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Nervous! - Connecticut
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Considering getting BR but very nervous and dont...
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Considering getting BR but very nervous and dont take well to pain! I am a 38g/h and cant take the neck and back pain any longer. I gained 50lbs 2 yrs ago and doubled in my chest taking me to this size. So scared about the pain after surgery and if they will be even and nipples in exact location...trying to drop some weight so they will possibly get smaller but easier said than done. Being 42 odds are against me bc I cant exercise being im so large..HELP!!!
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November 7, 2011
Dear ebg, am 3 days post-op and haven't needed so much as a Tylenol. I am 56 yrs old and am 5' tall and had thought about BR for a long time. My drains came out today, which really helps with mobility. Still bruised and swollen, but know that I am so glad to have taken this step.
November 8, 2011
Stop considering and do it!! I am 5 weeks post op 37 years old and was a 38H. I was shocked when I woke up in recovery the only pain I felt was a burning in my throat from the breathing tube. I am having some minor complications in wound healing but would do it all over again. I had years of back and neck pain, arthritis bone spurs and nerve damage and I haven't taken a pain pill for my back since before surgery. I too am overweight as I had a difficult time with exercise my ps told me often her patients drop weight after due to how good they feel, she was right I am waiting her clearance to start exercise I want the rest of my body to match how great my new boobs look!
November 9, 2011
Alysmom how are you making out? what size did you go dwn too? keep me posted thanx
November 8, 2011
Ty soo much for your words of encouragement! I am being pushed now by having to change Ins companies and think I should just do it! So scares of the pain.
UPDATED FROM ebg
Hello everyone! Well my surgery is scheduled for...
Hello everyone! Well my surgery is scheduled for april 4th. I cant express how scared I am..not to mention the pain, I am second guessing myself but know I really need to have it done being I am a 36 G. hoping to go to a 36 c-d. would be very nice.
Is the pain terrible please be honest I am beside myself. just so uncomfotable the way I am so I know iI need to do something.you know what they say..if nothing changes nothing changes. So I am hoping for the best. Hope I pull through this is a big procedure.
Thanks for everyones words of encouragment.
Is the pain terrible please be honest I am beside myself. just so uncomfotable the way I am so I know iI need to do something.you know what they say..if nothing changes nothing changes. So I am hoping for the best. Hope I pull through this is a big procedure.
Thanks for everyones words of encouragment.
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April 1, 2012
You can do this. Child birth is far worse!!! The results you will end up with with make you over the top happy. Go for it and keep your chin up.
Honestly I had more discomfort that I did actual pain.
April 2, 2012
Be Brave! Really the worry was far more than the pain. When I woke up I felt like my stitches was on fire HOWEVER, the meds kicked in and took that way. Since then the worst part for me has been the itching. That part does not hurt it is just annoying. Use ice packs. They will help with swelling and the itching and just make life good. I have not had a baby but I have herd that the swelling feelings like being engorged while nurseing. The pain is the least of the surgery!!!!
UPDATED FROM ebg
Ok so tomorrow is my surgery date! soooo nervous....
ok so tomorrow is my surgery date! soooo nervous. First I am hoping everything turns out ok in surgery. Second I hope I'm not going to be crying in pain the whole way home.
Please wish me well all. Hope I make it out ok.
Thanks for giving me feedback your words of encouragement mean alot! I will let you all know how everything turns out. keep your fingers crossed. Oh are you able to get up and walk around or is it too painful? let me know thanks
Please wish me well all. Hope I make it out ok.
Thanks for giving me feedback your words of encouragement mean alot! I will let you all know how everything turns out. keep your fingers crossed. Oh are you able to get up and walk around or is it too painful? let me know thanks
Welcome to RealSelf!
You know I was never able to drop the weight before my reduction. I was so big and bouncy and it hurt. Honestly getting this done made me feel so much better. Which then really motivated me to drop my weight.
Please don't let the pain scare you away from this. That is temporary and this procedure will give you so much relief. Start by meeting with 3-4 surgeons and doing your research. Once you start that process you will feel better about this. You need to be mentally ready and only you can make this personal decision.
All I can do is assure you that you will feel better and be happy in the end. I tell you it's a really good feeling not having them on the waist and in the lap. There is also something to be said for having the nipples both facing forward and not at the floor:)
We are here for you!
Petite thank you for the nice feedback:) I am happy you are here with us and love being a support for all of you wonderful ladies.
I am glad to hear you are doing so well post op and look forward to following your journey. Keep us up to date on your healing process.
ebg you are ok girlie:)