Good-bye, Bras That Look Like Tank Tops....Hello Tube Tops !! - Chicago, IL
I am 5’8, 150lbs. I’ve been the same...
I am 5’8, 150lbs. I’ve been the same height and had the same body figure for the last 10 years.
At 17 years old, I was a C/D cup and was pretty content with this size. Although I already had stretch marks, I was still able to comfortably wear clothes without worrying how my chest looks. Even strapless bras. As the years went by, whatever weight I had gained went straight to my breasts. One day I’d start noticing side breast fat just popping out.
As the years went by, I started feeling more and more insecure about how I looked. Clothes just didn’t feel nor look the same. Strapless bras no longer fit me and halter tops would leave painful red marks around my neck and shoulders at only 20 years old.
Although the thought of a breast reduction was in the back of my mind since 18 years old, I truly felt I needed one by 21 years old.
I am now 26 years old and a 38 DDD. I’ve gone to chiropractors for back adjustments and received prescriptions for excessive sweating to prevent further painful bumps under my breasts.
After years of soaked bras, painful bumps, permanent indentations & rashes on my shoulders from large straps from bras that look like tank tops, I’ve finally decided to make a move. I was tired of the constant back pain and just depression from being so uncomfortable…and to not even be able to fit into a bathing suit !! I hate wearing black all the time, trying to "hide" my large chests. You just can't hide a large chest !!
My first consultation was on Friday, April 27th. The doctor’s assistant who walked my into the room made me feel so warm and welcome and even sympathized, as she also had a reduction ! She also showed me her results after once being my size.
The doctor walked in shortly after and we chatted. He’s shown me his work and I got so excited thinking, “this could be me.”
We took the before photos, and shortly after, I scheduled my surgery date for June 5, 2012. Only 1 month away and already I am having dreams almost every night, waking up happier every morning.
I know I’ll start getting more nervous and it gets closer to the day, but happy thoughts ! My pre-op appointment is June 4th, so I will post more, as time goes by. Until then….. ;)
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So, yesterday I had my doctor visit for my pre-op...
Today, I purchased baby wipes as a temporary substitution for showering for the first couple days of surgery. All of the forums I've read, women said they showered the very next day. I don't know.....I think I'd be too scared. Also, I'm trying to come up with a meal plan for the first few days of recovery- just something simple to just re-heat in the microwave.
Almost 3 pounds total will be coming off of me !! That's 3 pounds off my poor, sore shoulders. I will be quitting smoking within the next 2 days, which will only add to my anxiety.
I am now telling you what I've told everyone else.... .After I heal & until the rest of summer, I will be wearing nothing tube tops & spaghetti strapped tanks as tops.
12 days and counting.......
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Hey JB!
Quitting smoking is the tough one...the surgery and recovery is easy in comparrison. I actually had quit well before my surgery and I actually wasn't even planning the surgery when I did...my boys were griping at me too much and I got tired of hearing it so I quit :-) It isn't easy, but we will cheer you on with that too. Remember, it takes about as long as it did to smoke a cig as it does to get past a craving, so if you can just tough it out for about 7 minutes you can usually get beyond that one, of course there will be more cravings, but just get through them one at a time and they will eventually become less and less. The member letitiah2007 just quit for her surgery so she may be a good resource for you to call on as well.
For me the first shower after felt sooooo good! It really wasn't a shower, I just stood with my back to the spray and let the water flow over me. For foods I did easy to digest things like bananas, yogurt, and pudding. Remeber that your pain meds can be constipating, so avoid foods that will intensify that problem. Make sure you have some stool softeners on hand like Docusate Sodium or Miralax. If I were to do it again, I would even start taking the Docusate two days before surgery and just continue to take it until going regularly again, because that belly ache was painful!
Just think, in two weeks you will be two weeks you could be wearing your first spaghetti-strapped shirt...as long as its button down! Good luck!
That is definitely right! And once this surgery is over you can get a bra that you barely know is there...now that is a remarkable feeling!
72 hours from now, I will be in la-la land & my...
I had another dream last night about the surgery .......it was performed in my bedroom and both the doctor and I were completely nude. *lol* I hate these dreams !!!! It's going to be a very awkward pre-op on Monday. Ahhhhh......
Until then....... ;)
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Welcome JB! Did your doctor talk about how much tissue he will be removing? You are going to enjoy the freedom you have once this surgery is over. I wish I had done it when I was your age! But am happy I finally got it done, none the less. Better late than never :-) Good Luck!
I bet you will do great! I hope you will keep updating us as you get closer to your day and during your recovery.