger?
October 26, 2015
I think I had Oxycontin straight after the op when I was in la la land. Made me a bit dizzy, then the next couple of days (I stayed in 2 nights) I was on paracetamol, diclofenac and dihydrocodeine. I had the same 3 drugs given to me on discharge and always needed the dihydrocodeine at night but mostly managed on the paracetamol and diclofenac during the day (I took the dihydrocodeine occasionally during the day when I was very sore). Makes you constipated though so be warned lol. For the last week I've just used ibuprofen and paracetamol but today was the first day where I haven't needed any pain killers. I was only slightly sore today so definitely easing off. Might try no painkillers tonight and see how I get on. I decided that I would take the painkillers when I needed them and not try the martyr approach where I stayed in pain. I know the soreness will stop completely soon so I can stop all painkillers at that point.
October 26, 2015
I agree, quite right not taking the martyr approach, no point being in pain when you don't need to be. Coincidentally I've been taking paracetamol, diclofenac and dihydrocodeine over the last 4 weeks for post dental extraction complications (infections, dry socket and nerve damage) so I know what you mean about the constipation lol Hope you get on okay without painkillers tonight, sounds like you are definitely well on the road to recovery, good to hear :-)
October 30, 2015
4 weeks post op and I've hardly needed painkillers. Just on the odd occasion really, but I'm still taking paracetamol at night just because I was a bit uncomfortable without. Still slightly sore but not too bad. I have an annoying bit under my left boob at the bottom of the vertical incision that doesn't want to heal. It healed up once but is now a bit weepy again. Not sore or infected - just annoying lol. Everything else has healed up pretty well and the nipple scars are fading already.
I can now sleep on my front! It's different from before though as I could almost shove my boobs out of the way before, but not these smaller things - I'm having to lie right on top of the nipples! Feels different and quite strange! Swelling must have pretty much gone as they are feeling softer and more natural looking than the hard forward projecting lumps I had post op. I was quite attached to my new upright boobs tho lol. Bruising has also completely gone now. Still get the sunburn feeling off and on and a few sharp twinges that last a couple of seconds which I think are the nerves repairing themselves.
One not so great thing is that I have to see a breast specialist as the biopsy has come back with 'abnormal cells' or something. They routinely check all the tissue that is removed. The PS said that the breast specialist will probably just say that they need to monitor me more closely than they otherwise might have as I may be higher risk. This wouldn't have shown up on a mammogram (had my first one in March as it happens) so I guess it's good that I've found out. Apparently this isn't uncommon but meh!
I can now sleep on my front! It's different from before though as I could almost shove my boobs out of the way before, but not these smaller things - I'm having to lie right on top of the nipples! Feels different and quite strange! Swelling must have pretty much gone as they are feeling softer and more natural looking than the hard forward projecting lumps I had post op. I was quite attached to my new upright boobs tho lol. Bruising has also completely gone now. Still get the sunburn feeling off and on and a few sharp twinges that last a couple of seconds which I think are the nerves repairing themselves.
One not so great thing is that I have to see a breast specialist as the biopsy has come back with 'abnormal cells' or something. They routinely check all the tissue that is removed. The PS said that the breast specialist will probably just say that they need to monitor me more closely than they otherwise might have as I may be higher risk. This wouldn't have shown up on a mammogram (had my first one in March as it happens) so I guess it's good that I've found out. Apparently this isn't uncommon but meh!
October 29, 2015
Hi, Thank you for your post it's really helped me, I'm booked in for surgery on the 23/11/15 and it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one that's petrified! I like you have gone private as I tried the nhs a few years back and was told my 38g/h breasts wernt out of proportion to my frame :-( , I will post my story and pics once it's done :-)
October 30, 2015
Aw i'm glad my story is helping others as reading other womens experiences on here has really helped me too. It has been quite a shock to find how scary the thought of it is, really didn't expect the mixture of emotions ive had (and will have to come yet I'm sure lol) but this site is great, it's really helping me deal with my fears and prepare for the op and recovery. Good luck for next month, i will be following your progress and wish you a happy and healthy recovery xx
October 31, 2015
Hi we are the same age. I am on my 5th week after the surgery. I tried for five years to get the nhs to do my surgery. In the end I have gone private. I wish I never waited. The surgery went well I feel great. It seems a slow recovery. I'm not sure what size I am yet. I feel like a little girl going to get my first bra . The surgeon removed 3kilo from my breasts. This website is fantastic good luck you will feel great I'm sure.
October 31, 2015
I had 3kg removed too. I didn't bother trying the NHS as I knew I'd be turned down and I didn't want to have to meet a whole bunch of unhelpful and judgmental people, but I did wait 10 years before plucking up the courage to have it done privately. Like you I wish I'd had it done earlier. I echo the slow recovery comment. I'm on week 4 and thought I'd be completely back to normal now but it's a bit slow going. Totally worth it though!
