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23 Years Old.. Ready for This Weight to Be Lifted from my Shoulders!
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I am 5'4", 257 lbs, 42H (probably I cup), and I am...
WORTH IT$8,760
I am 5'4", 257 lbs, 42H (probably I cup), and I am losing weight before having a BR procedure. I haven't had a consultation yet, but I have totally set my mind to having a BR (after my mom and sister have suggested it for so many years). I am just SICK and TIRED of the back/neck pain!! It has severely ruined my posture, and I am ready for a major change!
I just graduated with my Masters and the stress/ bad eating habits/ loss of sleep/ and lack of exercise during graduate school just added to the "freshman 15" from undergraduate school. I am looking forward to being back at my "normal weight" (200ish).
All I read in this BR forum are helpful comments left by women who are supporting other women through tough, yet exciting times! I am so happy to be joing the community!
For now, I will be using this review to document my weightloss journey leading up to my BR! My starting weight was 267, so I have already lost 10 lbs!
I just graduated with my Masters and the stress/ bad eating habits/ loss of sleep/ and lack of exercise during graduate school just added to the "freshman 15" from undergraduate school. I am looking forward to being back at my "normal weight" (200ish).
All I read in this BR forum are helpful comments left by women who are supporting other women through tough, yet exciting times! I am so happy to be joing the community!
For now, I will be using this review to document my weightloss journey leading up to my BR! My starting weight was 267, so I have already lost 10 lbs!
UPDATED FROM Berrie_Ready
2 months pre
Finally had a consultation!
I had my consultation on March 8th and scheduled my surgery for May 22nd. So soon!! I'm just trying not to think about it so that I don't overly stress out!! I'm nervous!!!!
Anyways the consultation went as expected. He asked what size I wanted, and I said D cup. He didn't really act like that was too unattainable, but he did mention having to do a free nipple graft if I went any smaller (saying he didn't want to do that obviously cause I haven't had kids yet). I hope he gets me to a D, but even a DD will be a relief I'm sure!!
In other news, I'm down 30 lbs! And I have an appointment at a weight loss center on Monday, March 19th! Just trying to lose as much weight as possible before the surgery!
Anyways the consultation went as expected. He asked what size I wanted, and I said D cup. He didn't really act like that was too unattainable, but he did mention having to do a free nipple graft if I went any smaller (saying he didn't want to do that obviously cause I haven't had kids yet). I hope he gets me to a D, but even a DD will be a relief I'm sure!!
In other news, I'm down 30 lbs! And I have an appointment at a weight loss center on Monday, March 19th! Just trying to lose as much weight as possible before the surgery!
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March 19, 2018
Congratulations on your weight loss and good luck with your surgery. Your journey sounds similar to mine. The main difference is that I HAD to lose weight in order to have the surgery, but like you I decided to lose weight. I dropped over 40 pounds before my surgery and my PS was surprised how much weight I was able to lose on my own. I didn't do any diet. I simply got rid of bad foods and switched to cleaner eating. With the BR I am a whole new person. Now instead of treating myself with food, I treat myself with new clothes. I needed them too - most of my old stuff was too big. What a great problem to have! :) So far (except some Christmas weight,) I've been able to keep it off.
March 20, 2018
Yay!! So glad you've kept it off!! My number 1 fear is gaining it back, which is partially why I wanted to go to this weight loss center because you check in weekly. So I'll have that accountability! It's pricey but I think it's going to be worth it in the long run! I just skimmed through your review, and I'm also going to stay the night at the hospital.. I know you weren't doing well after surgery, but my PS "requires" all of his patients to stay the night. I asked him if there was any chance I wouldn't have to so I could save that money, and he said that if I was doing okay, he would let me leave but that if I stayed at the hospital, I would stay on a morphine drip. I'm sure I'll want to stay!! At least I know in advance and I'll be able to prepare!
UPDATED FROM Berrie_Ready
Day of treatment
Surgery today
I was so scared!!! Still a lot of pain! Staying the night in the hospital (my doctor makes all his patients stay). I'm on a morphine drip so I ain't complaining! But they did put a cathoder in me during surgery. I look SO MUCH SMALLER!!!
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May 23, 2018
Yes you are DEFINITELY smaller. Yay!!
May 23, 2018
looks great so far!!! I'm scheduled for July 23. I am trying to loose weight also before my surgery. Did your insurance pay? Mine will not pre authorize even though the Dr. sent in all the documation!!
May 23, 2018
I never tried insurance.. I'm young and still live at home so I just saved the money cause I don't have any expenses at this point in my life yet! And once I finally decided to go forward with the BR, I waned to just get it done quickly! I can't even imagine having to jump through all he hoops insurance makes you! I know I'm very fortunate though!
May 23, 2018
Also, losing any amount of weight before the surgery is totally worth it!!! I didn't lose as much weight as I wanted (45lbs instead of 60), but at my initial consultation he acted like the smallest he could get me was a DD, and losing 25 lbs since then, he said I'll be a large C. So even 10 lbs I think would help everyone just be a little healthier and closer to their desired size! Sorry if I don't make sense lol I'm still laid up in the hospital bed. Just waiting to be discharged!
May 23, 2018
thanks you made sense..I'm a 42 G now hoping for a C if not smaller, Have a speedy recovery!!
May 23, 2018
Your after photos are amazing. What a difference it makes, congratulations!!
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