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Relief from KK Breasts! -Columbus, GA

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Well, I've had large breasts for more than half of...

LinniePoohMarch 30, 2013
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Well, I've had large breasts for more than half of my life. I've wanted a reduction since high school. I was seriously competitve in playing volleyball, but my boobs would ALWAYS hit the net! It became a serious issue for me so I asked my doc about it back then and he said it'd be better to wait until I had children. Well, I'm 27 now, done having children, and finally ready to get this procedure done!

I am so looking forward to having relief from the weight of my chest off my shoulders and back and neck. I want to be able to work out without the twins giving me black eyes!! (Not really, but they're all over the place even with doubling bras and sports bras lol) I guess I'm just really looking forward to a sense of normalcy with my body.

My surgery has already been scheduled and is in a little over a week. I'm getting pretty nervous... excited, but nervous. My pre-op appt is on April 3 and I want to make sure I ask him lots of questions that I haven't already asked. Dr. Wilson is a truly wonderful man and has been patient with me and explained so much already. We will do the final measurements to decide what size I will be at this appointment so I'm really excited about that. At the last appt we talked about a D-DD. I'd like to be smaller, but I also don't want a FNG so we'll see.

I'm hoping to learn more about what to expect post op from this site and things that I can do to make the transition a little easier. I'm also hoping that my husband isn't terrified by how they will look post op.

My insurance is fully covering the surgery.

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Richard Wilson, MD (retired)

Richard Wilson, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Smith1987
March 30, 2013
Good luck & you've made a great decision! You'll be so happy! I had no idea how mine mentally affected me! I constantly was thinking/worrying about what they looked like, what people were thinking, if people were looking at them, if they were popping out of my shirts.....I feel so much cuter & smaller now! People actually are saying they never knew how small my body was because all you could see before were my big boobs! I went from a DD/DDD to a small C. Very very happy with the results. Just hit my 1 month po on March 28th.
LinniePooh
April 1, 2013
Ugh! Omg yes! I'm constantly pulling my shirts up hoping the twins aren't falling out. lol That is awesome though! I'm glad to see that you are really happy with having the procedure done! How was recovery for you?
Smith1987
April 1, 2013
Still going through the recovery process. I know it is different for everyone though. The first 2 weeks were the best, a blurr, but I really felt good. Since then has been uncomfortable. My nipples were super sensitive. Like drive me crazy sensitive. After week 3 1/2 that's gotten much better. I'm still trying to find the most comfortable sports bra. My surgical one they sent me home with/in is fine, but the band sits right on top of my scars. I think this will probably be like labor.....you do forget!! I have heard to definitely give it a good 6 weeks & rest as much as possible. I got a little cocky my 2nd week & did a bit too much. Just rest whenever you can, because for me, the recovery was more than I anticipated. But.......other than my husband & 2 sons, the best thing I've done for myself!!!!!
bigdeal
March 30, 2013
Good Luck!M Pre Op Is April 5....SurgeryiIs April 9 7:30 Am. I Am Not Nervous More Excited To Get Relief From My Huge Girls. Keep Us Updated!
LinniePooh
April 1, 2013
Awesome! Good luck to you too!!! I'm still pretty nervous, but much more excited after having talked to soooo many women who are going through the same things as I am! What size are you currently and what size are you going down to?
bigdeal
April 1, 2013
I Am A 36 DDD....Going Down To A C Cup. I Am Keeping Myself Busy So I Won' Get Nervous..Lol Righ Now I Am Still Very Excited !!!!
UPDATED FROM LinniePooh
8 days pre

I added some before photos!!! I'm soooo...

LinniePoohMarch 31, 2013
I added some before photos!!!

I'm soooo looking forward to when these girls are smaller!!! I can't wait until my pre-op with the PS in 2 days!

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penelope olivia
April 1, 2013
i,like you, did not want the FNG so i went up to dd and actually i am stoked i have always had big boobies ALWAYS and i dont want little ones i thought i wanted to be a full c small d until i saw the cup size against my body and truth is i freaked a little called the PS and made another appt to speak with him about sizing...they way i look at it anything at this point will be relief i looked at the dds and d on here and in actually its only 1 inch difference in circumference around the fullest part of your breast so its not too bad..i lose weight in my breast also so if he made me a c and i lose a pound on the scale it will be 5 ponds in my boobs and that cant happen..i hope you get more comfortable with your sizing i think you could totally handle a d or dd and look wonderful ..from what i understand you feel the relief immediately ..good luck!!
LinniePooh
April 8, 2013
I talked to the PS about sizing when I went back for my pre op and he said he thinks we can swing a D cup without FNG, but it'll be a call he'll most likely make in the operating room. I've come to the realization that I'm ok with the FNG as long as I get the relief from my shoulders, neck and back. You're so lucky! I wish I could lose weight in my breasts! haha Well, technically I am today! Thanks for the well wishes! :)
penelope olivia
April 8, 2013
today is your surgery???!!!! yea so excited for you!!!!!! oh i am so excited for you!!!!!! everything will be fabulous!! congratulations!!!
UPDATED FROM LinniePooh
4 days pre

So, I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and it...

LinniePoohApril 4, 2013
So, I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and it went well! I had a slew of questions written down on a piece of paper and Dr. Wilson and his nurses answered every one of them for me. I also pre-registered at the hospital and am finalizing plans for childcare the day of the surgery.

Doc is wanting to get me down to a D cup without a FNG so I'm hoping he can accomplish this successfully! They also gave me some arnica montana so I hope it works!

I'm getting more excited about the reduction but I'm having a little anxiety about dying. I know, it's crazy! I'm just not a fan of not being able to have much control of my body and being put to sleep. I'm sure I'll be fine though!

What have you all done to calm yourself before surgery if you were nervous?

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Pupsbegone
April 5, 2013
I'm now 10 days post op... I was a bundle of nerves waiting on my date... Tried to keep busy.. It was here and over before I knew it... So glad I did it.. You will be too... Best part... Neck, shoulder and back pain were gone that day! Amazing!
LinniePooh
April 8, 2013
That's such positive news to hear! I took after you and kept myself busy so I didn't think about it too much. Now I only have about 5 more hours to go!!! I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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