November 1, 2015
Thanks Harriet, wow 3kg is a big reduction, you must feel so much better without that weight on your chest! I'm really looking forward to having it done, hope your recovery continues well x
UPDATED FROM cherryh2008
3 months pre
Before pics
cherryh2008October 29, 2015
Took some before pics today
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October 29, 2015
Posting these pics today has alleviated any doubts I was having about whether I should have the reduction surgery! It has made me look at my breasts with an objective eye and shows how much I have avoided looking at them. I actually hadn't noticed how marked the asymmetry is between them and how badly my posture is affected by the weight of them. Surgery day can come quickly enough now!!
October 30, 2015
You will be amazed by how light you will feel with those reduced and how your posture will improve.
October 30, 2015
Thanks, i am looking forward to feeling lighter and standing a bit taller hopefully. Will be great not having to carry the weight of them around all day.
October 30, 2015
Your shoulders will feel like they are made of air. Mine do :-). I can relate to the down to the waist photos. Not much longer to go though!
October 31, 2015
Just 9 weeks to go :-) will pass quickly with christmas coming too, will be busy at work and at home so plenty to keep me occupied while im waiting for op :-)
October 31, 2015
I have lived with such a big weight on my chest for so long that I do feel very light now. I can't wait to have the drains removed on Monday and get back into the gym in 6 weeks. I'm excited for yours in a couple months. You will be amazed how you will feel with a few pounds removed from your chest. Have a great holiday season!
January 25, 2016
Thankyou for posting your pics, it could be me we look so similar. I NEVER photograph my breasts. I have just joined up so I hope I can find your after pics- I am going to surgery on Feb 1. I am 55 years old and ecstatic.
January 25, 2016
Wishing you the best of luck for your surgery! If you click on my profile and scroll down you will see all my updates including after photos. Like you, i had never photographed my breasts in my life and was so embarrassed to do it but after seeing others do it and reading their reviews for a couple of weeks i thought what the hell, now i do it without a thought and show them to anyone who's interested haha. Not everyone's cup of tea though, just do what's comfortable for you. This site is a great source of support, i have found it invaluable before and after surgery and I'm sure you will too :-) x
UPDATED FROM cherryh2008
18 days pre
18 days to go :)
cherryh2008December 18, 2015
Thought I better update as I have just over 2 weeks to go. I have been reading so many of your stories over the past few weeks and can't emphasise enough how much each and every one of your journeys has helped me ride the emotional rollercoaster we all have to ride on the path to "enlightenment" (see what I did there?) lol
Even though I have come to terms in my own mind that I am absolutely doing the right thing for my health and well being, (in fact these past few weeks my neck, back and shoulder pain has never been worse!) I found myself experiencing something which I thought I was well prepared for but apparently not.........the insensitivity of some people!!!
Long story short, I confided in a couple of colleagues at work yesterday (women whom I have worked with for many years and thought would understand my reasons for doing this) and I wish I hadn't!
Now, as i'm sure any of you looking at my photos on here can testify, I have very big boobs for a woman of 4ft 11ins? Well apparently I must hide them well as their reaction to my news was a disbelieving "but why are YOU having that done? you're not THAT big!" now JILL (name changed) SHE really needs a reduction!" (after a conversation with "jill" it turns out I am actually at least 2 cup sizes bigger than her!)
I was just so gobsmacked at their insensitivity, made me feel like I was being silly having such a procedure, just because I've learned to disguise my size! It really knocked me for six because I know how much I am suffering with these huge boobs and clearly they have no idea. I was pretty upset but maybe it's because it's getting close now and my feelings are a bit sensitive. Has anyone else experienced negative feedback from people? If so how did you deal with it?
Even though I have come to terms in my own mind that I am absolutely doing the right thing for my health and well being, (in fact these past few weeks my neck, back and shoulder pain has never been worse!) I found myself experiencing something which I thought I was well prepared for but apparently not.........the insensitivity of some people!!!
Long story short, I confided in a couple of colleagues at work yesterday (women whom I have worked with for many years and thought would understand my reasons for doing this) and I wish I hadn't!
Now, as i'm sure any of you looking at my photos on here can testify, I have very big boobs for a woman of 4ft 11ins? Well apparently I must hide them well as their reaction to my news was a disbelieving "but why are YOU having that done? you're not THAT big!" now JILL (name changed) SHE really needs a reduction!" (after a conversation with "jill" it turns out I am actually at least 2 cup sizes bigger than her!)
I was just so gobsmacked at their insensitivity, made me feel like I was being silly having such a procedure, just because I've learned to disguise my size! It really knocked me for six because I know how much I am suffering with these huge boobs and clearly they have no idea. I was pretty upset but maybe it's because it's getting close now and my feelings are a bit sensitive. Has anyone else experienced negative feedback from people? If so how did you deal with it?
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December 18, 2015
Lot's of people said "you don't need a BR" you look fine. Well they don't deal with the pain they caused me so I blew them off. Now they see me and I tell them how good I feel and they are jealous how perky they look. Ignore the naysayers!
