POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS
Breast Reduction 39 Yr Old, 118lbs, 32 DDD to....
ORIGINAL POST
I have had large breasts since I was in 5th grade....
Ellen.123September 29, 2017
WORTH IT$9,600
I have had large breasts since I was in 5th grade. I have always been active and always felt they held me back physically. Aside of neck and back issues I was just incredibly uncomfortable in my own skin. I always hunched over and crossed my arms and hated being in photos. I spent years wearing scarfs to hide my body. When I did opt for something fitted I would get stared at and get the wrong kind of attention. Overall just very insecure with my body. I wish I had done this 20 years ago. I read just about every review on this site and it helped me with my decision to finally go for it. I have had an overall wonderful recovery and wanted to share some of things that helped with that as well as the "norms" of what comes with this surgery.
Ellen.123's provider
Replies (4)
September 30, 2017
Hello and thank you :) I am about 5'3 and 118. I was spilling out of a 32DDD. I haven't measured my bra size yet post as there is still swelling. Each day has been so different. I would say overall pain was minimal after the first few days. I stoped pain pills after day three. It was more uncomfortable then pain and mostly due to swelling. I also got my period about a week and a half after surgery so that also contributed to additional swelling. I have a small opening on each side on the T line and under the nipple. THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL from what I learned. I just clean it and gauze with antibiotic cream. I was itchy in week 3 but just for about two days and Benadryl cured it! My scars are a bit sore but very minimally. They say it gets better pain wise every day however I had some ups and downs during the first 3 weeks. Emotionally at times I was a HOT MESS and still am at times!!!!! I want to make sure I touch on this and will do in another post.
What I wasn't expecting was how hard the human body works to heal you. I was out of it mentally and physically for a little over 3 weeks. I made sure to still get up and move around but was useless at work. I changed my eating habits and was eating a ton of berries and veggies and drinking a TON of water. I laid off of caffeine, alcohol and heavy foods and am still off of all of that. I also walked every single day. The first two weeks just around the block a few times VERY slowly. Then I started increasing my distance and by week 3 I was walking faster. I am now up to 2-5 miles a day. I am convinced that diet and moving around has helped with recovery. I wasn't a fitness freak prior but making those efforts have really paid off. I know that was a lot of "extra" then what you asked but hopefully was useful :)
September 30, 2017
Hello, your results are great. I have similar measurements. Have you determined your new be a size? I'm 32G planning on going to a 32C.
October 2, 2017
Thank you! I started with a 32DDD (which I was spilling out of). Since I am only a month out there is still some swelling so I am not sure what size they will be. A good Dr won't talk size with you as if you say you want to be a C then in reality you can find a C in some store to fit. I opted for to go on the small proportional side of the sale. Don't forget that since they get lifted and will be fuller that your new size may be bigger then you think (but bigger in a proportionate way). I fit into a small sports bra and also a tiny bralette now. They also don't need any help support wise because they are perky now. Where as before I had to hoist them up! If I had to guess a size I would guess 32 D currently but maybe down to a C. Once I get the all clear I will post size. It will take 6 mo to a yr to fully settle though. I hope this helps...sorry I don't have a specific size yet other then small ;)
UPDATED FROM Ellen.123
2 months post
Life Changing!
Ellen.123October 2, 2017
I am so excited to say goodbye to underwire! Love that I will now comfortably fit into a bralette. Fashion has opened up! I posted a few before afters and you can see there was a large amount of mass removed and where it was removed based on my freckles. They did a key hole incision with anchor scar (I think surgery was less then 2hrs). I am starting to see the shape come along and am beyond ready for the swelling to be done. BEYOND ready!!!! I am truly amazed at the body's ability to heal and how much energy it takes. Even a month out I still get tired pretty easily. I am able to walk faster and my balance is even better. I am constantly chuckling at the little things I can do now, it is crazy how much better I feel. I still have freakout moments...WTF did I do, I am too tiny...and so on. THIS IS NORMAL! I love the new smaller girls and am still adjusting to the new image I see staring back me.....it takes time. I read some great stories on here about 3 weeks blues and they were great. Emotions will get ya for sure. AGAIN, THIS IS NORMAL!
