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25 Y/o 38 H - Cincinnati, OH

Name: 25 Y/o 38 H - Cincinnati, OH
Item: Donna Marie Krummen
Author: amg603

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I am a 25 y/o hairstylist. I have had large...

amg603August 11, 2016

$5,400

I am a 25 y/o hairstylist. I have had large breasts since 7th grade when I came back to school over break and had developed into a large D. From there I kept developing and graduated high school at an F. In the past couple years with a little weight gain, I have topped out at a 38 H. I'm a pretty active human. I workout a couple times a week, walk and run with my dog and enjoy a decently active lifestyle. But my large chest has always held me back. I currently wear 2-3 sports bras and suffer from back pain as well as some neck pain. Especially after working a long day behind the chair. I'm hoping a BR will not only improve my quality of life but also my comfort. I'm hoping to go from a 38 H to a 38 D. This would be ideal. My PS thinks it's extremely doable. They will be using the anchor method and my surgery is 8 weeks away.

I'm extremely emotional about the whole thing. I go through bouts of extreme happiness to being anxious. Mostly about some of the horror stories I've read. Too much late night googling!! All in all I feel as though I'm in a healthy spot with it and an anxious to get it done.

Most nervous about general anesthesia and post op complications and results.

amg603's provider

Donna Marie Krummen

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (7)

LessBreastIsMoreFit

August 12, 2016

I had my consultation this week and the anchor method is the same recommendation for me. I wish you the best. Begin drinking lots of water, now. My surgeon said a good overall diet of leafy greens and lean meats, fruits and lots of water up until the day before will aide your healing. Another suggestion was to cut way back on sodium.

apugh91

August 21, 2016

I was really nervous beforehand too, I almost backed out the day before but I'm so glad I went through with it. I had the anchor method too and it's definitely more intense than the other methods but with that large of a reduction it's needed and it'll be great when it's done. Ask your surgeon about getting an anti nausea patch behind your ear, it was my first time under general and he recommended it since the first three days are when it will make you feel ooky. It worked perfectly and I just slept a lot that weekend. Haven't had any complications post op besides what I gave myself from trying to do too much, definitely plan on resting afterwards and that will help your body heal quickly. I'm excited for you!

LessBreastIsMoreFit

August 21, 2016

There are horror stories a plenty. However, think about the numbers of breast surgeries being done everyday with no horror story attached. I, too, am nervous of the going under and complications.

amg603

August 22, 2016

Thank you so much ladies! This is helpful. Truly.

kirkd7

August 30, 2016

Dr Krummen was my surgeon. You are in great hands! I'm very happy with my reduction I had last May. She's amazing

UPDATED FROM amg603

2 months pre

Getting those Nerves

amg603August 21, 2016

Had a minor freak out tonight. Mostly in my head. Things like.... Is this going to be too painful? What if I don't like the way I look after?

Feeling a little better after a chat with a friend. Still nervous. Normal?

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true2u4

August 21, 2016

Totally normal. I had anxiety but this board helped. I was similar in size to you before my surgery. I'm a C now. The surgery was a breeze. Recovery was not as bad as I thought, and I contribute that to the fact that I was able to rest and do absolutely nothing for the 1st week, and slowly increased activity from there. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

apugh91

August 22, 2016

Definitely normal. I was panicking up until about an hour before the surgery. Take your pain meds on schedule and you'll be fine. Totally normal to be nervous, it's a big decision!

amg603

August 22, 2016

Thanks girl. I appreciate the advice!!! Huge help!

UPDATED FROM amg603

15 days pre

15 days out.

amg603September 26, 2016

Feeling anxious and excited for my surgery. All the unknowns are plaguing me.

Tomorrow is my pre-op physical as well as my pre-op appt with my PS. Wrote down about a million questions.

Top of the list being....
1. Sizing (insurance amount to be taken out)
2. Symmetry (no lopsided boobs)
3. FNG complications

A client of mine was able to take a Xanax before her surgery. I have a feeling I'm going to be in a puddle of tears beforehand. So we will discuss that too.

Ready to get these appointments over with tomorrow.

Replies (3)

dabHHH

October 15, 2016

I'm feeling the very same. My BR is scheduled for Oct 19th. I find myself ruminating about if I'm making the right decision. Will they be ugly? What size will I be? And guilty for putting my family through this. Ugh.

amg603

October 15, 2016

I felt all of these hints but can tell you now, 5 days post op.....totally worth every poke and prod and tear and anxiety attack. My body looks different. My proportions are different and I'm going to have to dress differently. But it was worth it. So worth it.