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The Biggest Decision of My Life - Houston, TX

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Hey guys, I'm 20 years old and I'm currently a...

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Crystal Maldonado
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Hey guys, I'm 20 years old and I'm currently a 36DD (well my right breast is) my left is going on to a 36DDD im about 135-140lbs and ever since high school my breast never stopped growing. Which in my case is utterly unbelievable, considering i was flat all of middle school and just spiking to a B cup my freshman year.

i have been trying to fight my family doctor to write me a referral in order to see a plastic surgeon but all she told me was "you have muscle spasms, ill give you anti-inflammatory medicine as well as muscle relaxers, use support bras, try losing weight" all these things and nothing worked. so I took matter into my own hands.

Thankfully my father has great insurance through the oil company he works for, so it wasn't necessary to get a referral to see an orthopedic about my back poblems, which eventually sent me to 6 weeks of physical therapy, which in return did not a damn thing.

I mean, I'm 20, i should have back problem's or even bra indention's at that. not only did it phase my health but my self esteem as well, i am sooo self-conscious about my breast that i cant even wear a strapless dress or shirt because i am so uncomfortable wearing a strapless bra. its embarrassing to me that I'm 20 and my breast sag. I also have breast hypertrophy, in other words, one breast is NOTICEABLY larger than the other.

it makes me mad that i cant wear a bikini without having to buy xl-xxl to fit my breast, i hate shopping for shirts, dresses (fit good on top and not bottom or vise-versa) or anything to do with my boobs. i contacted my insurance and spoke to them about the requirements to get the procedure approved and covered (at a %) by them and they gave me a list of things that are required from me to get it approved by them. it was no surprise to me that i have met all requirements; if not surpassed them, to get my procedure approved.

i went on a hunt for a plastic surgeon who did a breast reduction with my insurance and it wasn't hard. Dr. Altamira was my answer. i went into his office and the girls were beyond nice and humorous, Dr. Altamira is a hard one to crack but hes very professional and gets right to the point. i had my pictures taken on the 21st of july 2012.

my paperwork was then sent to my insurance (medical records retrieved by the plastic surgeons office) they were send to the insurance on july 22nd of 2012. and i got a call on August 28, 2012 saying i got approved for the procedure ( the insurance covering 90% of it) my pre-op date is September 6, 2012 and my surgery date is September 13, 2012. it was all sudden for me!

I was extremely happy with how smoothly the proccess went and all i can do now is wait. im nervous, taken that this will be my first surgery ever. im excited for the relief but nervous for the healing time.

all i can do is pray that all goes well, but i know i am in good hands! im ready to go and ill definitely keep you guys posted! :)

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David A. Altamira, MD

David A. Altamira, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 30, 2012

Welcome, Crystal! You are so fortunate to be doing this while you are still young. I wish I had done it at 20 rather than 40, but none the less, I'm still thrilled with my outcome, and I'm confident you will be too!
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August 30, 2012
thank you sooo much!! the more support the more confident i am in this HUGE decision!
but in all honesty, i am soo nervous and soo scared that it nearly brings me to tears. and 40 is still young to me!! my mom is 42 and shes stil so young to me haha :) so you got a long way. and i have a few questions, do they left them as well? and how long did it take for you to go back to regular daily activities? (im on a national jump rope team so i think i might have to wait a whole month before i go back to my team practices and tournaments.
August 30, 2012

Yes. I did get a lift too. Most PSs include this as part of the reduction, but you might want to ask your doc just to verify. You will definitely be a month out of jump rope practice. Maybe even a week or two longer. And when you do go back you will want to make sure that you have a very supportive sports bra on. You don't want your new little breasts bouncing all over (even though they don't move nearly as much as the big one do:-D) and ruining that lift you get. But I was released to all activities at about the six week mark and I think that is pretty normal for most of the girls.
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August 31, 2012
yeah, im hoping i dont get lrft out of the game for too long!! i cant lose my mojo!!
i am soo excited. 2 weeks from today im in surgery!!! and a week from today, i have a pre-op appt. SO EXCITED!
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August 31, 2012

So excited for you!  Are you going to post pics?  My friend from work had a breast reduction done at 21- she was your size and in so much pain.

 

Can't wait to hear about how they turn out!!!

 

Kate

UPDATED FROM Crystal Maldonado
6 days pre

So I had my preop appt. Yesterday and I was...

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Crystal Maldonado
So I had my preop appt. Yesterday and I was nervous to hear the rules and regulations. They told me it should.take about 3 hours and one I wake up ill be dduhhhh from the anesthesia. Also said I will be tightly wrapped in ace bandage and might bleed, but not likely. I will have to go back the next day to t my bandages changed and I have a schedule for my follow up appointments. She said I will feel very compressed and look flat. But not to worry bc eventually they will perk up!! :) surgery is Thursday September 13, 2012 at 6am (prep) 7am surgery.
Very nervous but excited.

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September 8, 2012

Less than a week now...hooray!
UPDATED FROM Crystal Maldonado
12 days post

I am approx. a week and 5 days post from my breast...

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Crystal Maldonado
i am approx. a week and 5 days post from my breast reduction! and i am loving them!!! but i am a bit sore! other than that i love my little size C cup breast!! by far one of the best decisions i have ever mad! i love Dr. Altamira hes amazing and always has a smile on his face! :) he did an amazing job!

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