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20 Years Old - Bilateral Reduction Mammoplasty Hamilton,ON

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About me, and why I need this done: I am 20 years...

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About me, and why I need this done:

I am 20 years old, 5'5 150lbs. I have an athletic build, and started developing larger breasts in about my senior year in high school. I am currently a 36G, and am looking into being a 36C. I am interested in the surgery because I am in college studying and training to become a police officer. Based on the course, we perform multiple fitness training sessions, and tests, to prep us and keep us in shape for when we go on to be recruited. It is very difficult to run and jump over walls with a bearing weight on your chest. It brings a severe level of pain that can only be reduced if I wear multiple sports bras or wrap my boobs really tight so they stay in place. Again, it is still only a temporary method to do this, and it is not very comfortable wearing 2 overly-tight sports bras. Anyways, the fact of the matter is, that I am carrying an unnecessary large amount of weight on my chest, and it needs to be gone ASAP.

The surgeon I ended up choosing is Dr. Achilles Thoma. He is known to be a great plastic surgeon that has undergone multiple surgeries such as liposuctions, breast reductions, rhinoplasties, breast augmentation, breast reconstruction (breast cancer survivors), eyelid surgery, face lifts, thigh/arm lifts, and many more that are also listed on his website for anyone who resides in Hamilton, ON that is interested in having work done 

When I saw him for my consultation, spoke to me first about what I do for a living, and why i want a breast reduction. He asked me questions and took notes. Then he took me into a bigger room, where I undressed and put on a front-opening verst. He looked at me, weighed me, noted my height, and took my measurements. He told me that there is a certain weight that you should be in order to undergo this type of surgery, and he stated that I fit right into that category. He explained to me that I would be getting the lollipop incision during the surgery, and it is a new and improved method for breast reduction surgery that minimizes scarring, and is made for regular sized women within the norm on the BMI chart. Then he explained to me that there would be a possibility that I wouldn't be able to breast feed, which did not bother me too much considering that it is now 2015, and formula is great for babies as well, not to mention pumping.
I thought that everything he mentioned to me was great, and he answered every question that I asked based on the concerns I had.

He booked me in for another appointment which I attended a couple days ago actually, and informed be that I had been pre-aprroved by the Ontario Government of Canada for a free procedure. I was ecstatic, and just felt even better. I was nothing but excited at this point. He then had me to a survey for a study that he does with all of his patients. It was basically a 42-slided Slide show of pre op, and post of photos of women that had undergone a breast reduction. I was to circle weather or not the nipple was "too high" or "too low" based on the post op photos, or whether the breasts were "too big" or "too small", "too wide" or "too narrow". This I found was neat, because I was able to look at his work, and was able to get even more comfortable with the whole situation. Coming up, I have a pre op on May 7th. I am to meet with Dr. Thoma, to undergo some tests, and x-rays, then I will see my anesthetist and ask him any questions I have for when I will be put to sleep during the surgery.

Everything is moving so fast, and at this point, I hope and wish nothing but the best

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May 4, 2015

You will be just fine and it will all be over with before you know it.  Please check in with us often and let us know how you are doing.

May 17, 2015
Another reason I wish I lived in Canada! Sounds like a smooth process from start to finish! Congratulations, you look great!
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May 17, 2015
It couldn't have been more smooth considering everything has been great so far. Thank you so much!
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May 17, 2015
Maybe OT: I think the same challenges that would present with baby to breast would also be applicable to pumping. In fact... pumping is often MORE difficult than putting baby to breast. The body chemical response of skin to skin and the babies method of sucking is much more effective on producing a let-down. I think the challenge with breastfeeding and BRs has to do with damage of the ducts (affecting milk production) and/or loss of optimum nipple sensitivity which aids in letting the breast know to let the milk down. I sounds to me like this is something you want and need to do now to move forward with your career plans. We each make decisions based on priorities for the future and immediate needs. I did not have a physically active job so opted to wait 10 years and just deal with the pain specifically for the reason of breastfeeding my future children. No regrets here. Also want to say that when you do have kids and if you want to breastfeed do research, find support! I hear that there ARE women who successfully breastfeed after reduction so it CAN be done! All the best
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May 17, 2015
Thanks for reaching out! I am very interested in seeking whether or not I am able to breast feed when I have children because it's the best for them of course. I know it might be a struggle but I am more than willing to give it a chance! Take care
November 1, 2016
Hi Sweetgirl11! I'm so happy to read your review and congrats on your surgery. You look absolutely amazing in your pictures. It also looks like your recovery went really well too. I'm having a lollipop BR done on Dec 1 and I'm reaching out to people like yourself who has had this procedure done to get any feedback you might have about the whole process. Our stats are very similar: I'm 5'5, 143lbs and a 36G also. I'd love to have a result like yours. If you have the time, could you please update us as to how you're doing now. MTIA.
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7 days pre

1 week post op

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Post op photos with and w/o sports bra

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May 11, 2015
You meant pre op? Lol good luck on surgery!!!
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May 11, 2015
Yes pre op haha thank you!!
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1 more day before surgery!

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So I am feeling so many emotions at this point. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I hope that these feelings are all normal. I am just hoping for the best, and I just want it to all be over already!

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May 11, 2015
totally normal! it sounds like you have a great PS. i also got my BR covered in Canada...we are VERY lucky! just be sure to take it really easy the first few weeks, eat well, stay hydrated and sleep as much as possible! all the best!
May 11, 2015
Add more before photos so we can compare plz
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May 13, 2015
@mendagurlz unfortunately I don't have any more before shots I was so out of it after surgery yesterday I wasn't even able to post but I will update shortly