27yo, No Kids, 36G to 34DD!! WOOHOO Banff, AB

I love to go into VS an la sensa never been able to buy there .., and it is so much fun when I get asked "what size are you looking for?" And I say 36j ...the look on some of the teen/twenty year old staffs faces is like ...how do I tell her we don't go that large ;)

You just made me laugh out loud. I almost spit out my tea. LOL! thank you for that. I love VS but only by the sweats and workout wear. I am ready on Nov 15th. OMG!! I am a nervous wreck!.

Thank you!! Recovery, for me at least, has been pretty easy! I had the lollipop procedure done, not the anchor, so really only one incision to heal and my surgeon doesn't use drains for BRs, so didn't need to worry about that. I'm not sure what your surgeons procedures are, but I was allowed to move my arms (just hurt a bit in the beginning because of the lipo bruising), and I could sleep on my side (again very gingerly because of the bruising).

I was afraid of the anesthetic as well, but all the nurses were so great that after the anesthesiologist put in my IV I was pretty okay, still terrified but I was okay because I knew the other side had greener grass!!

I think the worst part for me was walking into the OR, I've never been on one so it was a little scary. But I had to remember that I chose this, so it wasn't as scary as actually needing surgery because something was wrong with you. But one they get you on the table you're out in a couple of minutes :-) but first they stick some monitors on you and put these compression things on your legs (so weird!), and then an IV and an oxygen mask (which also feels weird because it auctions to your face when you breath in), and then you're out! And then you wake up in the recovery room!

I had my surgery at the hospital because it went through my provincial health insurance, but I had to go back to my surgeons office as one of my incisions had opened (I wrote a post about it), also terrifying but my case was unusual as the running stitch had come loose, it didn't tear open or anything... Anyways, when she sewed me back up we were in their operating suits and it was a lot less scary than the hospital! So keep that in mind.

After surgery, I would say touch your boobs often!! Before surgery I was worried that I was going to have like phantom limb syndrome with my boobs, so after surgery I just needed to look at them all the time and touch them and make them mine again, and everything was great, I love them. And when I saw the surgeon last week she said that she's really happy and that they are still swollen and she expects them to still decrease in size over the next couple months. So when you first get sized a couple weeks after don't be concerned if you aren't the size you want to be yet :-)

I hope that helps!! Have an awesome vacation :-)

Thank you! You made my head feel lighter. I need to concentrate on vacation now and when I come back I will be mentally prepared. SO Glad you are happy with your new body! take care :-)

I wanted a BR since I found out it was a thing - my mum had one 11 years ago when I was 16.
Living with big breasts I kind of felt like I wasn't always 'me' or the me that I was supposed to be. But after the surgery, when I saw myself for the first time, I knew I didn't lose anything! I totally gained more confidence and I'm so happy with the way they look now, even if they do have scars, I don't care.

Hi! Yep AB health is covering the lollipop! I'm not sure what all goes on behind the scenes, but i basically filled out some forms for the office and sent them in, they called and book my consult for sept 3rd. I went in on the 3rd, saw the nurse quick, then another lady came in to take some photos and then the nurse came back and after the surgeon came in and we talked about what I wanted and all my questions, and she showed I diagram of the 'keyhole' that turns into the lollipop. She also said that they don't use drains as its kind of old school thinking and that the body can actually absorb the fluid from the breast reduction as its not that much. She did say though that the anchor depends on the breast - if you had large sagging breasts then they would recommend the anchor. And after that I saw the patient coordinator and she just wanted payment for the surgical bra and I ask her if she was sure that there was no other fees and she said nope there isn't, so I ran outta there as fast as I could before they could change their mind. :-)
And because it's going through insurance I didn't have a choice on the date, so they scheduled me in 13 days later for sept 16! No time to change my mind!!
Honestly, I think I prefer the anchor method after seeing some of the infections that women get around the T incision - just less to heal and get infected. Seems weird that OHIP would make you pay extra for the dr cutting you less???

Good evening , and thanks for your fast reply. I guess you wanted to say that you prefer the lollipop method (not the anchor) as indeed there is less to heal. My doctor also does not use drains usually; only if the breast tissue is extremely dense.. I hope he'll mansge without the drains in my case. Did they give you any pre-surgery instructions except for not eating and drinking after midnight? I did my lab work today and will be seeing my surgeon on the 24th. Surgery date is on the 28th. I have talked to a few ex-patients of his and they were all very happy with his work. No infections or complications, the only thing is you have to communicate your " wish size" very clearly as this doctor is known to be conservative when taking out tissue. By the way, does Alberta Health require a certain minimum amount of tissue to be removed or is it up to your doctor? Did he/she say how small they are going to make you? Many thanks for your reply!

Yes I did mean I prefer the lollipop :-)

They did give me pre surgery instructions, besides not eating and drinking, just a bunch of medication and tea and protein powder that I can't take 2 weeks prior. And then to take my anti nausea pill a couple hours before surgery, and to wash with anti bacterial soap (Dial), but that's basically it.
I asked my surgeon for a C cup, and she said she would do her best, but won't go smaller that what she thinks is proportional, which is okay (as long as I'm a D or smaller).
I don't believe AB health has a requirement, it was never mentioned to me nor could I find anything on that on the AB health website. I think it's just a 'is it medically necessary' procedure, and in my case the doctor agreed that it was :-)

Hi! I am also in Ontario, and my doctor explained that all methods should be covered by OHIP, aside from liposuction used for aesthetic means. Have you tried searching for a second opinion? Maybe the doc is preferring a different method.

All the best.