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NHS Breast Reduction Surgery Date Confirmed - Liverpool, GB

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Hi! I read a lot of reviews on here but this is...

marie300May 21, 2013
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Hi! I read a lot of reviews on here but this is the first I've written.

I am 22 years old, 134lbs and 5ft 3. My boobs are a 34F and sometimes a G.
I initially went to my doctor in October. She was awful. Told me I would grow to love my chest and I just needed to lose weight ( at the time I weighed 145lbs but was by no means overweight. a UK size 10.

I was very upset. She did however refer me to a physiotherapist. I completed 10 weeks of physio which eased my back and shoulder pain but didn't rid me of it completely. I went back to the doctor at the end of Feb. A different doctor. He was very understanding and referred me to a plastic surgeon.

Appointment with plastic surgeon was terrifying, I stupidly went alone. But he told me then and there after inspecting me that I was eligible for the surgery and I would be put on the list. I did have to have photos of my breasts taken.

This morning I received a phone call exactly 2 months after my consultation to give me my date. My preop consultation is 2 weeks from today and my surgery is the Monday afterwards!

I'm just so excited!! I hope this wasn't too long winded! I intend on posting pictures but I'm just a bit nervous!

A-M

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My PS is an NHS doctor what he lacks in personality he makes up for in skills. I am very pleased with my results. He is very talented and quite forthright in telling you what he thinks is best. I would recommend him 100%. I now have beautiful breasts. He isn't a talker but then again he is a PS not a psychiatrist. Direct and informative answers given to my questions. From first consult to operation day was 10 weeks and this is on the NHS. Operation was completely free. No payment at all. I saw Mr Koshy at the first consult for 10 mins, then before the op to mark me up for 10 mins and then at my post op for 10mins.

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glittergal
May 22, 2013
Congrats on your decision to have BR. I am a little over 5 weeks postop and it's the best decision I have made for my health. You are young and you will be so happy after its done and can wear cute tops plus be pain free. Its a win win :-) . I will continue to follow your journey . I'm glad you never gave up after your Dr told you all you had to do was lose weight . Apparently she never had to carry a couple of very large melons on her chest . Best of luck girl .
marie300
May 23, 2013
Thanks so much for your support! It really does mean a lot!!
Sallytwoshoes
May 23, 2013
Hello! Congrats! I'm in liverpool too and just got told my op is 31 July :) Can't wait! My doc told me that same, to lose weight and learn to live with having big boobs. Amazing what difference a good and sympathetic doc can make!
marie300
May 23, 2013
Which hospital are you at? My op is at St Helen's. congrats on getting a date! I'm not so much nervous as just waiting waiting!!
Sallytwoshoes
May 23, 2013
Im at the linda mccartney centre...it all went really quick. After years of having to carry these boobs around whats another few months right! Exciting that your surgery is so soon you must be so excited..im the same size as you...between 34F and G and hopefully going to a C. Youll have small boobs intime for summer, awesome! Must be the longest wait of your life now..soon soon!
marie300
May 23, 2013
It really is! I'm in my final year at uni and have my exams at the minute but I keep finding myself daydreaming about boobs! Lol!
marie300
May 24, 2013
Did you ask to see before and afters from your doctor? I would like to as I can find any info on my doctor online ... This is a bit concerning as I have no knowledge of his skill or abilities he could be a taxi driver for all I know. Lol
Sallytwoshoes
May 25, 2013
Hello! Yes, first thing I did was Google info on my surgeon. Luckily, there was lots about her online, but no reviews. On the upside...I couldn't find anything bad either. She's very experienced and specialises in breast reduction so...bonus! You definitely could do with some info on your surgeon...it will really put your mind at ease I think. I immediately liked my surgeon...she showed me loads of before and afters, especially similar to my size and what I'll be after. You really need to see those and definitely need need see examples from surgeries your surgeon has done, kind of like a portfolio. If I were you I'd definitely ask for those...I got a much better idea of what I would look like and that's when I started feeling like it would all turn out wonderfully :) I'm also on the nhs, that doesn't mean you shouldn't get the same info,treatment etc you'd get privately. Ask for anything you need to feel ok about your surgery. I felt a bit stalkerish the way I Googled my surgeon for hours but I feel pretty sure shes not a taxi driver and that's the main thing;)
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missKJ
May 24, 2013
Congratulations on being accepted! I am jealous that your surgery is so soon, mine is 6 weeks away but I'm sure it will go fast. I was SO nervous about posting pictures, and I purposely have not given my review details to anyone I know as I much prefer strangers in the same situation as me seeing pics of my naked breasts and not people I know! Go figure. Haha
marie300
May 24, 2013
Thanks for your post!! Congrats On ur upcoming op! I'm just boob crazy. I keep looking to see who has similar before sized breasts as me and then seeing what the after look like to give me an idea but really I know that it just depends on me and my doctor. I can't find any reviews on my doctor... Should I be concerned? It is on the NHS and not private though. I'm hoping I can ask to see before and afters at my consultant
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missKJ
May 26, 2013
I haven't heard any reviews about my surgeon either, but after meeting with him I really trust him, he was so thorough and genuine. My doctor is unfamiliar with bra sizing (doesn't surprise me, he's a male!) but I know he will take whatever amount he needs to make them look the best they can :) I am so excited! The black bra you are wearing is beautiful, but it's still so depressing to have to wear one so big, eh. I have a whole Word Doc dedicated to other women's before and after pictures so I can figure out what would look best on me! I do like having larger breasts, it's part of me now, so if I can get to a 10D I will be thrilled. I actually went into bra stores to look at sizes, and a 10C looks SO tiny! But I wouldn't be disappointed if I end up that size, anyway. I'll be grateful with any result.
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Minimoon
May 15, 2015
Oh I wish we had a NHS in the US! I'm so envious!
insite
May 17, 2015
Youre very lucky I was turned down by NHS
UPDATED FROM marie300
16 days pre

