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23 and 34E NHS Breast Reduction - London, UK

UPDATED FROM curvygirl123
4 months post

19 weeks post op! (Almost 5 months!)

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Oh hello hello ladies! Its been a while since I posted so just giving a quick update on my progress. I fell off the healthy eating and gym wagon while stressed over other medical issues (boo!) which has led to me going back to my starting weight (lol). Ive started again from today though! I am still wearing my royce bras everyday but found that it is getting tight again so its time to drop some pounds. I also think that the increased weight has led to my breasts going bigger again :/ :/ This is pretty scary and I haven't taken any pictures just yet as I haven't been at home (ill try take some this weekend).

I still have no nipple sensation and have swelling on the sides so I'm not sure if it will come back :s I don't know if it would bother me if it didnt, as long as I have small boobies. They are still nice and perky and I'm hoping with weight loss and exercise I'm going to drop another cup size or two, I feel like I'm a D cup again :(.

Something I've noticed is they are feeling a lot more sore and tender to touch, I don't know if thats down to numbers going internally because I'm still numb on the outside. The other reason could be due to increased weight possibly making boobs bigger and hurting the scars? Not really sure.

I have my next appointment with my plastic surgeon in December and I'm hoping to lose enough weight by then to determine if I'm truly happy with the result. Does anyone know about breast reduction revisions on the NHS? I heard that if the NHS has funded a surgery and you're not happy they may be able to perform the procedure again.

Anyway, I hope you all have a lovely evening and are doing well with your progress!

As always, feel free to ask questions
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January 29, 2017
Hi, I have my Breast reduction in 2 days! I am an 16E and I am also wanting to go as small as possible fingers crossed. Can I ask, have your breasts stayed the same b/c size since you have had you op?
UPDATED FROM curvygirl123
2 months post

9 1/2 week post op! :D

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So I went shopping a few days ago and while waiting in a queue at Debenhams I looked across and saw some bras! I remembered my PS saying id be ok to wear bras without wiring now and don't have to wear the sports bra so often. I have still been wearing the Royce bras I have as I find them super comfy and give me support where I need. Anyway, I went to have a look and found a pack of two bras for £14 (SO CHEAP!) As I looked for a 34C to try on I could only find a 34B, anyway I thought id try my luck and IT FIT! 34B FIT ME! Still shocking to me! Im pretty certain that a 34C would have fit me perfectly but nevertheless I was surprised I could even wear the B cup comfortably. I brought the pack and although I have only worn the bra once it is a great motivator to keep losing weight!

In other news about the reduction, I'm still swollen on the sides and still have no nipple sensation. Scars are still healing well although I don't put any lotion on and don't air out as often as I should. Weight loss has stayed in the same place as I've had lots of parties and outings. Ill probably post in about a month again for a follow up but feel free to ask questions. I haven't posted any new pics because they look the same

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August 23, 2014
what was the name of the surgeon
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August 24, 2014
Wow... That's awesome that you could fit into a B! Have they gone down in size as the swelling subsided? If yes, how much (1/2 size, full size?) Thanks.
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August 24, 2014
They don't look like they've gone down very much at the moment, still have a lot of swelling though. From the pictures I took straight after my surgery they have probably gone down by half a cup size I don't think id fit into a wired B bra though! I don't want to get fitted until I've lost another stone so I can feel the happiness of being told my true bra size! I think in another month ill lose another stone, fingers crossed :)
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August 24, 2014
I wish I could loose a stone... It's 14 pounds, isn't it?
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August 29, 2014
yup, 1 stone is 14lb! You can do anything you put your mind to!
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August 24, 2014
Congrats on the B bra! You look fabulous!
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August 29, 2014
Thank you so much! I can't wait to get measured after my weight loss!
August 27, 2014
Hi. Your pics look great. You did stress to PS that you wanted to be a B cup so did she tell you why she didn't remove the 500 as originally stated? I'm just curious because I am currently a DD cup and my PS said 500 also. I am stressing a B cup as well so I hope he sticks with that amount but I know it's all really determined when they get in there. But honestly, you look great : )
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August 29, 2014
Hey Snoopy! Thank you! I haven't had a chance to sit down one on one with the PS yet so am looking forward to finding out the answer to that myself! Will keep you posted! My next appointment is in October with her :)
September 2, 2014
Good luck. I am set for surgery on 9-16 and am so nervous!!! Once in a great while I think maybe I shouldn't go through with it because I'm so scared but not one person has said they regretted having the surgery so that keeps me going : )
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September 2, 2014
Thanks :) Good luck to you for your surgery! Don't be nervous, if this is something you really want think past the surgery and your future post breast reduction :) Hope that helps!
September 5, 2014
Oh I want it badly but the post pictures I see make me a bit queasy : ) I have a weak tolerance for stuff like that. I don't even think I'll be able to look at myself for a few days. Did you also have the drains?
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September 5, 2014
haha! Don't worry when its done you'll be really excited to see the result, I was the same...Yes I had drains but they didnt hurt coming out at all, to be honest I was numb from swelling so you don't even realise they're being taken out!
September 5, 2014
Thank you for your advice. I just found out earlier today that insurance will cover it. I guess I have to go through with it now. lol. One more question, do you have "spillage" on the sides? I worry about that.
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September 10, 2014
Oh congratulations!! No I asked the surgeon to make sure she took loads of fat from the sides. I have quite a small build and have been losing weight too so that could also be why. I do have swelling on the sides yet though!
September 28, 2014
Hi, i hope everything is fine with you, i know you havent posted in a while. Whats the scaring like now also have you gotten sensation back? would it bother you if you didnt? hows your weightloss, sorry about all these questions. :)
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October 28, 2014
Hi Morganite! Sorry for the delay I've been really busy! The scaring is about the same right now and I still haven't got sensation back, I can only assume its due to swelling. Ive been so busy so haven't been eating very healthy either! Ill do a full post now :)
UPDATED FROM curvygirl123
2 months post

Bra size (7week post op)

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as some of you ladies might know after a breast reduction your old bra may still fit. I tried on a number of bras I had (in different sizes) and I think I would fit into a 34C right now. The 34D bras I have are a little big. I haven't gone out to get measured yet as I'm waiting till I can try on wired bras! Not sure when this will be! With summer here its hard to find dresses and tops that will cover up this bra...Hoping with weight loss ill go down to a 32B :D

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August 7, 2014
:)
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August 7, 2014
You look great! :) congrats!
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August 8, 2014
Thank you very much!!
August 8, 2014
Did you have your procedure done at Charing Cross Hospital? Do you recommend the surgeon who did the operation? What was his name?
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August 8, 2014
Hi, I ended up having my surgery at st marys hospital :)