Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS

19 Years Old, 125 Pounds with 34F Breasts - Jacksonville, FL

ORIGINAL POST

Well, my whole life I have been the girl with big...

User Avatar
bird1995
Well, my whole life I have been the girl with big boobs. I developed way before other girls and even remember wearing a training bra in elementary school. Well, I have finally had enough of the back pain, the shoulder indents, and the stares I get from people walking down the street. I have never been comfortable with my breast and have always found ways to cover them up by either a long shirt or an oversized jacket in the Florida heat. I've always been so self conscious of my body and I'm ready to be able to wear the clothes I want and love my body.
I have made the initial appointment in went to go see Dr.Glassman in Jacksonville. He was very nice and answered all my questions. Then a few weeks later I was called and they confirmed that my insurance would cover my reduction! I am so excited and going back in this week to talk about the size and considering having a lift done with my procedure.

bird1995's provider

Dr. Glassman

Replies (49)

User Avatar
July 15, 2015
I am a little jealous, though my breasts look similar. What beautiful natural breasts, and you want to take a knife to them. I know they must be painful, mine are 38F and perky as well. It still feels uncomfortable thought I know how you feel.
User Avatar
July 15, 2015
They are killing me. I have a very athletic family and I can't participate in anything because my back hurts too much.
User Avatar
July 15, 2015
Omg noooo!!! Your boobs look fine. You're gonna have scars after and some scars do heal well hopefully your dr does a good job. Take care and keep us posted
User Avatar
July 15, 2015
You're definitely bigger than 34F, that's the size I thought I was (was fitted some yrs ago), and I recently was fitted for a 34H! It definitely fits far better, but kind of depressed me! I too am getting a reduction, my date is 8/4, and insurance is covering, hooray! I was told my breasts were "perky" considering the size, but for me, it's not how they look, it's how they affect my body, physically, and my self-esteem. I think most reductions include a lift, to place the nipple/areola complex in the appropriate location on your chest. My PS is doing the lift, and lipo on the sides for shaping. I wish you all the best with your follow up appointment!
User Avatar
July 15, 2015
Thank you! Whenever I go get measured, it is always so different so I just chose one and stuck with it. So excited to get this done and feel comfortable in my own body. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery!!
User Avatar
July 15, 2015
Breast reduction was one of the best decisions I ever made. I am not even 3 months post op and the scars are not bad at all. My back and neck pain is gone as well as indents. I can go to the gym without multiple sports bras over an underwire bra. Free at last!!#
User Avatar
July 16, 2015
Whaaaat? Go to the gym with only 1 sports bra? Free, indeed! My 30A sister often forgoes wearing a sports bra, or any bra, even when we've gone running! Only one sports bra...dare to dream!
User Avatar
July 16, 2015
Oh! I am so excited now! Thank you for the reassurance!
July 16, 2015
All the negative comments are killing me!! Girlfriend, my back and shoulders hurt just looking at your boobs- mine are the same size. Sure, yours look a helluva lot better than the majority of the before pics on this site but you are young still and with age those girls will be sagging to the ground before you know it. Better to get it taken care of now when you're young and healthy. You're a smart cookie. :-) Best of luck to you!!!
User Avatar
July 16, 2015
Thank you! Yeah, I feel like just because they are pretty now doesn't mean they don't hurt or won't sag in 5 or 10 years. Best to do it while I'm young and can enjoy it.
July 20, 2015
EXACTLY!!! You're going to be so glad you did, and I wish you a smooth and steady recovery, which you've definitely got on your side being so young and in good shape. My surgery is August 11th...not too soon before yours! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM bird1995

Wow!

User Avatar
bird1995
So, I went to my follow up appointment today after hearing that my insurance was approved and it just solidified everything for me. I am so ready for this burden to be off my chest, literally. We all agreed on a small D and the lift happens along with it. They had to squeeze me in a time because I wanted to get this done before my fall semester starts in September. My pre-op appointment is August 12th and my surgery date is August 19th. I'm so excited and scared at the same time.

I have to stay overnight in the hospital due to the fact that I'm going to have drains, but it's so worth it. I can't believe this is finally happening.

Replies (33)

User Avatar
July 17, 2015
Congrats! I know you will be happy.
July 17, 2015
Eekkk!! I'm in Jacksonville and Dr Glassman is doing my surgery Aug 5
User Avatar
July 18, 2015
Please let me know how it goes!! I am so anxious and nervous! I wish you the best with your surgery!
July 18, 2015
Thanks I sure will let you know. Good luck to you as well. I'm also soooo nervous I keep thinking to I really need it lol
User Avatar
July 19, 2015
I'm thinking about getting a BR, but I'm a little scare. I'll follow ur post to see how everything is going. I haven't chosen a doctor yet here in jacksonville. Congrats
User Avatar
August 11, 2015
Don't be scared! Just do whatever feels right for you and do a lot of research.
User Avatar
July 20, 2015
Wow what insurance? Good for you
User Avatar
August 11, 2015
I have Aetna.
August 20, 2015
Did Aetna require you do pt or anything before approving?
User Avatar
August 23, 2015
Yeah, they want to see that you tried to handle the pain alternatively. My father is a doctor though so that sped things up a bit.
July 20, 2015
Wow your so lucky! I had to pay for my BR. even after 3 back surgeries my insurance company turned me down. Good luck. You will notice a difference in back pain immediately after surgery.
User Avatar
August 11, 2015
I really hope so, thank you!
UPDATED FROM bird1995

One More Week!