Boobs on the brain!

marie300May 24, 2013
It's only been 3 days since the hospital contacted me with my date! The paperwork states I will have a general anaesthetic. I have so many question for my preop consultation which is in 11days! Eek!
What type of scars will I have lollipop or anchor?
Will I have drains?
When can I drive?
When can I fly?
How long do I need someone to look after me?
Why type and size of post-op bra should I buy?
What wil the anaesthetic be like?
How often will I be visiting the hospital afterwards?

Sorry for bombarding but if anyone can answer the more general questions I would really appreciate it. Also I intend on posting pics tomorrow.
My operation is in Liverpool but as I am a student here I would like to return to Ireland for the summer months. But as my op is in June I don't know how often il have to return to the hospital for check ups and how soon I can travel even though its only a very short flight (40mins).

Apologies for the long entry I'm just booby mad at the moment which I shouldn't be as I'm currently sitting my final exams at university. So much going on!!! [RS bleep]

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Lowrey
May 11, 2015
Your boobs look a lot better....more in proportion. I'd be a bit worried too about posting all these boob shots on line, but I guess that's how things are shared on this forum! It certainly helps others (like me) decide whether to have these procedures or not. Enjoy your new look anyway....you look great. Deb x
UPDATED FROM marie300
15 days pre

Booby pictures

marie300May 25, 2013
Here are some images. So nerve wrecking posting these!

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Sallytwoshoes
May 25, 2013
Just saw your questions in the review - the doc told me to get really cheap stretchy bras in a couple of sizes - ie if I'm expecting to be a 34C, then I should get a bra to fit 34C, 34D, 36C and 36D. He said it's cause breast size will vary with swelling, healing, etc. So he said don't spend alot on post surgery bras, just make sure you have a couple of different sizes just incase. I found some great ones at TK Maxx in store ( Marilyn Monroe Intimates is what they're called!) and it just says 'Soft Lightweight Seamless Bras'. These seem pretty good and cost just 7.99 for two! Your waist is so tiny your new boobs will look amazing!! I
marie300
May 26, 2013
Aw thanks! I'm gona go out straight after my pre op and get myself post op bras! I'm terrified that I'm going to go and then they tell me they have changed their minds or something!
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