Replies (10)
October 11, 2017
Wow you look so good!! The emotional roller coaster after surgery did a number on me also! I don’t think you look too small at all, just perfect. I know Your review says you got a reduction, however if you really feel too tiny, later on you could always get a very small implant in the 100/150 range in low profile. I don’t think it’s necessary, but still an option if you decide you aren’t happy in a few months :)
October 11, 2017
Thank you for your kind words! I wonder if people realize everything that comes with the extra weight! I also have freakout moments that I didn't go small enough. These freakouts are rare and fading. I am over the moon with the results and can even go running now! Who knew how much of a hinderace big boobs were. I so appreciate your comments as it makes me feel normal. I actually read a wonderful review on here where they talked about 3 week blues and rollercoater emotions that really helped me feel like I wasn't nuts! Love that there is a site like this. I love that I can make them look big or small depending on what bra I wear. My friend calls them trick boobs. My Dr gave me exactly what I was looking for. I didn't expect the amount of relief to be so big! I am amazed constantly at all the things I can do with ease now.
October 13, 2017
Aww that’s so great to hear!! I love stories like this :)
And yes, thank god for this website!! I was a wreck when I had my surgery last December, but not as bad when I had it in June, so I wonder if the weather difference played a role too? But it was bad, like I was sobbing at my desk at work LOL.
I am so glad you’re happy with your size and decision. What’s nice is like you said you can play them up or down, and for me I don’t think I could ever wear a push up bra! They’d be too big, and I’d be worried it would malposition my implants. You aren’t kidding about them getting in the way. I just recently was working out (weight lifting, not running) and I was using a cable machine for my back and they were getting in the way of moving my arms like I wanted to!
So glad you are happy and sound to be healing really well :)
And yes, thank god for this website!! I was a wreck when I had my surgery last December, but not as bad when I had it in June, so I wonder if the weather difference played a role too? But it was bad, like I was sobbing at my desk at work LOL.
I am so glad you’re happy with your size and decision. What’s nice is like you said you can play them up or down, and for me I don’t think I could ever wear a push up bra! They’d be too big, and I’d be worried it would malposition my implants. You aren’t kidding about them getting in the way. I just recently was working out (weight lifting, not running) and I was using a cable machine for my back and they were getting in the way of moving my arms like I wanted to!
So glad you are happy and sound to be healing really well :)
October 11, 2017
What size are you? You look amazing ! I wish I had your size results! I am too big still :(
October 11, 2017
Hello! I am so sorry to hear that :( I was in a 32 DDD but was spilling out. I just refused to buy a larger size. I am not sure what size they are now as I haven't been fitted. I can now fit comfortably in most small sized bralettes which makes me giggle every time. I go for my 6 week checkup tomorrow and then will see if it's okay to get fit for a normal bra. I was very specific with my Dr that I wanted to be on the small proportional side of the scale and before going under let him know that I would rather (if it came down to it) air on the side of a little bigger then smaller so he could use his judgement. They say it takes about a year for them to fully settle. How far out are you?
October 12, 2017
That’s great! 6 weeks tomorrow but I only have a little bit of swelling left. Doctor said they look proportionate to my body frame but he will do a revision after 6 months if I am still unhappy with the size.
October 12, 2017
Oh no....I am so sorry. Maybe after they settle they will get a little smaller....hopefully! Wow, we had our surgery's just a day apart. 6 months will fly by but I do hope you get the result you want.
October 12, 2017
Oh wow! Yessss! I hope to have results like yours ! Thank you for your kind words :)
October 13, 2017
You look absolutely fantastic! Dr. Vath did a great job! He’s is also my PS. He downsized my implants and gave me a lift. Just curious have you gained or lost any weight since your surgery? I know with my post surgical metabolism I lost several pounds. That’s one thing to keep in mind: when you gain or lose weight it does affect the size of your breasts. In fact whenever I gain or lose weight it all seems to goes onto or off my breasts. Lol.
One thing to keep in mind though is your shape will continue to change over the next year; and often times as the swelling goes and the breasts settle a bit they often appear to look larger. Check out Dr. Vath’s patient sweetlady44. I think she’s a perfect example of this. She also had a lift with no implants: and she looks larger at nine months PO then she did during her first 2 months post op. Good luck and happy healing!
One thing to keep in mind though is your shape will continue to change over the next year; and often times as the swelling goes and the breasts settle a bit they often appear to look larger. Check out Dr. Vath’s patient sweetlady44. I think she’s a perfect example of this. She also had a lift with no implants: and she looks larger at nine months PO then she did during her first 2 months post op. Good luck and happy healing!
Happy continued healing!!