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I too had a breast reduction HOWEVER mine were BIG...

NikiDtoAorB

I too had a breast reduction HOWEVER mine were BIG lol. I'm 5'1" and weighed 120, I'm pretty muscular as in very well developed quads and hamstrings so don't look 120. I had 34DDD/E Breasts at the age of 21 after having my only child. They NEVER went away as we all know large breasts that are natural that are that big sag. They didn't for my body, I couldn't wear proper clothes that fit my frame, they make you look fat, under boob sweat, can't exercise properly, the list goes on. So I eventually had a breast reductions. Somewhere in my late 20's don't remember exactly when. I was ECSTATIC!!!! I mean purely ECSTATIC, I cried after surgery I was soooo happy. Fast forward a few years I lost a few more pounds and everyone said they were too small blah, blah, blah. But secretly I LOVED them. So after seeing a friend who had a tummy tuck and breast implants. I figured I could do that, I only wanted the tummy tuck for stretched out skin but against better judgement decided on implants because it was a really good deal, I know STUPID!!!! I got high profile mentor saline implants 300cc of which I only wanted 200 but was told it wouldn't be enough I again decided against better judgment to go with the 300CC, I requested a full B small C and woke up a D. I remember being full if anxiety when I woke up from surgery, the first thing I recalled asking was are they too big!!! Don't get me wrong they are super nice and very well done and I enjoyed them for a few years but like a lot of women here the novelty wore of and all the problems of having big breasts I had before set back in. I can't even comfortably fit into a bikini anymore. It's embarrassing!!!! They're too big for my frame. I can't wear my sun dresses, cute shirts, button up dresses and shirts, my bikinis without peoples eyes popping out, I retired them in my closet and sadly look at them thinking I wish I wish I could wears these items without looking obscene. This year it became overwhelming to get them out although I had been wanting to remove them for a few years now. I just felt like u was stuck with them. 

So finally I inquired about the cost of removal in April but never went and of course I was met by YOU WANT THEM OUT, WHY?!?! It's amazing how everyone tries to discourage you from getting them out. Even friends and family are telling me that I won't be left with anything and they don't even look big. HELLO!!!! Someone with my frame should not have 34 D/DD THEN I realized that they just don't understand the plight of big breasted women and I'm ok with that and NY decision. My sister however is a strong supported as she was cursed with with breasts as well. She just had her second breast reduction 2 weeks ago. Same PS I have, I actually sent her there. Then the strong urge to get them out reemerged again this Sept. so much so that I could not ignore this feeling. I called in Oct and now I have an appointment set for Jan 14 and I can NOT WAIT!!!!!! Of course he said you want them out?!?! I said yes so then he proceeded to show me pics of what my breasts would look like. Said I would not have upper pole fullness and he wanted me to be fully aware of what I would look like. I then started to doubt myself and thought maybe I should go smaller then looked at 150cc silicone implants. I was totally confused. He said the choice is mine and he would do what I wanted as the cost would remain the same. I agonized all the way home. So when I got home I researched implant removal and found this site, thank God!!! And my decision became firm again and acknowledged all my reasons for wanting them out, needless to say I'm over the moon with my decision and can not wait for my pre-implant breasts to make their arrival back into the world!!! I can't not wait to properly wear my clothes and bikinis again. And a tight tee without EVERYONE saying OMG your boobs are huge!!! I felt the most comfortable in my own skin BEFORE implants. Secretly I knew these things wouldn't last as u kept all my clothes I can no longer fit. I also have trouble buying clothes now that will fit my breasts AND my body. If I buy a dress that fits my entire body, I have to squeeze my boobs in the top portion and it looks terrible if it's not stretchy ugh!!! They were beautiful and waiting to be beautiful again:-). I will post pics soon and keep you guys updated.

NikiDtoAorB's provider

John E. Gatti, MD (retired)

John E. Gatti, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 19, 2014
Looking forward to your photos and reading more about your journey!
November 19, 2014
Thanks!!!
November 19, 2014
NikiDtoAorB.... Great review! Ill be following your journey and I'm looking forward to your updates. You are so petite, and will look fabulous post explant x
November 19, 2014
Thanks so much Jo, I look forward to giving you ladies updates. My pre-op appointment is right after Christmas.
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November 19, 2014

You will look (and hopefully feel) great natural again! Thank you for starting your story!

November 19, 2014
You're very welcome, and thank you for having such a lovely place where women can come together with shared experiences to offer support and advice. I can't wait to be natural again.
November 26, 2014
I wish you all the best on your journey. It sounds as though you are listening to your inner voice. You are young and should have a good outcome. I wish i had listened to my inner voice years ago. I am hoping to explant in January as well. God Bless and thank you for sharing. Gram1
November 26, 2014
Thank you Gram:) oh nice, a fellow explanter in January, when is your actual date for surgery scheduled?? You know, I'm listening to my inner voice because it's speaking loudly and I have learned to never ignore that inner voice when it's shouting at you. I wish you well on your upcoming surgery as well.
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More stats, I'll be 39 in January. I had my implants placed in 2006 by Dr Gatti. I'm 5'1" 130 at the moment. Very active, workout 5 days per week, intense workouts.

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November 26, 2014
Hi Niki, holy co my birthday is in January too! I'm about 5'1 and 130 lbs too... : ) I'm excited for you... you will look amazing!
November 26, 2014
That's too funny, we're like twins, lol!!! Thank you, I'm excited for you too, you can give me all the details and keep me updated since your surgery is before mine. I absolutely wish you well and from looking at your pics post-op you will look amazing as well.
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