User Avatar
bird1995
My surgery is in one more week! I have my pre-op tomorrow and I just went and got all of my blood work done today. I'm excited and scared, I don't know the level of pain I will be in after my surgery and I don't know what tasks I will be needing help with.

Also, I've read all the comments so far, and though I understand a lot of your concerns, this is something I feel like I really need. Ive thought years about this and I'm so tired of being self conscience of them and I'm so tired of the pain they cause. They may look pretty and perky now but give them 5 years and I doubt they will be in the same place.

And for those of you who left me supportive comments, thank you so much! I've really been needing them.

Replies (12)

August 11, 2015
I just read through some of the comments on your other posts and I can't believe how rude some people can be! This isn't an easy decision to make and I don't think people understand just how unbearable the pain can get. Kudos for making this decision and I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
User Avatar
August 12, 2015
You go! I am 13 weeks post op and my only regret is not doing it sooner :-). It is a personal decision so ignore the haters. Only peeps with natural HUGE boobs understand the desire to scale down and you are right, they won't stay perky forever. At 53, my nipples were huge and looking at the floor hanging almost to my waist. It was awful!
August 12, 2015
Just been reading through the comments on your other posts and I'm shocked at how unsupportive and meddling the majority of those women have been. You do have very lovely breasts, but they obviously cause you psychological and physical pain, so why should you put up with that. Don't listen to any of them, they're idiots. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery! I'm 14 days post op and loving it! X
User Avatar
August 12, 2015
Lovely comment Hllzbllz....we are allowed to voice our opinions which is what the forums for with a compliment as well. However were all aware ultimately she must do what makes happy.

Thanks - I must be an idiot then!
August 12, 2015
My own comment was an opinion too... Maybe 'idiots' was a bit harsh, but it can't be nice having a ton of people essentially saying they think you're making a mistake. People mentioned scarring a lot - "don't do it, youll regret the scars". I'm sure she's done plenty of research into breast reduction and the risks, complications, scarring etc. Her own plastic surgeon will go over those things with her. I just think people could be more supportive that's all :)
User Avatar
August 12, 2015
I guess we should all just agree even if our thoughts are not aligned. I don't think anyone was actually trying to even change her mind . I speak for myself and thought she looked perfect so wanted to just let her know. If she wants to get it done she will and she will do research and do what SHE wants.

Yes using the word "idiot" was definitely harsh and probably even juvenile and unnecessary. however thanks again for your friendly and lovely comment ;-(
August 16, 2015
I just had mine done August 10, 2015. I'm 19years old, 5 foot even. And 115 pounds. My breast were a 34 TRIPPLE D. Keep in mind I'm only 5 feet tall. I spent years researching and looking up facts, and took a long time thinking about my choices. I'm only a week post op, but I'm so happy with my decision. Honestly, I feel like if you're worried about scares then you are not ready for this operation. My back and shoulder pains are so bad that I can't even work. (I'm a server paying for college). I hope and pray that my scares aren't so bad. But that's not greater than the pain I'm in. I still look like Frankin-[RS bleep]. Haha but I love my new boobs so much. I went down to a high C almost a D. But that's with a lot of swelling still. So I'm pretty sure I'll be an average C after all the heeling(:
Also I tried working out. I'm already in shape and I would do chest work out. Nothing worked. My large boobs actually made working out so hard and painful!
Best of luck to you!!! I'm sure everything will go great!(:
August 16, 2015
Haha, I meant to say I'm 20 years old. Not 19 :p
User Avatar
August 18, 2015
I'm not too worried about the scarring, probably my only small concern. I experience a lot of pain too and am on my feet a lot for my job. I've been researching this for years but I have finally taken the steps to get it done and I am really excited.
August 19, 2015
Well I wish you the best of luck!!!!! It's very excited!!! :)
August 24, 2015
I know I'm a few days behind here, but I'm a 34 HH, 33 years old and getting my reduction in a months time. People who dont have a large chest will never understand, its not about how "gorgeous" or "perfect" it looks (to other people!) but the amount of pain, physical and emotional, we're in. I wish I had done this years ago. Best wishes in your recovery!
User Avatar
August 28, 2015
Thank you! I hate when people say that other people "pay thousands of dollars for your boobs," but, I am not those women and I know what is best for my body. I wish you all the best on your breast reduction journey!