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30 Year Old. 3 Children. 36 DDD. 5 feet 7 inches. 179 lbs. Hoping For a 36C. Waited long enough.
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30 Year Old. 3 Children. 36 DDD. 5 feet 7 inches. 179 lbs
mm1284555DFebruary 18, 2017
WORTH IT
Like Most of you ladies on here the story is all the same. Boobs at a very young age. The pain the embarrassment. The hopes of having pretty bras that are adorable. lol.
Well Ive been having back pain for as long as I can remember. NOTHING helps. Massages. Stretching. Physical Therapy. Chiropractor. I wasn't about to get hooked on pain meds either. All this was just a temporary fix. Just a band-aid covering up the underlying problem. My Large Heavy Breasts!!! I say 36DDD but I've never been measured. that's what Bra I've always Worn. Its not like you can go to the clearance rack and always buy a new bra. Stick to what ya know is what I always say!!
I had my my 3rd and final child about 6 Months ago. Never Breastfed. I am ready to get what Ive wanted since high school.. A Breast Reduction.
For years my Doctors have heard the same old thing from me.. Back pain.. Well now I was ready to do something about it. My Regular Physician Recommend Him. (He had to be in Network with my insurance) She called to make the referral. Cosmetics and Plastic Surgeon in Woodbury MN called me back set up a consultation on December 20th 2016. I went to the Consultation.
The Person that put me in the room asked me a few questions Took my weight... She came back and slapped this what looked like a breast implant (it said 500mg on it) on the table and said this is what your insurance company says how much you have to have removed. I got all hot and sweaty because it looked huge. I thought of walking right out. I refused to be intimated by a hunk of jiggly plastic. So I watched a video from the American Society of plastic Surgeons and waited for Dr. Jonathan Witzke to come in. He talked to me about my wishes. Talked about my history. Talked about what kind of reduction I needed. Asked if I had any questions. A different Lady came in They took Measurements and Pictures. Explained the risks. Explained what could happen if I did too much too soon. Kinda freaked me out.
The same Lady that Slapped the Implant on the table came back in and talked about what steps happen next and gave me some paperwork in a folder. She seemed very surprised that Dr. Witzke thought I was a good candidate for breast reduction. (Maybe because after many years of practice I've learned to Hide my Boobs very well)
It said in the paperwork they let me take home give us 3-4 Weeks to hear back from the Insurance company to see if you are approved. Me being a little OCD I called The office about 3 Weeks after my consultation to check on things and thank goodness that I did!!! because they said that someone had forgot to submit my claim to the insurance. (probably was the implant girl again. LOL. Just playing)
They apologized and said they would submit it right away. I was super fustrated because I've waited long enough and now to wait another 3-4 Weeks just seemed like forever again. But I immediately calmed down because I remembered everyone makes mistakes. Including myself!!!
I actually heard back within a week!!! (they probably put RUSH on it.) They said that my insurance APPROVED IT!!! Whoo Whoo!! The Health Partner's Same Day Surgery Center of St. Paul Mn called me the next day to set my appointment. I'm scheduled March 3rd 2017!!! Can't wait. My insurance company also called to verify a few things and sent me a link for videos about surgery and Breast Reduction Surgery.
So now Im trying to get all my ducks in a row. House Spring cleaned (right now it's 56 in February) It will be spring before you know it and I'm such OCD that I want to get all my Spring house cleaning done before the surgery knowing that I wouldn't be up for that vigorous cleaning for a few months after surgery. Got my post operation care supplies. Week off work. (hoping only a week) Kids are going to stay with grandparents. Hubby will take care of me after. Just ready to loose these Jugs. Oh and I'm trying to loose weight before surgery get back to my not so long ago pre pregnancy weight of 148. Since my consultation in December I've lost 11 lbs. I have 2 weeks to go before surgery I'm going to try to loose more. Very healthy way. Lots of protein. not starving myself. 1,300 calories a day.
