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61 Year Old. Much Overdue for Procedure - Jacksonville, FL

Name: 61 Year Old. Much Overdue for Procedure - Jacksonville, FL
Item: Dr Hollie Hickman
Rating: 5
Author: Neenax2

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I 've thought about a BR at different times over...

Neenax2July 18, 2016

$10,000

I 've thought about a BR at different times over the years but never checked it out. WHY??? I developed very early, like 4th or 5th grade. In Jr High some of the boys nicknamed me, Jungle Jugs. I'm heavier now than I want or should be, but even at a normal body weight, I'm still a 36DDD. I'm tired of having upper back pain, ruts in my shoulders from bra straps, yeast under my breast & even problems with my thumb & fingers at times. WHO KNEW, I sure didn't know that was a result of these boobs! I'm wearing a Bali minimizer, which does a pretty amazing job of holding these girls up. I really need a BOLDER HOLDER lol! By the way it's a 40DDD/E, when I measured, I really should be wearing a 40J. It will be nice to buy a different style bra after20+ years????. My PS will make me a B cup, that's per the insurance requirements. I really hope to end up more like a C. But she says nobody has complained about being too small. Any comments will be appreciated.

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Dr Hickman is a very skilled surgeon 1st of all. 2nd she is a very caring, understanding person. She makes you feel very comfortable talking to her. Not rushed at any of your appointments. At my pre opt appointment I had a couple questions, concerns regarding my size after reduction. because of insurance requirements so much had to be removed before to be qualified for them to pay. She said not to worry, if I wasn't ready or sure this is want I wanted we would just postpone my surgery, no problem. NO, I told her, I'm sure, I'm ready, just a couple of questions before. I'm so happy I did this. She was honest & showed me what size I would be & asked me if I could be happy with it. The smaller size is because I'm overweight. But, I was ready to do this now & work one weight loss later. This has helped motivate me!! I'm so glad I choose Dr Hickman.

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pakken

July 19, 2016

I just had mine done July 6. I was a 44DDD. Still healing so not sure what size I am going to be but probably a B or C. I am 56 years old and couldn't find anything on Internet prior to surgery with 50+ year old having the surgery. Be prepared for some pressure post op and take your time healing. I am kind of wishing I had waited until winter (I live in NH) as I am unable to go swimming or kayaking for 6 weeks but I will be well worth it. Have lots of books and movies at the ready because you will get bored...the 6 weeks post op seems like a long time but it goes quickly (well the 2 weeks has gone quickly so far anyway lol). Good luck to you. When is your surgery date? I will pray for you.

Lisa96074

July 19, 2016

I had mine on July 8 and I am 55 almost 56! I live in Florida and I am also unable to swim for 4 weeks though and that is hard. It's so beautiful out and I'm sitting i my recliner!

Neenax2

July 19, 2016

Thanks for the info, surgery Aug 19th. How do you feel about your new size now ? I bet it's a relief & a shock too! Such a difference. Any surprises since your surgery?

KGKat

July 19, 2016

It's good your surgeon was honest about size so you won't be surprised later. After the surgery they will be all high and perky. You can get a lot of mileage out of that B. Good luck!

Neenax2

July 19, 2016

Thanks. Sounds good!

Neenax2

July 20, 2016

High & Perky sounds fabulous!!

Lisa96074

July 19, 2016

That is the bra I left in the trash can when I put my gown on for my surgery. I said never again and tossed it in there!!!

true2u4

August 8, 2016

I think you will be happy with the size. Most end up being a tad bigger than their surgeon states they will be, so her saying a B sounds like a great plan. I'm a large B, small C now, and prior to surgery (I asked for small C), anything like a B sounded so small, but I wouldn't have minded if I had ended up even smaller than I am. At first after surgery, I thought I was flat chested. But that's because immediately they are high and tight, but they will fluff out and drop within a couple weeks. So don't be too shocked right after surgery with what you will see, it will change.

Neenax2

August 8, 2016

Thanks. Hope to be 6-8" smaller at least, is that realalistic? Will have 840gm off her breast & a little more off lefty.

Neenax2

August 8, 2016

Off each

true2u4

August 8, 2016

Unfortunately I didn't take a measurement before surgery, so I don't know how many inches I lost. But my surgeon took 750 from each breast, so if you look at the pics in my review that may give you an idea of what that looks like.

Neenax2

August 9, 2016

Thanks. Hoping anyone that has measured before & after will reply to how many inches they lost !

UPDATED FROM Neenax2

14 days pre

Pre Op Apt

Neenax2August 4, 2016

Had my pre op apt. Found out Dr Hickman doesn't use drains, YAH!! She is so AWESOME, if anyone in the Jacksonville, Fl area is in need of a PS for any procedure, but BREASTS seem to be her specialty. Everyone in her office are great too. I'm ready to go to the other side & join the rest of you that have already made the transition ????

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Lisa96074

August 6, 2016

Yay! Good for you! I'm in Orlando and I got lucky too with a great ps and no drains. You are going to be so happy when you join us! It's almost your turn!!!!!

Neenax2

August 6, 2016

Thanks for the encouragement! So excited.

Lisa96074

August 6, 2016

I still can't believe they are mine when I see them lol! People keep telling me how slim I look now. I'll take it ; )

Neenax2

August 6, 2016

Just went back & looked at all Your pics, you look great!! My PS told me it will make me look thinner also, because it will show off my rib cage that these huge boobs hide. I'm working on weight loss too.

Lisa96074

August 8, 2016

Thank you! Everyone keeps telling me how small I look now and I haven't lost a lot more weight than the boobs! It's nice isn't it??

UPDATED FROM Neenax2

11 days pre

Bust Measurements

Neenax2August 8, 2016

I haven't seen any comments on actual bust measurements, has anybody checked theirs? I'm curious how much of a change/ decrease in inches others have seen once crossing over .

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Lisa96074

August 9, 2016

Yes! I found a tape measure in my bathroom and couldn't resist! It was probably last week so between 3 and 4 weeks post and I measured around a 39 at the fullest part. From what I remember I used to measure around 43 or more but that was always with a minimizer on!

Neenax2

August 11, 2016

Thanks my replies don't always show up? I figure I should be 6-8 inches smaller when everything settles. Can't wait!

Lisa96074

August 11, 2016

I was probably a 46 now that I think about it. That darn Bali minimized lol. I was so happy to throw them out! Left one in the surgery centers trash can!

Neenax2

August 12, 2016

Great. So U lost about 7"! I'm estimating at least that much or a couple more because of the bra size my PS size I'll be. You've been so helpful !