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Big boobs now gone!
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Where do I start?! I'm 29, mum of one gorgeous...
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Where do I start?!
I'm 29, mum of one gorgeous little girl and have lost a significant amount of weight in the last 3 years. To date I have lost over 40 kgs (88lbs) which is brilliant, however an unfortunate result of that is being left with a great deal of excess skin and REALLY saggy boobs.
I've always had very large boobs (it me it seems like I went from having no boobs at all, to having a DD cup in high school). I'm currently a 14GG (34GG) and even with all of the weight loss my boobs didn't get any smaller at all. Instead, the now hang even lower than they did before!
For many years I have gone back and forth trying to decide if I really wanted to have the surgery, however earlier this year I just couldn't take it anymore and knew I needed to do this.
The main points that made me decide to do it:
- serious back/neck/shoulder pain
- huge difficulty in buying bras!!
- unable to find any clothes that fit me right
- unable to see weight loss results as all clothes hang off my boobs which makes me seem just as big as before (I feel CHEATED by my weight loss!)
- unable to run and play easily with my daughter. How can I run after her and play games when I have to hold my boobs against my cheat if I move any faster than a walk
- exercise is downright painful! Even with heavy duty sports bras there is huge bounce and it hurts!
- I could go on.. :P
So I made the decision and am very lucky to have a truly amazing and supportive husband who said we would do anything we needed to do to make me comfortable, pain free and happy. His one condition to this was that we find a great surgeon that my husband was confident would do the best job possible.
Our search began and we found a surgeon. We had our pre-op appointment in February and discussed options. I was really happy with him (as was my husband) and the PS was very confident he could get great results. We also decided that I would get abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at the same time to remove the huge amounts of excess skin I have on my belly too.
Now the wait begins.. I'm booked in for surgery on 14 June and am excited, and nervous all at once! Watch this space for further updates!
I'm 29, mum of one gorgeous little girl and have lost a significant amount of weight in the last 3 years. To date I have lost over 40 kgs (88lbs) which is brilliant, however an unfortunate result of that is being left with a great deal of excess skin and REALLY saggy boobs.
I've always had very large boobs (it me it seems like I went from having no boobs at all, to having a DD cup in high school). I'm currently a 14GG (34GG) and even with all of the weight loss my boobs didn't get any smaller at all. Instead, the now hang even lower than they did before!
For many years I have gone back and forth trying to decide if I really wanted to have the surgery, however earlier this year I just couldn't take it anymore and knew I needed to do this.
The main points that made me decide to do it:
- serious back/neck/shoulder pain
- huge difficulty in buying bras!!
- unable to find any clothes that fit me right
- unable to see weight loss results as all clothes hang off my boobs which makes me seem just as big as before (I feel CHEATED by my weight loss!)
- unable to run and play easily with my daughter. How can I run after her and play games when I have to hold my boobs against my cheat if I move any faster than a walk
- exercise is downright painful! Even with heavy duty sports bras there is huge bounce and it hurts!
- I could go on.. :P
So I made the decision and am very lucky to have a truly amazing and supportive husband who said we would do anything we needed to do to make me comfortable, pain free and happy. His one condition to this was that we find a great surgeon that my husband was confident would do the best job possible.
Our search began and we found a surgeon. We had our pre-op appointment in February and discussed options. I was really happy with him (as was my husband) and the PS was very confident he could get great results. We also decided that I would get abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at the same time to remove the huge amounts of excess skin I have on my belly too.
Now the wait begins.. I'm booked in for surgery on 14 June and am excited, and nervous all at once! Watch this space for further updates!
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UPDATED FROM moon_maiden
1 month pre
I can now officially say that I'll be having my...
I can now officially say that I'll be having my surgery next month! I'm starting to get really excited, and a good bit nervous about recovery.. all of the stories about swelling are freaking me out just a little bit :P
Am hoping the month goes by quickly - would feel so much better if I had less time to think about things!
Am hoping the month goes by quickly - would feel so much better if I had less time to think about things!
Replies (3)
May 5, 2013
Congrats on your upcoming surgery! Don't be nervous about recovery, just be prepared to rest and take it easy and be sore. I was driving by 6 days post-op and just taking Tylenol during the day and Vicodin and muscle relaxer at night to help with back sleeping. It is SO worth it!!!
May 5, 2013
Congrats! This will be a life changer for you . The relief from the heavy breasts is immediate . Honestly this surgery is not bad . The pain is so minimal that you should only need pain meds for a week. But everybody is different. The sorness is tolerable . It does become a nuisance because we just want to be able to do everything we did before . This is by far the easiest surgery I have had .I've also had ovarian surgery, hysterectomy and shoulder surgery ,plus birthing 2 children . This requires patience and doing what the dr.says. And plenty of rest! You will be fine . I would suggest you don't dwell on the what ifs. The state of mind we get ourselves in is much worse than the actual surgery and recovery . Best of luck to you!!!! You will love the results!
May 5, 2013
You will be so happy for this decision. I know it was the best decision of my life. It is a real life changer and the small amount of discomfort is so worth it. Be patient and follow your doctors instructions and you will be just fine.
UPDATED FROM moon_maiden
1 month pre
Alright - this time next month I will have had...
Alright - this time next month I will have had surgery! I want the time to hurry up and pass. Want it done already and be recovering..
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May 14, 2013
I know its hard to wait . But use this time to prepare . It will be here in no time .
June 12, 2013
Only a few more days! Good luck!
June 13, 2013
Thanks autumnangel :) Even less than that actually.. I'm in Australia so am a day ahead of the rest of you.. I'll be in surgery in under 12 hours now! Argh!
June 13, 2013
You are probably in twilight right now getting shrunk! I hope for the best!! Talk to you soon!
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You will feel and look fabulous once this is done!!! I am so excited for you to start your journey. I did both surgeries myself and love the results.