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UK 25years Old, Size 30G. No Children - England, UK
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Hello everybody, i am new to all this but came...
leanne20February 12, 2016
Hello everybody, i am new to all this but came across the site when googling various questions on breast reduction! I am 25 years old and have had big boobs for as long as i can remember. Currently a size 30G and never been much smaller. One of my earliest memories being at school aged about 9/10 and another girl saying 'pull your top tight, it looks like you have boobs' which left me hating them from the get go. No other girls had them then! Anyways, i have spent years despising the size, shape, stretch marks, back pain, shoulder pain, expensive bras..the list is endless. Only now have i had the confidence to take the plunge and show anybody them in order to get a breast reduction. My husband bearly sees them let alone a doctor!
So firstly i was wondering..Has anyone recently had this operation on the NHS?
What should i be doing to prepare myself for the surgery any special advice other than the general stuff im planning?
I think im just looking for a place to talk this through since nobody has the understanding of this other than people suffering with the same!
My husband is supportive of the surgery, but worries i will hate the scars. I currently dont have these ugly big boobs on show so cant see myself why scars would bother me?
I feel as though i am so focused on the outcome of the surgery and so happy to be getting it that i am maybe overlooking the inbetween part. I have no fears of getting the surgery, not worrying about pain or scars. All i want is to be rid of these things! Is this normal?!
Sorry for the huge post, feel a bit silly as i dont even know what im rambling on about. But hoping you ladies will understand my nonsense!
Xx
So firstly i was wondering..Has anyone recently had this operation on the NHS?
What should i be doing to prepare myself for the surgery any special advice other than the general stuff im planning?
I think im just looking for a place to talk this through since nobody has the understanding of this other than people suffering with the same!
My husband is supportive of the surgery, but worries i will hate the scars. I currently dont have these ugly big boobs on show so cant see myself why scars would bother me?
I feel as though i am so focused on the outcome of the surgery and so happy to be getting it that i am maybe overlooking the inbetween part. I have no fears of getting the surgery, not worrying about pain or scars. All i want is to be rid of these things! Is this normal?!
Sorry for the huge post, feel a bit silly as i dont even know what im rambling on about. But hoping you ladies will understand my nonsense!
Xx
Replies (18)
March 1, 2016
Hi there. I felt the same. At nine had boobs bigger than most twenty year olds. I recall being groped and one boy even bruised me do badly as he wouldn't let go. Unwanted attention turned me into an angry teenager lol. I learned to punch hard! Anyway at thirty I travelled to Tunisia for a BR. I was about nine stone went through and a 32 gg. I don't know why but looking back I think the PS just removed a lot of skin and although I reduced down to a 32 dd I was actually so under weight trying to control my breast size that when I eventually did put weight on afterwards my breasts grew back to their original size. So ten years later I was lucky enough after years of chronic back problems to be granted nhs funding. Three weeks ago I had my BR and I'm not a 32 dd hopefully a 32 cc after they've settled. Giving gone through it before I know the benegits and this time the whole surgery was harder given I had a full ancor instead of a lollipop. But I think my PS did a much better job and because of that they should be spot on. Your not crazy wanting them gone. It's hard living with huge boobs. I for own didn't feel at all sexy with them. Good luck with your surgery I'm sure you'll feel awesome soon
March 2, 2016
Hi there! Hope you are recovering well, hows things going? My biggest fear is them growing back! Where did you have your surgery? Im having a totally emotional day today. My back is in agony and I feel like taking myself off to bed. I dont know if Im fed up and so desperate for this now or if its the nerves kicking in! Its nice to hear you had your BR on thw NHS, i was beginning to think i was the only one and that wasnt a good thing! xx
April 1, 2016
My gosh your story is so relatable!! Feel so lucky I found this site! Never met anyone who has had a similar situation to me - this site has been a god send! I have always been so self conscious of my 30GG nightmare! I have my first consultation with NHS surgeon on the 21st April and can't wait to get rid of them! My biggest wish is No more unwanted abuse from men - I can't wait!! So happy to hear your story, well done :) xxxx
April 3, 2016
Hi there! Good luck with the surgeon. What appointments have you had so far? I am just over 3 weeks post op now. Could not fault the NHS they are absolutely fantastic! [RS bleep]
March 3, 2016
You are very normal!! Your story just brought back a personal memory of mine. I was 19 & working as a hostess at a restaurant & I was standing at the podium. Not leaning over on it or resting on it, just standing there (and naturally, my boobs extended over to it) & one of my managers said to me "pick your breasts up off the hostess stand". I remember feeling so humiliated and embarrassed. People who haven't had to live with all the issues large breasts can cause just can't comprehend what we're feeling. I'm glad for RealSelf so that we can connect with others in our shoes for support & understanding.
March 3, 2016
Hi Leanne I know how you feel I'm in my Kate 50's and had the same all my life mine are 34gg/hh the size (I'm only 5'2 weight 124 lbs and get called Dolly Parton all day long to say I hate them is an underestimation! I'm in the uk but no chance of surgery on nhs I'm funding my op and its £7000 but if I don't do it now I never will! Really excited got my date booked for 18 April so will be interested to see how you get on too .
UPDATED FROM leanne20
9 days pre
Too scared for topless yet!
leanne20February 29, 2016
Im not quite confident enough yet to put up my naked boobs!! So this is for myself more than anything as a little bit of progress. Had my husband take pics of them topless, they are even worse than how i see them normally!!
Replies (7)
February 29, 2016
Hi Leanne, i'm due to have a breast reduction 7th April with NHS, so if you want to talk anything through, just let me know. What date is your op? x
March 2, 2016
Think i commented on the wrong part, im still getting used to this ha! My op is March 10th. Where in the UK are you? Xx
March 3, 2016
I'm in Staffordshire. It's getting close for you now! Have you got all of your stuff for hospital ready? x
March 4, 2016
I dont know, I feel like I dont know what I need! I have all my toiletries, new button front pjs, dressing gown & slippers. Other than that I really dont know what to take! Any suggestions? I have 3 different bras to ask which will be best. My mam took one look at them and said 'I cant believe you will ever fit into these' :) Your op will come round so quickly, my days are flying in! Was it a difficult process through the NHS for you? Xx
March 4, 2016
I'd say that sounds like everything you'll need! Maybe take a book or ipad to pass the time if you get bored, but you'll probably be so sleepy from anaesthetic that you wont care! That's how i feel when i look at the bra size i'll be wearing after surgery! Feels impossible! Oooh i'm so excited for you! Yes, my journey was pretty difficult, check out my review and you'll see why! x
UPDATED FROM leanne20
24 days post
First dressing change
leanne20April 3, 2016
A picture of me 7 days in. Had just travelled an hour each way to have my dressings changed. I had a big sticky support bandage underneath my boobs until this day..it felt amazing to have it removed! I still feel like they look huge on pictures, only in clothes do I really see the difference.
Welcome to the community. You came to the right place for support. It's totally normal to just want to get rid of them. I felt the same way before my surgery and the date didn't come quickly enough. Check out My 13 Things for some more information.
I am here for you so ask questions anytime.