POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS
54 & Going from a DD to A/B and Can't Wait! - Bangor, ME
ORIGINAL POST
Breast reduction was something I had never really...
jb90619August 5, 2016
Breast reduction was something I had never really considered as an option until speaking to a friend about it last spring. I am quite active -- bicyclist and musher -- and frankly, my 38DDs get in the way. I saw a PS last month and was delighted to learn my insurance will cover the procedure. Of course, that meant going with the insurance mandated reduction amount which will take me to a small B or large A. This did concern the PS who thought I may be happier as a C. Nope, I thought long and hard about it and, while i could afford to pay for a custom job, I am more than happy to have small breasts at this point. My feminine identity is not tied into breast size at all and, frankly, at this point in my life it's really about comfort and quality of life.
I am now waiting on scheduling but it is looking like it will take place at the end of August. I am nervous but quite excited!
Some questions for those who have done this:
What's the recovery time like? I live alone and have animals that need tending.
Were you happy with the results?
Anyone feeling like they did, indeed, go too small?
I am now waiting on scheduling but it is looking like it will take place at the end of August. I am nervous but quite excited!
Some questions for those who have done this:
What's the recovery time like? I live alone and have animals that need tending.
Were you happy with the results?
Anyone feeling like they did, indeed, go too small?
Replies (3)
August 11, 2016
I am 56 and went from a DDD to an A. Yes, quite a shock. My PS thought I would end up being a C but I told him to take as much as he could and I am not disappointed. I have carried those mountains around forever. I do think the more you have removed, the harder the recovery might be. I also had a free nipple graft done and my right nipple has been slow in healing though I haven't had any complications, it's just been a little slower than the left. (My surgery was July 6). I am married with a dog - I don't work so I'm fortunate but I was up and about the next day with lots of rest in between but really moving around more at the end of the first week. I wasn't really able to walk my dog until about week 4 because she tends to pull and weighs 75 lbs but I did take her swimming so she could exercise and my husband walked her when he got home from work. My advice would be to have someone help you with the animals as far as walks and exercise if you can (feeding them you'll be fine) for the first few weeks. Good luck...let us know your surgery date.
August 16, 2016
I VERY MUCH ENJOYED YOUR POST AND STORY I HAVE DD46 SIZE BREASTS I AM SET TO HAVE MY SURGERY SEPT 27TH MY INSURANCE TURNED ME DOWN SO I HAD TO GO FOR FIRST A CONVENTIONAL WAY SO I HAD PT FOR 6 WEEKS .I AM TRILLED I WAS FINALLY APPROVED. FOR MY SURGERY . I AM GOING FROM A DD46 TO A LOW B CUP. I WANT SMALLER BOOBS. I WILL FEEL A LOT BETTER.
UPDATED FROM jb90619
Before - can't wait for my surgery date!
jb90619August 11, 2016
Posting a before photo - this was very scary to do, but I take courage from you brave women on this site blazing this path!
Replies (3)
August 11, 2016
At 63 , and like yourself not at all seeing my breasts as my female identity, I can say smaller is better. I really had to beg to get as small as I am ( 4 months post op-34 C) I would have happily taken an A or B cup. As older ladies our skin is much more vulnerable to gravity and these babies do drop and fluff!
August 12, 2016
I haven't had a reduction yet, but I'm SO glad to hear someone else say that this is more about comfort than a tie to my feminine identity. My best friend (who's also 57 like me) went to a A/B from a K, and she is immensely happy about it. She had to convince the doctor and thankfully he complied. I wish you the best. I'll keep track and hopefully get inspiration to get these DD's down to an A/B myself!
UPDATED FROM jb90619
I have a date!
jb90619August 16, 2016
Huzzah! After more than a 54-year relationship, on Sept. 9 I bid farewell to the bulk of "the gals." My surgery date has been set by Bangor Plastic and Hand surgery. First pre-op appointment this week. As they are located about 4 hours to my south, they are going above and beyond to accommodate my schedule. It's getting real!
Thank you for joining us in the community. I went from a DDD to a full B and love the results. It's heaven not having anything hanging in my lap. It's one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Take a look at my Notebook and you will see my two guides from my experience.
Glad to have you here with us in the community.