52 Year Old, Who Developed Large Breasts As an 11 Year Old Child - Beverly Hills, CA

I am hoping to have relief from the upper and lower back pain. I'd like to learn to run, for the first time in my life. Tired of wearing bras with no support to avoid pain. I developed large breasts as an 11 year old child. I don't know what life will be like with smaller breasts. I am a little nervous about the recovery phase.

I've just read some other ladies posts about how they felt before surgery. I began to ask myself, 'How do YOU feel?' Well, that is a loaded question that I'll try to answer in a few words. I'm not scared, but I do feel apprehensive. I wonder if my surgeon will leave enough breast so that I am not a pear shape. I'm a big girl, not a skinny-minnie. I also wonder if I will regret this irreversible decision. I'm afraid of being depressed and I dread a rough recovery.

At the same time, I think of my aunts and great-grandmother who suffered with large breasts and consider myself blessed to have this option. I pray that everything I've heard is true. That after the surgery I will feel lighter and free of pain. I pray that this will happen for me. If it doesn't happen, I shouldn't have gone through all of this.

But, mostly I am looking forward to learning to run, to wearing bras that don't hurt, to wearing clothes that fit better, and to being happy with my new boobs.

I read Kate's New Boobs and she inspired me to celebrate this decision. Thank you Kate. I will celebrate!!

It's 5am and I'm on my way to the hospital. I'm not nervous at this point. I stayed up most of the night making sure the house was clean, dishes washed, pillows fluffed. I hydrated myself well the last few days in hopes of them finding a good vein. It's only a seven minute ride to the hospital and we're almost there. The next time I check in, my big breasts will be gone forever!