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One year on, Lovely result, normal problem free healing, wanting to encourage others to do it!!!
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Hi everyone, I am self funding private surgery in...
WORTH IT$8,750
Hi everyone, I am self funding private surgery in the UK, second time for me as I had a reduction on the NHS 37 years ago, then went from about 34H to 34D. I had an incision I can now find no information on - like a vertical line reduction only my line was horizontal, scar round nipples and sideways onto my ribcage. Really excellent result, was a 34D after surgery. Met my surgeon today and he was amazed by this incisision and clearly trying to work out how it had been done, and most importantly, implications for the pedicle. He will try to maintain a pedicle, but if he has concerns about blood supply during surgery, he will switch to a free nipple graft. I had done my research so expected this.
Last time I remember having drains in and it being painful when they were pulled out, also having the suture from internal stitches stick so that they could not get it out, still a bit of blue plastic thread in there somewhere! I remember being anaemic after surgery but having no ill effects from taking iron, and my bruising slipping with gravity so my boobs were not sore but it felt like someone had jumped up and down on my lower ribs.
Over the years I have put on weight, I breastfed my second child and also my breasts got even bigger at the menopause. I am not massively overweight with a BMI of about 26.5 but even when I lose weight it does not come off my boobs. I am 5'8.5" with narrow shoulders, waist seems to have disappeared with the menopause, I measure 44-35-41 and hope to end up more like 39 -34-41, pretty well a standard size 16, 36G+ bra. I am a 14-16 in jeans but 20 on top and one of the main reasons for the op is that my boobs make all of me look size 20! I am having my op done in Lincoln UK on 3rd January - neither of my student sons expects to be home for Xmas. This time round I am expecting dissolving stitches, hopefully no drains. I may even lose the original scar tissue as part of the procedure. A friend of mine had the surgery in Edinburgh last saturday, was home next day and is taking daily walks and no painkillers after 2nd day. Re: our tummies she said on coming round it was a case of "the good news is, I can see my tummy.... the bad news is, I can see my tummy" ha ha!
I have asked for B - C cup but again was not surprised when surgeon said it could not be exact and might be nearer to a D cup.
Got a lovely supportive husband who will look after me, 2 nights in hospital expected.
Last time I remember having drains in and it being painful when they were pulled out, also having the suture from internal stitches stick so that they could not get it out, still a bit of blue plastic thread in there somewhere! I remember being anaemic after surgery but having no ill effects from taking iron, and my bruising slipping with gravity so my boobs were not sore but it felt like someone had jumped up and down on my lower ribs.
Over the years I have put on weight, I breastfed my second child and also my breasts got even bigger at the menopause. I am not massively overweight with a BMI of about 26.5 but even when I lose weight it does not come off my boobs. I am 5'8.5" with narrow shoulders, waist seems to have disappeared with the menopause, I measure 44-35-41 and hope to end up more like 39 -34-41, pretty well a standard size 16, 36G+ bra. I am a 14-16 in jeans but 20 on top and one of the main reasons for the op is that my boobs make all of me look size 20! I am having my op done in Lincoln UK on 3rd January - neither of my student sons expects to be home for Xmas. This time round I am expecting dissolving stitches, hopefully no drains. I may even lose the original scar tissue as part of the procedure. A friend of mine had the surgery in Edinburgh last saturday, was home next day and is taking daily walks and no painkillers after 2nd day. Re: our tummies she said on coming round it was a case of "the good news is, I can see my tummy.... the bad news is, I can see my tummy" ha ha!
I have asked for B - C cup but again was not surprised when surgeon said it could not be exact and might be nearer to a D cup.
Got a lovely supportive husband who will look after me, 2 nights in hospital expected.
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Just to say, i was using UK sizing in my post. I am hoping to end up a standard US size 14 which is a UK 16.
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November 2, 2013
Gosh you have wonderful boobs now! And even after a reduction all those years ago! I think B would be drastic - C or D even better (D is not that big ) I just had mine reduced to a B cup and as you can see there is not much boobage :)
November 2, 2013
Yes, they are a good shape, my first reduction surgery was very well done, but they are just far too big. I expect to end up c-d which would be great. However, I think your b cup result is wonderful.
November 2, 2013
Oh thanks so much. I totally understand the too big problem. You will have great results!
November 2, 2013
Hi there....yes, your breasts are a nice shape but I would imagine very heavy....good luck with your surgery....I was a 36-38 F size before surgery and now I am 36 C....not very big at all....and I love your comment about the tummy....yes, seeing the tummy was the worst part....before of course it was hidden..ha////but you get used to it...and learn to keep your back straight which pushes your boobs out and then you learn to say to yourself " stomach muscles engaged" especially when walking and voila...you can almost high the tummy....ha (it's a work in progress for me)...but feel so good, I'm almost getting used to it...
November 2, 2013
Thanks for that, I plan to try to improve the tummy after the surgery. Last year my sister in law tried so hard to get me to dance at a party and I would not, I felt so ridiculous. Gonna dance next year though....
November 3, 2013
Dancing is great now.....I once saw a video of me dancing....my boobs had a mind of their own and were swinging all by themselves....didnt realize how bad it looked....plus my bra wasnt the greatest that night...ha.....now I can swing all I want and my boobs are part of my body....a glorious feeling...regardless of belly which I am starting to tone by attending fitness classes and yoga...
November 3, 2013
Thanks for the encouragement! I hope to enjoy exercise and dancing more. The pool I use locally has a shared changing area for ladies and I have bought a lttlle towelling wrap with shoulder straps that will enable me to change discretely while my scars are raw.
November 3, 2013
I swim too, but was advised by my PS not to do this until after my 6 week check-up...not sure what your PS will suggest....of course you have already had this surgery done and have an idea how your body will heal....but you are older now and that may make a difference....good luck to you!
November 3, 2013
Indeed. My friend who had her surgery a week ago says it is some time until she can swim due to the chemicals in the water. Will have to do lots of walking, like my friend is. she has had next to no pain and is doing really well.
November 3, 2013
Congrats to you peediewife on such good outcome previously. That's amazing as to how the scars were done. Having just gone thru my double mx with reconstruction same surgery this past end of May, I can tell you I'm amazed at how little fuss their was. With less eating and fast food, managed to drop my cholesterol 20 points in a matter of a few months and got myself up and around as quickly as I could-it worked.. Best of luck to you this time around, and from what I can see surgery just gets easier and easier. Over here in the US, I know current practice is to insert antibiotics at surgery-do they do that in UK? I was also on pain meds about 10 days after. I stayed ahead of the muscle pain-it was rarely boob pain-for the first week then weaned myself off after that.
November 3, 2013
I am not expecting routine antibiotics but will know more when I've had my pre-op appointment with nursing staff. I tend to heal well without infection. The only problem I ever had was when I had a mole removed on my chest and the weight of my breasts opened the incision after the stitches were removed! Sound like you have recovered well from very major surgery, well done.
November 3, 2013
Thank you! I'm not infection-prone either; lucky for me. I truly wish you the best. Your pic is very encouraging to those of us still 'dropping and fluffing'.
November 9, 2014
Hi Peediwife. I thought. American size was 2 times Uk. I am a side 12 and I have American dresses that are size 8
November 9, 2014
Well it can be 1 or 2 sizes different. Am american 8 is probably a UK 10-12. Every brand varies in its sizes anyway
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Paperwork from hospital arrived today, pre-op checks on 23rd December, due in hospital 1pm on 3rd jan, so surgery quite late in the day…...
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November 9, 2013
We can be "breast" friends. I'm scheduled for surgery the same day.
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