December 18, 2015
Thanks boudoir, felt better after getting that wee rant out of my system lol thank you for your support
December 18, 2015
I hardly told anyone at all except my (female) boss and 2 girls I work with. No one was was judgmental thankfully but to be frank it wouldn't have bothered me a jot! One is a C, and the other 2 are cup sizes around a G. I was an HH which they were surprised about - guess scaffold bras hide it well :-) and one of them now wants it done herself. I asked them to keep it to themselves which they did. I returned to normal life and do you know not one person has so much as mentioned anything. I'm not sure if they just didn't notice at all, or whether they were too embarrassed to say anything. I suspect they didn't notice to be honest. Ultimately the person you are having it done for is you, not anyone else, so why worry what anyone else thinks. Let someone walk a mile in your shoes (or bra!) before they criticise. I'm still loving my new, smaller, lighter boobs just as you will too. I don't regret anything for a single second. Well other than I didn't have it done years ago!
December 18, 2015
Thanks ks, i've hardly told anyone at work either, i was annoyed at myself for not thinking quickly enough to avoid answering the questions of why I'm taking time off work lol I should have had a cover story prepared but i was caught off guard haha anyway i gave myself a talking to and I'm okay now. Like you said the only persons opinion that matters is my own anyway :-) getting so excited now, not long to wait now x
December 19, 2015
It was easier for me as I just had a week off so I just said we were doing some things round the house. You should have said 'woman bits' and that would have shut most people up
December 19, 2015
Somehow it chopped off half of my reply!
I'm sending good wished for your great result early in the new year. It will top any Christmas present you ever had believe me. Expect to be a bit sore but I'm over 2 months in now and back to normal (well the new small chested normal anyway :-) ) xx
I'm sending good wished for your great result early in the new year. It will top any Christmas present you ever had believe me. Expect to be a bit sore but I'm over 2 months in now and back to normal (well the new small chested normal anyway :-) ) xx
December 19, 2015
Hi iM in the same position that I hide my big girls well. People always say "your not that big" and are then shocked when I tell them I'm a 30 HH/J. I'm quite petite and 5' 3". I've got a consultation January 15th after years and years of thinking about a reduction. Always felt it was vain of me to want this as I'm healthy and there are people having surgery because of breast cancer but I am 52 now and don't want to spend the rest of my life hiding myself and feeling so physically and mentally uncomfortable and I know it will only get worse. Good luck with your op, it's good to see other women from the Uk as our post op care seems to be different from the USA so would love to hear your experience.
December 20, 2015
I agree with you regarding the "vanity" issue, so many people think of a breast reduction as a "cosmetic" procedure but I'm pretty sure the vast majority of us do it for the health benefits and the fact that it makes us look better is a bonus lol I will update my progress as it happens and wish you luck with your consultation. Merry Christmas! x
December 22, 2015
Wishing you the very best as your big (to be small!) approaches. As far as others' reaction, I find that many people project their own fears about change/surgery, etc. onto us, and have trouble with empathy in general. They have no idea, right? You do what you need, and we're here to support you! Good luck!
December 26, 2015
Hello cherryh2008 I've had this also, people I thought were my friends were not supportive of me getting this surgery it's just boils down to jealousy on their part, I look great and have lost some weight and people are not happy, the claws have definitely came out which is very sad and unnecessary. Just ignore them you there will always be people like that. Best of luck xx
When I woke I was back in my room and the pain was much less than I had envisaged immediately after surgery. I had 3kg removed in total so it was quite a big reduction. As soon as I got out of bed I could feel how much weight had literally been lifted off my shoulders. My neck, back and shoulders will thank me forever! I've been a bit sore since the op and I'm still quite swollen but this has been manageable with painkillers and I love looking at my small boobs. I can wander around braless if I feel like it and can get away with wearing soft genie bras when I go out. I can never remember a time when I could get away with going braless in company :-). The soreness will stay around for a few weeks longer I believe but the surgery is lifechanging. My PS said that in my case it was definitely not a cosmetic procedure. I just wish I'd had it done years ago!
Good luck for the surgery. The results will be fabulous! xx
If you don't mind me asking, what size were you before and what size do you anticipate you will be once all the swelling has gone? I am 38GG at the moment and my surgeon said he thinks my end result will be either C or D. As your recovery progresses I would appreciate any tips you learn along the way to make the process as easy as possible :-)
Thank you again for your reply, wishing you a happy and healthy recovery xx
I don't know how long you are intending to take off work but I had my surgery on the Wed, had all of the following week off and then went back the Monday after that, so 12 days after. I was pretty sore still then so another week may have been advisable. Try not to do too much in the first couple of weeks. I would take painkillers then forget not to lift and stretch up too much and then was sore again. Other than that my main tip is to rest up, especially in the first week and take painkillers when
That should read take painkillers when you need to as it makes life much more pleasant. I'm still sore underneath which is annoying as I thought it would have worn off by now but I know it will be gone soon and at this stage I don't have a single regret.
I'm just down the road from you actually. Well relatively speaking anyway, in Edinburgh.