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My breast reduction journey begins.

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Breast Reduction journey begins.

chelllissa
WORTH IT$8,300
After a long awaited 4-5 years, deciding if a breast reduction was something I really wanted and was mentally prepared for - I have finally scheduled my first consultation!
It’s scheduled for April 18th with Dr. Capek in Latham NY. I’m 24 and believe I’m currently a size 34F. I’d like to go down to a size C. I’ve been researching and considering a reduction since about freshman/sophomore year in college back in 2014. Growing up I never had boobs. I hit puberty late at about the age of 16 and still had nothing. I was called “TW” (titless wonder) for as long as I can remember. I used to PRAY for boobs and boy do I wish I had never... Sometime in junior year of HS, I had to have become a B. I remember thinking I had such small boobs. I want bigger boobs. Boobs that have substance without a push up. But I have photos I took in HS where I have breasts that look like the size I’m trying to achieve. The strangest part though, is that I NEVER remember buying a C cup. I remember having B cup bras - and then I remember shopping with my mom in college and trying to find B bras and my mom telling me there was no way it was happening and suddenly I was a 34DD and we were asking each other where the hell these boobs came from. It was like I had woken up from an augmentation. It was unbelievable. It happened overnight I swear it. Ever since that, I’ve hated them. They got too big, too heavy, and too painful for my health. Like I said earlier, I’ve wanted one for 5 years but it never felt right. I was trying to finish my undergrad and I was broke as hell with little medical documentation of pain and issues because they grew overnight. Soon after I started making notes at my GM and I went to PT which helped temporarily but it was never going to be forever. And then I graduated and I was broke, so that wasn’t the right time. I started going to a chiropractor and I finally got a job that paid for my insurance and just as I was starting to discuss it and make consultations - I left that job to find something that made me happier. I have a great new job but no insurance and I’m sick of waiting and saying “now isn’t the time”. So, I will do what I need to, to get my surgery. I guess I’m just finally excited to get this ball rolling and I pray all goes well and that I can have my surgery before summer kicks in! I shall update you after my consultation! 

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Lucie Capek, MD

Lucie Capek, MD

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March 8, 2019
I wish you all the best on your journey and I hope you find lots of support from the community. 
March 8, 2019
Thanks so much! The community has already been SO helpful, I wish I had found RS earlier on when my research was just beginning. My decisions on how small, where to go, what options are there for financing have been both that of research in surgeons and offices but also just simply hearing stories from others. I hope someone in the future can take away a little something from mine!
March 13, 2019
Wow. Thank you for the story! I’m also considering going through with it and I have a similar build to you I think. Once you finished the surgery, do you think you could post more traditional before and after pictures? Either way, best of luck!
March 13, 2019
You’re welcome! I’m sorry if it dragged on - it felt long but I felt I needed to encompass all aspects haha. I’m very detail oriented, it’s a blessing and a curse! I haven’t even gone through mine yet and my first instinct is that if you’re even slightly thinking about it and your breasts are larger than they should be for your frame - go for it! I am getting so antsy to get mine. I’m feeling some anxiety towards paying out of pocket - but it is what it is and I know if I don’t do this, I will kick myself 20 years from now. So, what are you gonna do - you know? I will absolutely post traditional photos. I have the before ones already so I will post those now, I just need to edit the “bad” parts lol - and I’ll definitely post updates on my recovery as well when it comes. For me, seeing as much as possible of the first week of recovery was most important, so I’ll be making sure to post all the good stuff!
March 13, 2019
Thank you for the advice!

Also... the bad parts?
March 13, 2019
You’re welcome! My nipples lol. - I’ll post those in just a few. I’m not sure if I posted it in my photo update but I’m 5’2 - 144 lbs and a size 6/8
March 13, 2019
Darn our nipples! Haha. Well, nothing I haven't seen, but I respect the modesty. Thanks in advance! lol
March 20, 2019
Isn’t it exciting to finally make the decision? I have the same issues, big boobs and pain. I have insurance but they denied me twice but I’m doing it anyway. I can’t wait any longer! I am a 38F maybe even a G and hoping to get down to a large C. My doctor stated that he doesn’t want to go to small because it would affect the tissue underneath (I think that is what he said ...lol) I was so nervous because no other man has seen my girls in 22 years except for my husband. My surgery is scheduled for April 30th. I hope to stay in touch and we can share our experiences
March 20, 2019
Yes it is!! Haha, I get that. Which is partly why I first decided to go to Lucie, I preferred a female surgeon. So I started my research with females only and hopefully after my consultation with her, I’ll be able to confirm that I won’t need to find another surgeon! Ou, just a bit over a month away. It’s coming up! Good luck - I’ll keep tabs on your updates and I’ll make sure to keep you updated along my journey as well!
UPDATED FROM chelllissa
1 month pre

A look through boobs’ past.

chelllissa
Here are some before photos throughout the last 7 years; 2012 - 2019. All images are captioned with each year.
As previously explained I had initially thought they really came to light well into my college years in 2014-2015 but as I flipped through old photos I’m seeing that images from years 12, 13, and 14 were all dramatically different.
Currently I believe my size would be 34F if I were properly sized at a custom shop.
The bra in my 2019 photo is a 36DDD(36E) from VS. My chest under my breasts actually measures out at about 31-32 inches so my band size is really 34, but I have refused to go get custom made bras because I’m in denial.. Hahahah.
So, in order for the VS bras to even remotely fit (because clearly the don’t actually fit) - I had to size up to a 36 because the 34 cup wasn’t large enough.
So I’m spending 60-80$ on bras that I get 1/3 use out of because I’m starting the bra on the tightest clasp.. so stupid. I can’t wait to lop these suckers off.

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March 22, 2019
Good luck . You are going to look great . Make sure you update !
UPDATED FROM chelllissa
1 month pre

Traditional before photos

chelllissa
These are some before images taken 02/26/2019.
I will continue to post updates of my journey in the future, but until after my consultation on April 12th*, I won’t have anything to update you on.
If you have any questions for me thus far - drop me a comment!
*I moved my consultation date up and it is now 4/12 instead of 4/18.*

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March 20, 2019
Thank you again! This was very helpful.
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March 21, 2019
Good luck w/your consult and keep us updated. I look forward to following your journey. ❤️
March 27, 2019
Good luck. I am scheduled for June so I am following with interest. Btw, the eye boobs made me chuckle. :)
March 27, 2019
Hahah, I’m glad you got a laugh. Yay! Scheduled for consultation or surgery?
March 29, 2019
Surgery. I am still waiting to make sure I am approved but my doc was super confident I wouldn’t have a problem so he went ahead and scheduled it. I can’t remember if I said but I wear an M (as in moobies) and I have a letter from my chiro which details adjustments, PT, etc. Last week I ordered a shirt for my daughter’s lacrosse team. Normally I would be an xxl but ordered an xl. She said, mommy, that will be too big after surgery! I have no idea. LOL
April 3, 2019
Hahahaaah that’s funny. Hopefully it will be - and the doc can get you small enough for you to be comfortable again. Oh my gosh, an M. It’s crazy I sit here at an F or a G, I’m not sure which - no think that I’m so miserable and I’m so big and there are other ladies out there that the so big, they’re a size I couldn’t even imagine. GOOD FOR YOU. I’m so happy you’re on your way to happy healthier Boobs!
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April 18, 2019

Can't wait to hear how your big day went, come back and update when you're feeling up to it.