35 Y.O. Saved by Breast Reduction - Ashland, OR

I was so sad. I was blessed with a lot of boob around 12. It was also that year that I was diagnosed with the beginning signs of scoliosis. :/ At the age of 19 I was unable to sit up straight for more than 20 minutes at a time without a lot of pain. Fast foward 16 years and I was MISERABLE. I lost one career due to back spasms and the inability to stand wtithout intense pain. I am very sensitive to pain medication and muscle relaxers. They made me SO sick and unable to function. The only help I found for pain was an amazing cannibis tincture. At the age of 33 I decided I hated myself. I lived in chronic pain. My bras pulled on my shoulders and made my neck and back numb. Every day was miserable. MISERABLE. There was never a bra I loved. Never happy in my clothes. I was teased in school and [RS bleep] shamed because of my early development and that horrible feeling continued on into my adulthood as I attracted all kinds of negative attention with my big boobs. I am sure there was postive attention, too, but it all felt gross to me. I realized how horrible I actually felt and I was all done. I realized I had to change everything that I could change that I hated and I had to take control of my life before it was too late. I had already lost my shine and I refused to lose myself. I decided to get some really good insurance and get those babies gone. I went with Moda health after some research showing that they do cover nessecary breast reductions. I proceeded to get very much needed care after that. They cover alternative care which is chiropractors, accupuncture and naturopaths. I found that as the year progressed I needed these healthcare professionals as I was in ridicuolous pain all the time. After more research for a surgeon I quickly found The Elizabeth Institute in Ashland Or. Dr. Herrons reviews were incredible and there was just something about her website and I knew I didnt even have to look for any other surgeons. I had a full body yes when it came to her and this procedure. I went in and met Dr. Herron and our first appt was all about symptoms and pictures for the insurance company. She told me all in all with the surgical facility, and all the tag on stuff, that the cost would be around 10,000. Not too much for a whole new life. I still havent received all my bills but I plan to update with a final cost total. :) I got the approval from my insurance 5 weeks later. I was very patient and I just waited for them to call me. When I finally got the call I felt like I had won the LOTTERY! I didnt know what to say or think. The thing was I had to have the surgery within 8 weeks of the approval date which was May 13th. I scheduled it for the 12th. I had to then get a mammogram to make sure that I did not have any cancer cells present. I had never had one. They did find some spots they were unhappy with and I ended up having a biopsy. This was the worst part for me because I wasnt sure if I was even going to get to have the surgery because maybe I had cancer instead. That was very, very frustrating for me. I just wanted those things gone! The biopsy turned out fine and I was approved to continue! Every single time I met with Dr. Herron I think I cried. I held so much emotion becasue of those things. They had ruined my life in my opinion and I was stuck in a moment I couldnt get out of. I had never felt attractive. I had never felt normal. I had never in my adulthoood been comfortable in my own body, literally and figuratively. That all changed on May 12th, my surgery date. I let Dr. Herron decide my final size. I have learned to let the professionals do what they do best. I brought in some friends to take care of me and I picked well. I have my own business so taking off for work was relatively easy. I felt better immediately. I would say the whole thing was relatively painless. I had more trouble with the pain meds than I did with the surgery. I didnt have drains and I was able to leave that day. I saw Dr. Herron the day after and she pinched my nipples and I could feel them! I was crying, of course, but it had nothing and everything to do with the surgery. It took a couple of days of looking down and realizing my dream had come true for me to stop crying. 10 days post op I went out to my first dinner and I sat up straight for the whole thing. Of course, I cried :P. This is probably the best most life changing thing I have ever EVER done. I will be so grateful I did this for ever. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago but I wouldnt be the same and I wouldnt have found Dr. Herron then. I went from a 38DDD to a 40C. I cant even. I look and feel better than I think I ever have and I am only post op day 13. I cant wait to get to the finish line and start biking and going to the gym again! I can feel this new me just waiting to get out there and finally be seen and finally feel beautiful. Ive spent my whole life trying to hide and I dont feel like I have to do that anymore. Dr. Herron probably saved my life and she defintely saved my heart and soul.