***Update. My surgery was reschedule for Sat March 4th not Friday March 3rd 2017. and it was moved locations from Health Partner's Same Day Surgery Center to Regions Hospital in St Paul MN.
Well Ive been having back pain for as long as I can remember. NOTHING helps. Massages. Stretching. Physical Therapy. Chiropractor. I wasn't about to get hooked on pain meds either. All this was just a temporary fix. Just a band-aid covering up the underlying problem. My Large Heavy Breasts!!! I say 36DDD but I've never been measured. that's what Bra I've always Worn. Its not like you can go to the clearance rack and always buy a new bra. Stick to what ya know is what I always say!!
I had my my 3rd and final child about 6 Months ago. Never Breastfed. I am ready to get what Ive wanted since high school.. A Breast Reduction.
For years my Doctors have heard the same old thing from me.. Back pain.. Well now I was ready to do something about it. My Regular Physician Recommend Him. (He had to be in Network with my insurance) She called to make the referral. Cosmetics and Plastic Surgeon in Woodbury MN called me back set up a consultation on December 20th 2016. I went to the Consultation.
The Person that put me in the room asked me a few questions Took my weight... She came back and slapped this what looked like a breast implant (it said 500mg on it) on the table and said this is what your insurance company says how much you have to have removed. I got all hot and sweaty because it looked huge. I thought of walking right out. I refused to be intimated by a hunk of jiggly plastic. So I watched a video from the American Society of plastic Surgeons and waited for Dr. Jonathan Witzke to come in. He talked to me about my wishes. Talked about my history. Talked about what kind of reduction I needed. Asked if I had any questions. A different Lady came in They took Measurements and Pictures. Explained the risks. Explained what could happen if I did too much too soon. Kinda freaked me out.
The same Lady that Slapped the Implant on the table came back in and talked about what steps happen next and gave me some paperwork in a folder. She seemed very surprised that Dr. Witzke thought I was a good candidate for breast reduction. (Maybe because after many years of practice I've learned to Hide my Boobs very well)
It said in the paperwork they let me take home give us 3-4 Weeks to hear back from the Insurance company to see if you are approved. Me being a little OCD I called The office about 3 Weeks after my consultation to check on things and thank goodness that I did!!! because they said that someone had forgot to submit my claim to the insurance. (probably was the implant girl again. LOL. Just playing)
They apologized and said they would submit it right away. I was super fustrated because I've waited long enough and now to wait another 3-4 Weeks just seemed like forever again. But I immediately calmed down because I remembered everyone makes mistakes. Including myself!!!
I actually heard back within a week!!! (they probably put RUSH on it.) They said that my insurance APPROVED IT!!! Whoo Whoo!! The Health Partner's Same Day Surgery Center of St. Paul Mn called me the next day to set my appointment. I'm scheduled March 3rd 2017!!! Can't wait. My insurance company also called to verify a few things and sent me a link for videos about surgery and Breast Reduction Surgery.
So now Im trying to get all my ducks in a row. House Spring cleaned (right now it's 56 in February) It will be spring before you know it and I'm such OCD that I want to get all my Spring house cleaning done before the surgery knowing that I wouldn't be up for that vigorous cleaning for a few months after surgery. Got my post operation care supplies. Week off work. (hoping only a week) Kids are going to stay with grandparents. Hubby will take care of me after. Just ready to loose these Jugs. Oh and I'm trying to loose weight before surgery get back to my not so long ago pre pregnancy weight of 148. Since my consultation in December I've lost 11 lbs. I have 2 weeks to go before surgery I'm going to try to loose more. Very healthy way. Lots of protein. not starving myself. 1,300 calories a day.
***Update. My surgery was reschedule for Sat March 4th not Friday March 3rd 2017. and it was moved locations from Health Partner's Same Day Surgery Center to Regions Hospital in St Paul MN.
