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23 Years Old, 5'4" 120lbs, 32G/H to C/D
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Hi everyone! I'm 22, 5'4", and about 120 llbs....
CollegeGirl14July 26, 2014
Hi everyone! I'm 22, 5'4", and about 120 llbs. I've had some "final straw" moments this summer that have ended in tears and am now considering a BR more than ever. The number one thing keeping me from doing it is the possibility of nipple sensation loss. The second thing is I have seen a lot of BR surgeries where the breasts end up having "boxy" shapes. Could you guys give me any insight on your thoughts or experiences with either of these things? And yes..I realize my right breast is much larger than my left :(
UPDATED FROM CollegeGirl14
2 months pre
Finally had a consultation
CollegeGirl14October 5, 2014
Had a consultation this past Friday..Dr. was very much of a straight shooter you could say. I was trying to tell her that I wanted to be a full C small D and she kind of flipped saying that insurance wouldn't cover it if I wasn't going to get that much taken off..blahty blah. That could be because the way she measured me, she told me I was a 34DD/34E (uhh..I'd love to have shown her what that size bra looked like on me..aka spilling out everywhere) She estimated 400-500 off from my left and 500-600 from my right to send to insurance. What I liked about her was I'm not going to have to do anything for insurance..I don't have to provide record from my primary care doc or anything like that, she submits everything and will let me know in 4-6 weeks if it is approved/declined. Now I'm just worried that she would want to make them too small because she kept saying that your boobs are dynamic and they will grow..I don't want to bank on that! Because what if they don't? I'm not planning on gaining a lot of weight anytime soon (who ever is?) soo now I'm just feeling torn if I should have her as my surgeon. I think I'm going to call on Monday and ask to see more pictures of people who had a reduction around my size as well as speak to a patient around my size that has had one. Thank you for all the support everyone! All you ladies are awesome. And for the creeps who keep privately messaging me saying don't do it..please go away. While I'm flattered (they do look good naked) they look ginormously not good in clothes..and I am in clothes the majority of my life..so please find a hobby.. other than trolling plastic surgery websites and creeping on women there :)
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October 5, 2014
ASmith...get a second opinion. My first consultation the surgeon said I would be a b-cup. That floored me. I haven't been a b-cup since 7th grade! I went for a second opinion and the doctor asked me where I wanted to be, rather than where he would put me. There is a sliding scale based on your body (Schnur scale) but I don't know if all insurance companies use it. I'm probably going to end up a small D, full C when it all relaxes. :) And, it's where I wanted to be. I didn't want to be tiny, I just wanted to be smaller.
October 5, 2014
I did not want to creep you and I am sorry. My wife and I have had plastic surgery. She was an H and was reduced to a D. It was a mistake from the scarring and loss of nip feeling. Not to mention she is pregnant and will now not only have the scarring but ruin the lift/reduction. I myself had lipo. The situation is if you do receive surgery ensure it is from a professional that has done this for a while. This allows them to bring experience with the ability to identify a problem before it happens. No worries I will not comment again, however, you wanted an opinion and my wife and I came with the experience of having the plastic surgery.
December 9, 2014
Personally, I would try to get the opinion of a different doctor! I'm 21, and a 36E on the right and a 36DDD on the left. I'm getting a BR on the 17th and my insurance is covering me going down to a large C/small D.
UPDATED FROM CollegeGirl14
1 month pre
Dec 22-it's happening! Nervous about recovery..
CollegeGirl14November 15, 2014
Well..it's official! It's happening dec 22 and I couldn't be more excited. Insurance approved and I am good to go. My goal is to be a full C. I am still really nervous about recovery. My boyfriend and some other couples are thinking about going to the Pacers game on New Year's Eve and I just don't know what to tell him because I would be on day 9 of recovery. I obviously wouldn't party hardy or drink with the meds I'll be on..but was just wondering where you guys were at for recovery after 9 days? I know they don't want you to drive for 2-3 wks..and I really don't wanna go if I'm going to be miserable the whole time and can't move my arms haha I told him that he can get the tickets (they're nosebleeds so not expensive) and then just wait and see how I feel..I have a feeling it's a long shot :( Oh well..I can miss New Year's Eve if it means new, awesome boobs for life, right? haha :)
love you all!
love you all!
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November 16, 2014
I'm so excited for you! You are going to be so happy with your results and you will bounce back in no time. I think I went shopping on like day 4 haha. I just had to try something on to see the new fit! You will be good to go to the pacers game, just take it easy and don't wave your arms around or anything. You are going to be so happy :)
November 22, 2014
I only used Tylenol post op. I am 8 days now and don't think I could withstand a party at this point, but then again, I'm not 22! I am driving short distances, up and about and doing fine.
November 22, 2014
Thanks for letting me know! I'm pretty sure the plan for post-op is some pretty heavy duty drugs (think valium) so it's very encouraging to me to know you're up and about 8 days later just having done Tylenol
December 9, 2014
You probably won't be able to go to the game to be honest with you. I am 7 days post op and still have some recovering to do. Everyone heals at a different rate though. If you have any other questions ill be around being bored recovering!! LOL
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