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43 Year Old Mum of 2, Can't Wait to Have Giant Knockers Gone - Cape Town, South Africa

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Hi to all others out there... I have been watching...

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dollyp
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Hi to all others out there... I have been watching and reading this site for a while and finally decided this is my year to finally get rid of my big boobs. Since I was a teenager I have had D and then DD and they just got bigger and droopier and I now am at a G cup, WTF. I can't stand them, I am so self-conscious, always have been, and I seriously just want them gone once and for all. It's kind of a odd thing to say, but I feel like they are not mine, I never wanted them and they do nothing for me as a person and now that I am in my 40's I asked myself if I could actually tolerate another 20-40 years of them. I can't and don't want to. So this is my little journey to the new me...

I am very lucky, no neck or back problems, but I have the same other issues that people with big boobs generally have, terrible posture, deep indents from bras, one boob bigger than the other, can't find bras very easily, can't run comfortably (which I love to do) and can't do yoga very comfortably which I plan to take up once the boobs are gone.

My op is on the 24th July in Cape Town South Africa, I am terrified but can't wait at the same time. Attaching some photos of myself, god I am so embarassed.

I have managed to lose 11kg since these were taken and trying to lose another 5 or so by the op date.

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Dr. Lionel Jedeikin

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June 20, 2014
Congratulations on your surgery date I am 2 month post opt I felt the same way but now I have itty bitty Bs!!!
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June 20, 2014
Girl you are not even half way through your life...you deserve to enjoy the chapters ahead feeling good about yourself. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are not alone. Be sure to check out the forums and surgery calendar where you can find others who are their surgery around the same time as you. Here's also a link from Kimmers25, your CM, of 13 things she wished she knew before getting a BR. Keep us updated!
June 21, 2014
Even though I am only day 4 post op, and still recouping, I would have it done again. I know Dr Vento took at least 1 lbs out of each breast. My doc asked me if I wanted to be on the large side or, "take no prisoners" I said the no prisoners. Can't wait to go bra-less and buy a large and it fit! Now what to do with some of my fairly new $$$$$$ under wire bras. I usually donate a lot of my clothing and since these are pretty new under-wires, I may do this. For sure will wait until my 3 month mark. Excited for you!
June 21, 2014
Hey girlie you are going to feel so much better once this is done.  I totally feel your pain and was in the same situation myself a few years back.  Having my reduction changed my life for the better.  

I am so excited for you and can't wait to see your results.   While you are waiting for your surgery day, take some time and watch a few of our Great Videos.  Very helpful and I know you will enjoy them.  
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June 22, 2014
Good luck for your op! Not long to go, time will fly by..dont be embarrassed you look fantastic regardless x
UPDATED FROM dollyp
13 days pre

2 weeks to go until the op

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dollyp
getting nervous... can't wait

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July 10, 2014
It will be here before you know it,I can't believe I'm already five weeks the other side now.
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July 10, 2014
Hi, hope you have read my review, I went from G to D and had a normal, easy recovery. I hope for the same for you.
July 10, 2014
All the best ... 13days quickly turns into 'post op' and you will be on the other side. I was very nervous and my BP shot up on the day and then it was suddenly over.
July 12, 2014
You will be so happy you did it!!! keep working out right until the date and try as many suggestions as you can find on RS. they all help tremendously!! The surgery is the easy part while the recovery is a bit tougher but you can do it! mentally prepare your care takers to do everything for at least the first 2 weeks. especially if you have kids around. I am 46 & did BR on 6/25. Today is 3 1/2 weeks post. Feeling good but once I got into "mom mode" at 1 1/2 weeks post I had a recovery set back so plan for extra help at least 2-3 weeks with the house & kids.
UPDATED FROM dollyp
3 days pre

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dollyp
4 sleeps to go. pre-op appointment tomorrow, really nervous as I have had terrible flu and had to take antibiotics and anti-flams - god I hope the doctor does not postpone the op. I have decided I want a big 'B' cup and no bigger. I don't want too much boob ever again. I'll post some more BEFORE pics this week before the op

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July 20, 2014
Yay, for you! I'm 3 months post surgery now and am so glad I finally did this! I found this site just as I was getting ready for 1st PS visit. I have found so many useful tips/hints to make this process easier by reading everyone's experiences. Feel free to read my reviews under my RS name, Tennessee rose. It truly helps ease your mind to see that there are a bunch of us "out there" who've been through this. Never think you are alone, and feel free to ask questions on here at any time. So many will be happy to help. Get all your provisions in and household stuff done. Then just enjoy having the new you!
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July 20, 2014
good luck, you will love being smaller. i went from G to D
July 22, 2014
Insist on the size you want. I was DD and sorta of waivered on Mark up day right before surgery. Now I am afraid I did not go small enough. I would have loved a Large B but think I ended up a D.