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Replies (10)
March 17, 2017
Hello!! Hope your surgery went well!! I'm close to your size and height and weight was excited to follow your progress! Hope all is well!!
March 21, 2017
Accidentally hit post before I was done with my comment. What stage are you at? I waited until I was done having children I have a 6month old at home. I didn't want to wait a day later.. I should have had one when I was in high school. would have saved me a lot of money and pain but I didn't want to have kids and have them Not be what I wanted and have to do a surgery all over again. I'm so thankful that I went through with it and had a great surgeon
March 21, 2017
Wow!!! You look amazing! Your surgeon did an amazing job! You must be so happy! Thank you for posting!! I have been approved by my insurance and trying to decode when to schedule my appointment. I had my tubes tied 7 years ago and wish I had decoded back then to do this but my husband was so against it. Turning 43 and not doing anything I wanted to do for me has made me realize all of the things I've been putting off that I WANT!! So finally decided to do it! Regardless of what my husband thinks i need this surgery. I'm 5'9" 167 lbs and am a size 32 I...I've been squeezing into 36 DDD for years. I have 4 kids 25, 13,12,7 I'm not too worried about recovery because they are all pretty self sufficient. Can't wait to say bye bye to these monstrosities
March 21, 2017
Yeah My Boyfriend of 12 years wasn't too thrilled about it either. But when I opened up my new ladies he said wow they are perfect. Which even made it more perfect.
So happy you made the decision to do this for yourself. I Don't regret it one %. Do you know how much your insurance requires to be removed? mine was 500mg's. I had lost 14 pounds before (I'm 164 right now) my surgery so I'm sure I lost a little weight in my boobs which made them be even that much smaller after the required amount was removed. I wanted to loose even more then that to get to my goal weight I was before I had the surgery. when I got pregnant with my now 6 Month old I was 148. so I didn't want to be saggy after my reduction and after I lost more weight. I was worried about that for nothing. I'm happy with whatever I end up with.
4 kids. Amazing!! it's hard juggling 2. In my title I said I'm a mom of 3. I still am but I'm a mother to an angel. She past away due to a car accident 3 years ago at the age of 5 and a half. It was really hard going back to the hospital where we said our goodbyes to her. I was pretty nervous about the surgery going in that that situation barely popped in my head. I'm thankful for that.
I would like to follow your recovery if you are going to post!! Best wishes!!
So happy you made the decision to do this for yourself. I Don't regret it one %. Do you know how much your insurance requires to be removed? mine was 500mg's. I had lost 14 pounds before (I'm 164 right now) my surgery so I'm sure I lost a little weight in my boobs which made them be even that much smaller after the required amount was removed. I wanted to loose even more then that to get to my goal weight I was before I had the surgery. when I got pregnant with my now 6 Month old I was 148. so I didn't want to be saggy after my reduction and after I lost more weight. I was worried about that for nothing. I'm happy with whatever I end up with.
4 kids. Amazing!! it's hard juggling 2. In my title I said I'm a mom of 3. I still am but I'm a mother to an angel. She past away due to a car accident 3 years ago at the age of 5 and a half. It was really hard going back to the hospital where we said our goodbyes to her. I was pretty nervous about the surgery going in that that situation barely popped in my head. I'm thankful for that.
I would like to follow your recovery if you are going to post!! Best wishes!!
April 25, 2017
Thank you for posting, how many days did you need help? Did you have a list of things you needed. I'm so nervous. You look great!!
April 25, 2017
I had my surgery on sat and I got my kids back the following Friday night 6 days later. They were 2 and 6 months old. went back that Monday so 9 days later.
My hubby helped with my first shower the next day. Getting bra on and of and dressed. He worked during the day while I was home and was home at night. I honestly really didn't need that much help. But I'm a very self sufficient person (Hobby farmer and lead supervisor at my job)
If you looked through my pictures the only thing that I highly recommend is the refill ice packs that were blue in my picture. I bought off Amazon for about 8.00 each.
