My Long Overdue Reduction

My breasts have grown steadily throughout my life and I tried to live with them as is but the shoulder and back pain got to be too much to bear. My regular band size is a 32 and I've struggled to find bras in a cup size large enough to fit them (bra size before reduction - 32R). My breasts are very heavy and have taken a toll on my shoulders which now have deep painful indentations. I had my initial consultation with my surgeon, Dr Craig Person, in December 2019 and two follow up appointments in early 2020 where he answered all of my questions and provided all of the pertinent info. I also did a lot of research online over a 2-year period including here on RS before I finally made the decision to have surgery on 3/3/20. Dr Person is an experienced surgeon with a great bedside manner. Insurance should cover 100% of surgery costs as long as 500 grams is removed from each breast (he anticipates removing 750 - 1000 grams from each).

Surgery went well and I’m happy with the way they look. Anesthesia was a bit rough on me...wasn’t able to keep anything down for the first few hours after I got home, and couldn’t empty my bladder on my own for 2 days after that. Eventually bladder came around and catheter was removed. I’ve taken it very easy since surgery and allowed my family to help with everything. It’s 8 days later and other than the feeling of tightness around the incisions under my breasts, I feel so much better. I’m starting to regain sensation gradually in both breasts. Tomorrow is my first post op appointment. Can’t wait to get these stitches out!!