Breast Reduction and a vertical lift. 36DDD, 35 y/o, 5'6.5", 145lbs. Mother of two. Breastfed x1

Back story: unfortunately I started puberty and developing breasts at the age of 10! I've always been a modest athletic girl. So it was devastating that I had to start my change from child to young woman so early. By the time I was 12 y/o I was a full C. At 14 y/o I became a D cup. I was always a tall girl growing up. Anorexia was my best coping skills for this so basically I was a stick figure with huge [RS bleep]! I played year round sports wearing an underwire bra and sometimes two additional sports bras over the top. I didn't want anything moving and I wanted to minimize! I would say I was around 20 y/o when I first became a DD. I was a full woman now and weighed between 135-145 lbs. Always top heavy with "chicken legs". But now making healthier choices. That was also when I realized could not buy my swim suits without ordering separate special sized tops. I had to buy specialized sports bras because the normal small, medium, larges we're always too small. No more Victoria's secret pretty bras for me! Shame on me! Lots of mental abuse brought on by myself. Then I got pregnant and whatever I thought I had left all went to hell in a hand basket! I breastfed my first Son for a while. Hated every minute of it due to my shame, anxiety, disappointment in myself. Since my first pregnancy I've been at least a 36DDD and/ or more. I am a very healthy woman. I exercise regularly. I am always busy and always on my feet. I eat healthy and keep track of everything. In 2016 I got my tummy tuck and now it's time to get my dream breasts! My goal is a C cup ( rather be more of a C than a small D)!!! We will see in TWO days!!! Before pictures to come tomorrow. Sorry for rambling! :)

I laugh at myself when I'm uncomfortable! Humor makes this a tiny bit better for me. Today taking these photos ( as I'm sure everyone else feels) was horrible. It's only fair that I share mine since all of you wonderful woman have been brave enough to share yours. Just trying on that halter swim top gave me a headache and nausea. My grandma bra is the most comfortable bra I wear. As you can see it doesn't support much, but I'm not sick after wearing it. When I wear the wrong things my right side of my neck and back locks up and it takes a few weeks of massage to release the muscles. Ready for surgery tomorrow!

Surgery went so smooth. Went to sleep and woke up feeling great thanks to not using general anesthesia! In the past I will wake up immediately nauseated and vomiting. Not this time! They used propofol and versed IV and I didn't need to be intubated!! I was wide awake for my two hour ride home. No pain because he infused my breasts with lidocaine. No drains! He hasn't used drains for over 10 years. No bulky dressings. I can wear whatever bra I want. I can lift my arms above my head. All I've needed is Ibuprofen and Tylenol. This feels like a dream! Minimal restrictions for this first week. I'll take some more photos today when I change out my sports bra. Using panty liners in my bra to catch any leaking.