I bought pre made meals like lean cuisine and Marie calender pot pies so I didn't have to cook.
Zip up sweat shirts instead of button up.
THIN maxipads to line the bottom of your bra at the T junction. I bought the smallest pack and had left overs.
Dial soap for in the shower washing the area.
I was nervous but excited. Just make sure you tell then your wishes. I wish I would have made sure I told him I wanted to be a small c.
You will do great and feel great.
I noticed after I had it my back still hurt.. but I then realized it was my back adjusting to a new normal. Someone asked me about 2 weeks ago how my back was doing and I said holy [RS bleep].. I really haven't had any back pain!! It was such a shock and I immediately got happy.
Good luck.
When is your surgery?
My hubby helped with my first shower the next day. Getting bra on and of and dressed. He worked during the day while I was home and was home at night. I honestly really didn't need that much help. But I'm a very self sufficient person (Hobby farmer and lead supervisor at my job)
If you looked through my pictures the only thing that I highly recommend is the refill ice packs that were blue in my picture. I bought off Amazon for about 8.00 each.
I bought pre made meals like lean cuisine and Marie calender pot pies so I didn't have to cook.
Zip up sweat shirts instead of button up.
THIN maxipads to line the bottom of your bra at the T junction. I bought the smallest pack and had left overs.
Dial soap for in the shower washing the area.
I was nervous but excited. Just make sure you tell then your wishes. I wish I would have made sure I told him I wanted to be a small c.
You will do great and feel great.
I noticed after I had it my back still hurt.. but I then realized it was my back adjusting to a new normal. Someone asked me about 2 weeks ago how my back was doing and I said holy [RS bleep].. I really haven't had any back pain!! It was such a shock and I immediately got happy.
Good luck.
When is your surgery?
UPDATED FROM mm1284555D
17 days post
I'm now 17 days Post operation. I'm am so…
mm1284555DMarch 21, 2017
I'm now 17 days Post operation. I'm am so happy with Dr. Jonathan Witzke!!! At Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeons. Woodbury, MN. 651-255-7777
I feel like a whole new Lady. I was off my pain meds within 24 hours after my surgery. I iced for the first 48 hours. Showered after day 2.
500Mg was removed off each boob. They said that's a pound off each breast. I will never look at a pound of hamburger the same!!! LOL. I think am a very positive outcome. I'm one of the Very Lucky ones that had amazing Surgeon. Surgery. And Recovery
My children were with my Mother in law and my mom for the week. I went and got them 6 days after my surgery. I couldn't take being away from them that long. Even though we went to dinner there a few nights to see them. I tried very hard not to pick them up but a moms got to do what a moms got to do. A 6 Month and a 2 year old are not self sufficient. And I wasn't about to wait for Breast reduction surgery until they were.
I was pretty much pain free after 4 days other then when I put pressure on them.
My steri strips stayed on for over a week. I still have Surgical tape/Mesh glued onto my Under Boob the "T" area. You really cant see that its there. It's Itchy once in awhile. A little bit yellowish discharge on the bottom of boob for the first 3 Days. (Less then a pinky nail size drops). I used ultra thin maxi pads stuck them to my bra to absorb anything.
I returned to work 9 days post op. Now at 17 days post op I am able to sleep somewhat on my side and flat not elevated. I've had extremely good range of motion in my arms about a week out and getting better everyday. I am able to lift my 27 lb child with no problem. The only thing that hurts is when something puts pressure on my Breasts.. And Holy Sensation!! Ive heard that some people loose it.. Not me. My nips are now ultra sensitive to the Cold and Touch I'm actually hoping that it subsides a little. Every now and then I get the "zingers" that people talk about. But I don't think they are as bad as people made them out to be.
I hope that I will be even smaller then I am at Day 17. I feel like I'm a little swollen still. want to be a low C. I'm pretty sure that's what he said I would be after the insurance requirement of 500mg each to be removed.
