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62 years old getting Breast Reduction- Fall River, MA
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I am like most of you women out there. I have...
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I am like most of you women out there. I have always thought about getting a breast reduction, but for one reason or other never did it until now. In my younger years my breasts were manageable and part of who I was, but menopause caused so many changes and as the years passed my breasts became larger and I hated looking at them each day.
At the time of my surgery I was wearing a 36 M bra and could sometimes squeeze myself into a 38 DDD with most of my breasts stuffed into my arm pits. Forget wearing anything sleeveless!
I am also the caregiver for my husband, who has Parkinson's Disease, and my 88 and 90 year old parents, and I could feel my own health declining (the constant back ache, stiff neck, sore shoulders, and bruised ribs from the underwear bras) and knew I had to do this now or I never would. How could I be the best caregiver for the people I love if I was in constant pain and knowing it would only get worse? The thought of lugging these things around for the rest of my life would put me in a panic.
I met with my PS on July 7, 2016, and he said I was a definite candidate and felt sure my insurance would cover the cost. We made an appointment for the surgery 3 weeks later, August 2nd, at the Same Day Surgical Center. My surgery went well, 8 lbs was removed, and I haven't had any of my previous pains.
He hardest part was being patient throughout the recovery process and wearing the compression bra 24/7. I did have complications at week 3 where open wounds appeared at the right breast surgical site. PS said that it happens sometimes when they remove a lot of tissue, some of the fatty tissue inside the breast dies, and the body wants it out, so it has to find a way out, and the best way is through the incision. They are nearly closed now, and I haven't had any drainage from them in weeks.
I am beyond happy with my results. My only regret is that I wanted this long to do this.
I can't wait to go bathing suit shopping this spring, something that I dreaded my entire life, and buy cute bras.
At the time of my surgery I was wearing a 36 M bra and could sometimes squeeze myself into a 38 DDD with most of my breasts stuffed into my arm pits. Forget wearing anything sleeveless!
I am also the caregiver for my husband, who has Parkinson's Disease, and my 88 and 90 year old parents, and I could feel my own health declining (the constant back ache, stiff neck, sore shoulders, and bruised ribs from the underwear bras) and knew I had to do this now or I never would. How could I be the best caregiver for the people I love if I was in constant pain and knowing it would only get worse? The thought of lugging these things around for the rest of my life would put me in a panic.
I met with my PS on July 7, 2016, and he said I was a definite candidate and felt sure my insurance would cover the cost. We made an appointment for the surgery 3 weeks later, August 2nd, at the Same Day Surgical Center. My surgery went well, 8 lbs was removed, and I haven't had any of my previous pains.
He hardest part was being patient throughout the recovery process and wearing the compression bra 24/7. I did have complications at week 3 where open wounds appeared at the right breast surgical site. PS said that it happens sometimes when they remove a lot of tissue, some of the fatty tissue inside the breast dies, and the body wants it out, so it has to find a way out, and the best way is through the incision. They are nearly closed now, and I haven't had any drainage from them in weeks.
I am beyond happy with my results. My only regret is that I wanted this long to do this.
I can't wait to go bathing suit shopping this spring, something that I dreaded my entire life, and buy cute bras.
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UPDATED FROM Knockyourselfout
3 months post
62 years old getting Breast Reduction- Fall River, MA
Here they are after 13 weeks.
I have an appt. with PS tomorrow. Nothing much to discuss with him, things feel good (still a few hard areas in the right breast), and loving bra shopping for the first time in my life.
I have an appt. with PS tomorrow. Nothing much to discuss with him, things feel good (still a few hard areas in the right breast), and loving bra shopping for the first time in my life.
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November 9, 2016
Having been a carer for both my Mum and Dad, and in considerable pain due to back injuries, I am in awe of you. Your lack of neck and shoulder pain will be such a mental relief and will give you a bit more strength to help with your husband and mother. Well done on your courageous decision to undergo breast reduction and in your resolve in helping others.
November 9, 2016
Thank you. My mom has had two major surgeries within a four week period and is currently at a rehab facility. If I had waited to have the surgery I wouldn't have had it with the current situation so I'm so glad I went forward and proceeded with the surgery. For once I took care of myself first and am better for it.
November 9, 2016
Wow, you look fantastic! You must be so pleased. I am, and I'm only 3 weeks out! Your back must feel so much better too. Thanks for sharing.
UPDATED FROM Knockyourselfout
3 months post
Loving it
I just have to say that yesterday I noticed for the first time in I don't know how many years that I wasn't aware of my breasts.
They are just "there",not hanging, hurting my neck or shoulders and I don't need to get out of my bra at the end of the day.
Side note: Saw my PS last week and everything looks great.
They are just "there",not hanging, hurting my neck or shoulders and I don't need to get out of my bra at the end of the day.
Side note: Saw my PS last week and everything looks great.
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November 22, 2016
That's a happy report! Hooray for you and for easier shopping, exercising, and looking in the mirror :)
December 4, 2016
How pleased I am to read and see of your improvements. How you did it I don't know, because although you had a lot of tissue removed you didn't go over the top as you now look like your breasts are in proportion to your body, in both size and shape: they look a part of you. It's great that they are just there, a part of you as opposed to an inconvenience.
I hope any issues you had earlier in your healing are either resolved or will be soon. Is it possible you had some hard lumps in your right breast before surgery but due to its previous size you weren't aware of them?
I also hope your family situation is currently slightly easier and your mom is recovering OK from surgery.
I wondered if you may be thinking of changing your name as it would now be somewhat improbable to knock yourself out with your streamlined breasts even if you were a 100m sprinter.
May you enjoy shopping to come with clothes that fit you well.
I appreciate you're in a difficult situation and wish you well. May I also wish you a continuing good recovery.
I hope any issues you had earlier in your healing are either resolved or will be soon. Is it possible you had some hard lumps in your right breast before surgery but due to its previous size you weren't aware of them?
I also hope your family situation is currently slightly easier and your mom is recovering OK from surgery.
I wondered if you may be thinking of changing your name as it would now be somewhat improbable to knock yourself out with your streamlined breasts even if you were a 100m sprinter.
May you enjoy shopping to come with clothes that fit you well.
I appreciate you're in a difficult situation and wish you well. May I also wish you a continuing good recovery.
December 5, 2016
Your comment about me changing my screen name really made me laugh, thank you.
Each day my beasts fell better, and the hard areas are reducing in size just as my PS surgeon said they would. My scars are healing and getting lighter. And they sit and feel comfortable on my body. I fit into a size 38 C bra and can buy off the rack without even trying it on.
I will post pictures in January.
Now, I'd like to loose some weight. It will be hard as my mom is still recovering and my husband and dad depend heavily on me.
Thank you for your kind words.
Each day my beasts fell better, and the hard areas are reducing in size just as my PS surgeon said they would. My scars are healing and getting lighter. And they sit and feel comfortable on my body. I fit into a size 38 C bra and can buy off the rack without even trying it on.
I will post pictures in January.
Now, I'd like to loose some weight. It will be hard as my mom is still recovering and my husband and dad depend heavily on me.
Thank you for your kind words.
Enjoy your new boobs; we're going to enjoy life so much more!! Congrats!
The right breast still has areas that are hard and sore and I only have one scab which looks ready to fall off.
Overall things are going well and it feels good to be in a real bra.
Congratulations to you as well. The jogging will get easier in time. I just started back at the gym as PS took me off all restrictions but I'm still going to take it slow.