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Finally! - Evansville, IN

Name: Finally! - Evansville, IN
Item: J. Frederick Doepker, MD
Author: laurieabear13

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Hi - I am 51 years old and my surgery is scheduled...

laurieabear13December 1, 2013

$13,000

Hi - I am 51 years old and my surgery is scheduled for December 11, 2013. I have had large breasts for years. Every year they seem to get bigger. Even when I lose weight, they don't any get smaller. I am very nervous and anxious, but I have wanted this for so long that I cannot back out. I would like to hear positive feedback from all of you, but especially the older women. Thanks in advance for the encouragement!!!

laurieabear13's provider

J. Frederick Doepker, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (8)

Dressinupthegirls

December 1, 2013

I too am 51 and I have wanted and needed it for so long. It's finally going to happen. I am scheduled for Wednesday morning Dec 4th. I am so scared and nervous. I have been very emotional. I think we are doing the right thing. Stay strong!!

JennyDriscoll

December 2, 2013

Your date is pretty much right here! I'm excited for you too :-)

laurieabear13

December 3, 2013

Dressingupthegirls - Wow - I'm excited for you!!! Your surgery is almost here. We can do this!!! I have been scared, nervous and emotional too, but we are going to be so happy once we get this done! Looking forward to hearing how your surgery went!!!

JennyDriscoll

December 2, 2013

Hi there, I'm 49 and had my BR just 10 days ago. Feel free to read my review and see my photos. Even with my decent amount of weight loss, my breasts didn't get any smaller. I had only met my surgeon 1-2x before the day of my procedure but knew others who had great work done by him. Your date is right around the corner! I'm excited for you :-)

laurieabear13

December 3, 2013

Thank you JennyDriscoll. How are you feeling? I am nervous, but excited!

JennyDriscoll

December 3, 2013

I'm feeling great! No complaints whatsoever! The first 6 days I was whiny and I didn't like the pain killers (gave me headaches) but exactly one week from my surgery day I "turned the corner", the fog lifted, I felt human again and have been better and better with each day. You will do fine. I was nervous before as well (I think that's normal) but surprisingly more calm once the day actually arrived. I've not had a single moment of regret... not even a fleeting one. You will do fine. Deep breaths, keep moving forward and before you know it you, too, will be on the smaller side :-)

HappySuzy

December 2, 2013

I TOO am 51. I had my reduction 7 weeks ago. Doing fine, a couple little spots near t-section still healing, but not bad. SOOO glad I did it, you will be too. Feel free to view my profile and read my posts

laurieabear13

December 3, 2013

Thank you, HappySuzy! I will check out your profile. Thanks so much for the encouragement!!

UPDATED FROM laurieabear13

3 days pre

Feeling anxious

laurieabear13December 8, 2013

OK girls - I need some encouragement!! Please!!!! I was looking at some of the pics on this website and the some of the pics are upsetting me. I know I will be happy I did this. I need to hear encouragement and I know you girls will help!!!!! Thank you in advance!!! 5 days and counting.....

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JennyDriscoll

December 8, 2013

Feeling anxious is pretty normal - I mean it's surgery. I had my BR 17 days ago and have not had any problems or real complaints to speak of. Feel free to check out my review for more info and pics. My recovery has gone well, no reason yours won't too :-)

laurieabear13

December 8, 2013

Thanks!

HappySuzy

December 8, 2013

You CAN do this! You'll be glad you did. I am 51 also, and had my reduction 8 weeks ago. BEST decision ever.

laurieabear13

December 8, 2013

Thanks!!!

UPDATED FROM laurieabear13

1 day post