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23, No Kids, 36J
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Figured I would share my two cents, as all of your...
TeaPlease123January 7, 2018
WORTH IT$10,000
Figured I would share my two cents, as all of your reviews have been so helpful to me. It has been awesome to follow your experiences!
I have been considering a reduction for a while now, but I had talked myself out of it a few times. Self love and acceptance, right?
It was manageable until my back started killing me. Any change in position from sitting to standing to lying down would be awful and painful. Walking, or doing anything for that matter, for more than 30mins would hurt my back instantly. The thing that really motivated me to seek a reduction was the fact that it would probably only get worse from here. My back pain, my posture, the shoulder indents, the boob sweat, and welts from underwire. The thought of pregnancy and even bigger boobs scared the [RS bleep] out of me. I thought hey, you could live with this for the rest of your life, or you could make a totally understandable change that would make you feel like [RS bleep] for a while, and then really awesome later!
So I saw a plastic surgeon in Chicago earlier this year. I didn't end up choosing her. She was suggesting that I also do a gastric bypass (what??) and wanted me below a certain BMI before considering surgery... Suggested weird diets and meditation. She tried to adjust my anxiety meds. I told her that was not what I was here for, paid my copay, and didn't return. That discouraged me for a while, to be honest. I thought maybe that's just how plastic surgeons were? Point is... You can always walk away if you get a funny feeling. Don't choose a provider that makes you uncomfortable.
The second surgeon i saw was a recommendation from my PCP. Thankfully, we seem to be on the same page. I jumped through the physical therapy hoop... Six weeks. No relief from pain. Submitted paperwork to insurance, and within about three weeks they got back to me. Approved for surgery!
It is currently Saturday January 6th...surgery is in less than two days. Monday morning. Wish me luck! Will post updates as soon as I have any.
I have been considering a reduction for a while now, but I had talked myself out of it a few times. Self love and acceptance, right?
It was manageable until my back started killing me. Any change in position from sitting to standing to lying down would be awful and painful. Walking, or doing anything for that matter, for more than 30mins would hurt my back instantly. The thing that really motivated me to seek a reduction was the fact that it would probably only get worse from here. My back pain, my posture, the shoulder indents, the boob sweat, and welts from underwire. The thought of pregnancy and even bigger boobs scared the [RS bleep] out of me. I thought hey, you could live with this for the rest of your life, or you could make a totally understandable change that would make you feel like [RS bleep] for a while, and then really awesome later!
So I saw a plastic surgeon in Chicago earlier this year. I didn't end up choosing her. She was suggesting that I also do a gastric bypass (what??) and wanted me below a certain BMI before considering surgery... Suggested weird diets and meditation. She tried to adjust my anxiety meds. I told her that was not what I was here for, paid my copay, and didn't return. That discouraged me for a while, to be honest. I thought maybe that's just how plastic surgeons were? Point is... You can always walk away if you get a funny feeling. Don't choose a provider that makes you uncomfortable.
The second surgeon i saw was a recommendation from my PCP. Thankfully, we seem to be on the same page. I jumped through the physical therapy hoop... Six weeks. No relief from pain. Submitted paperwork to insurance, and within about three weeks they got back to me. Approved for surgery!
It is currently Saturday January 6th...surgery is in less than two days. Monday morning. Wish me luck! Will post updates as soon as I have any.
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UPDATED FROM TeaPlease123
1 day pre
Getting ready!
TeaPlease123January 7, 2018
Surgery is tomorrow morning! I got a new zip up, looking forward to it being looser soon.
I also have a couple button down pajamas, so that should make my life a little easier immediately after. Will probably have to get some sports bras at some point though.
I'm so excited!!
I also have a couple button down pajamas, so that should make my life a little easier immediately after. Will probably have to get some sports bras at some point though.
I'm so excited!!
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January 7, 2018
Good luck with yo her surgery! I am 10 days post op from my reduction and doing good! The surgery goes so fast you will be home and resting before you know it! Like many others on here have committed, Thus was the BEST decision I have ever made for myself!
January 7, 2018
Thank you so much!! I'm so happy for you, I'm glad recovery has been good!!
January 7, 2018
Don't forget to take a small pillow for your seat belt on the ride home! That was a life saver !
January 8, 2018
good luck tomorrow!!
i am scheduled for feb 16. I wear 36j/34I and I can't wait! I am looking forward tp seeing your results :)
i am scheduled for feb 16. I wear 36j/34I and I can't wait! I am looking forward tp seeing your results :)
January 8, 2018
yeah you will have to get some sports bras that zip up in the front do not get nothing that you have to lift your arms up to pull over get the sports bras that zips up okay
January 8, 2018
Yay! Will be sending good thoughts for a smooth surgery day and looking forward to uodates!
January 8, 2018
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement everyone! Currently waiting to get marked up... They just took my vitals and put in an IV. Even had one of those fancy machines that shows you the veins. Will follow up after surgery!!
UPDATED FROM TeaPlease123
Day of treatment
Out of surgery!
TeaPlease123January 8, 2018
Hi all! Just got out of surgery, everything went well. Doc said he removed more than he anticipated... 7lbs. I'm so happy, so relieved.
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