45 Year Old 36 G/H...Ready To Be Free From Back Pain - Joplin, MO

In Junior High I began developing breasts faster than all of my friends. By high school I was a size 5 with D/DD breasts. My breasts began to hinder my sports activities. My breasts became larger during pregnancy and the headaches, neck and back pain began. I have over 15+ years of documented history of neck, back and shoulder pain from past to present doctors.

I’m now 45 and I wear 36 G/H in bra size. I wear 11/12 in pants and 16/18 in shirts. I weigh around 180-185lbs. Needless to say, I’m a little curvy. I can’t purchase a dress off of the rack without purchasing a 16/18 and having it altered. In fact, most of my blouses hang like tents. Where I work it’s predominately men. I don’t wear anything form fitting to draw attention, which is not so flattering.

I recently had a biometric screening and I have shrunk 1-1/4 inches. I use to be 5’7” and I am now 5”5 1/2” I feel the weight of my breasts make me slouch.

I have consulted with a plastic surgeon out of Springfield, MO and he sent in documentation to the insurance company and was approved!!! I am scheduled to have a breast reduction December 12, 2014. The PS plans to remove 500-600 grams per side. He asked me what size I wanted to be, I told him a C. He said “I won’t be able to get you down to a C, but I might be able to get you down to a D/DD.” I was SO disappointed!!! To prevent the nipple from dying he explained that the placement of the current nipple will be relocated to the natural position, but would remain attached while relocating. My biggest fear is that I will still be large breasted.

As I sit here reading through the BR forum, I am not afraid of going in Wednesday morning. The many women that have contributed to this forum have been great educators and supporters! This is a wonderful site that provide the support we need from women just like me! I hear so many positive outcomes! Granted there will be a rough patch, but I'm focusing on the smaller perky breasts that no longer create back and neck pain! Some things I look forward to: 1) The mask going over my face and falling asleep! I'm a light sleeper and can never seam to get enough rest. 2) Have a fashion show with my daughter from my current closet. 3) Wearing strapless bras or shirts! 4) Rolling over at night and not having to completely raise up and do a 180! You know what I'm talking about! ;) 5) going bra shopping! I've been getting Victoria's Secret email everyday now. It's like they know I will be purchasing new bras! Oh wait a minute.....I will be able to buy bras off of the rack!! How cool is that? 6) Going swimsuit shopping! 7) Wear a fitted sweater without being self conscious and guys staring at me! And 8) having more energy to work out to stay healthy!

Up to this point I have been extremely excited. I'm still excited, but I'm just very emotional tonight. I find myself fighting back the tears. I never saw this coming. My boys are coming home from college to be with me. My husband is supportive and I have an entire network of wonderful women that have or will go through a breast reduction.

Today I went to work and left around 2:00pm. I stopped at the nail salon to have the shellac removed from my nails. The male technician asked me three times if I wanted a color put on. After saying no three times I finally said "I'm having surgery tomorrow and I can't have any nail polish on." Would you believe that about 5 minutes later he says "well I hope your ok, what kind of surgery?" I spoke lightly and said breast reduction. He said "what kind of surgery?" I finally said louder "Breast Reduction!" The room got quiet and he didn't ask any more questions! Lol! Thank goodness I don't mind if people know I'm having this done! Lol! Or I would have crawled under the table.

My pajamas are packed, the pillow for the car ride is ready, the house is clean, dinner cooked for the boys when they get home, last load of laundry is in the dryer. I think I'm ready!!!