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No More "Custom Size" Bras! - Gettysburg, PA

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My procedure is 2 weeks away. I can't believe I...

RavenG
My procedure is 2 weeks away. I can't believe I waited this long to get this done. Little background on me:

Age - 47
Height - 5'8"
Weight - 190
Bra Size - 34J or K

I've had large breasts from puberty on....never smaller than a D cup. After gaining a substantial amount of weight over the years my breast size ended up at a 48J. I lost 130 pounds through diet and exercise and managed to gain a cup size. I lost 14" around my ribcage but my cup size went from a J to a K. I believe I'll be a D cup when I'm on the other side. I had a tummy tuck three years ago and they removed 7.5 pounds of loose skin. The doctor asked me at the time what bothered me the most, the saggy breasts or the stomach apron. I had been evaluated for a breast reduction at another surgeon's office who told me I didn't have enough volume left to warrant a reduction and just wanted to do a lift. Since I was paying out of pocket I opted for the tummy tuck. Fast forward 3 years later and I had been having neck, back and shoulder pain for as long as I could remember....but I never but two and two together. The last time I went to see my primary care doctor because I had a rib that had dislocated in the back (again) he suggested that the problem was the large size of my breasts. He set up the referral for the plastic surgeon and after some major hoop jumping and nearly a year wait I finally got approval.

RavenG's provider

Samuel A. Yost, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 29, 2013

Say goodbye to the pain:)  The new you is about to emerge.  I am very excited for you.

July 29, 2013
Thank you! I'm excited....one week from tomorrow....although for some reason today I've broken out in hives all over my face and don't know that I can take anything for it since my surgery is so close! I'm downing a bunch of water hoping I can flush out whatever it is.
July 30, 2013

Oh goodness!  Probably nerves, but call the doctor and see if there is anything you can take for this.  

July 30, 2013
Thanks! It appears to have resolved itself on it's own....who knows what caused it....I'm just glad it's over! LOL
July 31, 2013

Glad to hear that!!!

UPDATED FROM RavenG
6 days pre

Pre Op Pictures

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UPDATED FROM RavenG
6 days pre

Pre Op Pictures

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