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29 Years Old, over 5 Yrs of Breastfeeding, Dreaming of Smaller Boobs! - Grand Rapids, MI
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I have a family history of large breasts! My mom...
toplessoptionalJune 16, 2014
I have a family history of large breasts! My mom had a breast reduction before she had kids, and I have always known I'd eventually want one ever since high school. I was a 34DD by the time I was 16. I've had three kids, and breastfed them all for a combined total of 5.5 years of nursing. I'm now a 36H. My back hurts almost always, despite monthly chiropractic adjustments. I have a constant under-boob rash. Permanent shoulder grooves. And headaches! Ugh!
So for my 29th birthday, I scheduled a consult with my Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Van Pelt in Grand Rapids. She is warm and friendly and I immediately felt at easy with her and her staff. They also told me I'd have no problem getting insurance to cover my reduction. Insurance requires a minimum of 370grams per breast to be taken out, and she is planning on 750 from my left, and 800 from my right. Hopefully bringing me to a large C, or a D.
So, now I'm trying to get stuff planned. Childcare for my kiddos, sports bras for after. Not sure what supplements/creams/etc I'll need. I need to do more research!
So for my 29th birthday, I scheduled a consult with my Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Van Pelt in Grand Rapids. She is warm and friendly and I immediately felt at easy with her and her staff. They also told me I'd have no problem getting insurance to cover my reduction. Insurance requires a minimum of 370grams per breast to be taken out, and she is planning on 750 from my left, and 800 from my right. Hopefully bringing me to a large C, or a D.
So, now I'm trying to get stuff planned. Childcare for my kiddos, sports bras for after. Not sure what supplements/creams/etc I'll need. I need to do more research!
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UPDATED FROM toplessoptional
1 day post
Made it to the other side!
toplessoptionalJuly 18, 2014
Surgery was July 16th. It was about 4 hours long, and I was discharged a few hours later. Everything went well. Doctor took out more than she was planning. 900 grams out of one, 1100 out of the other, for a total of about 4.5 pounds!
My drains are killing me. They are really my only source of pain. I'm uncomfortable elsewhere, but the drains are the worse. Took a shower at 24 hours post-op, and that felt fantastic.
I'm taking Norco every 4 hours or so.
Also, my arms are red and warm, which seems weird.
My drains are killing me. They are really my only source of pain. I'm uncomfortable elsewhere, but the drains are the worse. Took a shower at 24 hours post-op, and that felt fantastic.
I'm taking Norco every 4 hours or so.
Also, my arms are red and warm, which seems weird.
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July 18, 2014
Congrats! You look great. The drains will come out soon, don't worry about them too much (trust me, the less you think about them, the better). You'll feel better in no time! Great results. :)
July 18, 2014
You look great, it will be better once the drains are out and you can get off pain meds. Just keep those arms at your side and get plenty of rest.
UPDATED FROM toplessoptional
6 days post
One week post op
toplessoptionalJuly 22, 2014
I just had my one week post op appointment and got my drains out. I consider it a small miracle that I did not pass out flat on my face. It's not even that it hurt that much, but I was instantly dizzy, sweaty, and nauseous. I had eaten about an hour before and had taken a pain pill, and I'm glad I did. It was intense. But now I'm drain free and tape free. Crazy!
Pictures are from last night, so still with drains. I'll post new ones later.
Pictures are from last night, so still with drains. I'll post new ones later.
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July 22, 2014
I can see big changes in just the 6 days, life is easier once the drains are out.
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