Dr Jonathan Witzke is a miracle worker. I'm very happy with my after Boobs! And a whole new chapter in my life! Thank you!!!
I feel like a whole new Lady. I was off my pain meds within 24 hours after my surgery. I iced for the first 48 hours. Showered after day 2.
500Mg was removed off each boob. They said that's a pound off each breast. I will never look at a pound of hamburger the same!!! LOL. I think am a very positive outcome. I'm one of the Very Lucky ones that had amazing Surgeon. Surgery. And Recovery
My children were with my Mother in law and my mom for the week. I went and got them 6 days after my surgery. I couldn't take being away from them that long. Even though we went to dinner there a few nights to see them. I tried very hard not to pick them up but a moms got to do what a moms got to do. A 6 Month and a 2 year old are not self sufficient. And I wasn't about to wait for Breast reduction surgery until they were.
I was pretty much pain free after 4 days other then when I put pressure on them.
My steri strips stayed on for over a week. I still have Surgical tape/Mesh glued onto my Under Boob the "T" area. You really cant see that its there. It's Itchy once in awhile. A little bit yellowish discharge on the bottom of boob for the first 3 Days. (Less then a pinky nail size drops). I used ultra thin maxi pads stuck them to my bra to absorb anything.
I returned to work 9 days post op. Now at 17 days post op I am able to sleep somewhat on my side and flat not elevated. I've had extremely good range of motion in my arms about a week out and getting better everyday. I am able to lift my 27 lb child with no problem. The only thing that hurts is when something puts pressure on my Breasts.. And Holy Sensation!! Ive heard that some people loose it.. Not me. My nips are now ultra sensitive to the Cold and Touch I'm actually hoping that it subsides a little. Every now and then I get the "zingers" that people talk about. But I don't think they are as bad as people made them out to be.
I hope that I will be even smaller then I am at Day 17. I feel like I'm a little swollen still. want to be a low C. I'm pretty sure that's what he said I would be after the insurance requirement of 500mg each to be removed.
Dr Jonathan Witzke is a miracle worker. I'm very happy with my after Boobs! And a whole new chapter in my life! Thank you!!!
Replies (7)
April 20, 2017
That's amazing! The mole pictures shows how saggy they really were
April 21, 2017
I really have no idea. I wore a 36DD bra but I spilled out on top sides and even the bottom.
I just liked how the smaller bra pushed them back. So I just say I was 36 DDD or more.
I just liked how the smaller bra pushed them back. So I just say I was 36 DDD or more.
May 1, 2017
Your surgeon did a Great Job. Thank you for posting.
May 14, 2018
You’ve pretty much answered all the questions I about post baby, post surgery and returning to work, etc. I’m glad everything went so well!!
UPDATED FROM mm1284555D
18 days post
Well today I removed the Mesh/Tape that was…
mm1284555DMarch 23, 2017
Well today I removed the Mesh/Tape that was glued to my T area. It was a little uncomfortable but I am so happy that I did it. I feel even better. have all range of arms back without feeling like if I stretch too far my incisions are going to pop open. The glue was pretty hard to remove. I used rubbing alcohol and a wash rag. That part was more painful then the strips coming off. I think that my scars look pretty great. other then the end of them under my armpit area. and they are still a little red from rubbing glue off. There is a bump on each side. I've heard of being able to have it removed later so I'm not too worried about it.
I go in 2 days for my 3 week Post Operation visit.
I go in 2 days for my 3 week Post Operation visit.
Welcome to the community! Thank God you called the insurance company or you may have been sitting another 6 weeks. Congratulations on getting the approval quickly after that.
This surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself. You will feel like a new woman very soon. Please don't starve yourself, you also need to be healthy and not run down on surgery day. My favorite weapon with dieting is Weight Watchers. It's been my best friend for 8 years now. Super easy, no need to buy special foods and you can track right on the mobile app.
Please let me know how everything is going for you.
Yes I'm very glad I called.