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9 weeks post reduction

UPDATED FROM Anon me
1 year post

Almost 2 years out

Anon me
WORTH IT
So here I am almost two years out. The pain in my shoulders, back and sternum are gone and most of the scars have healed nicely. I have settled into a 38C. What I didn't realize going into this was how much attention I got because of my large breasts. When I walked into a room everyone looked...After the reduction no one does and I had to deal with feeling invisible. There was a lot more emotional stuff to deal with than I expected where my breast size was concerned. Now that I am past that and don't feel like I had a mastectomy I love my breasts. As the Dr who did my last breast exam said they "feel real" and not all do after surgery. The scars have lightened significantly and in some areas are completely gone. They are perky and comfortable. I did have a cyst develop in the LT breast so you sill see some scarring around the nipple from when it was removed but I am very happy with them.

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Brian Kreul, MD

Brian Kreul, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 6, 2014
Hi there! I'm 58, 5'4" 215 and have almost a similar story. Waiting for years to lose weight and it just wasn't happening. Decided to do it anyway. That was August, have a date for Jan. That motivated me to lose 15 lbs so far (was 230). Would like to lose 5 or10 more before surgery. My stomach looking huge will bother me but my plan was to pad my bra to fill out shirt darts etc. I'd rather be to small because at my ae I'm not doing this again! I've always felt I hated having big breasts and am happy about the BR. So the idea that there may be more emotional complications than I realize feels foreign but I also think its gonna happen. Trying to think my way through some of that. I told my Dr. to go FNG right up front, I have never had any nipple sensitivity and I don't want t risk being too big. Thanks for posting, I wouldn't have found your post from your original surgery and its always nice to hear from older ladies in a similar boat. It helps.
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2 months post

Here we are at 9 weeks post reduction. I have...

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Here we are at 9 weeks post reduction. I have been back to work for 2 weeks. Even though I had taken 7 weeks off the first week back was exhausting, the second week back was much better. I got off work Friday night and I still had energy... I am so excited! I have been able to get things done around the house this weekend and I feel totally back to normal. My breasts are healing up nicely and I am finally used to the smaller size. They sort of remind me of a short haircut, always looks nice but you can't do much with them ;-)

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August 9, 2014
Congrats
August 11, 2014
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1 month post

I decided to post some more pics because it seems...

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I decided to post some more pics because it seems like things are changing a bit. It seems like most of the swelling is gone and things are starting to settle. I went and had a bra fitting today and I am betwen a B and C cup. I had been going for a full C to a small D, the Dr reccomended a D. I have been concerned off and on about how small I ended up but I think if I had to err on the side of being too small or being too large I would rather be too small... I can always add a padded bra if I need to! I have to say I am loving not having all the shoulder, sternum and back pain and being able to wear sundresses and empire waist clothing designs has been a lot of fun!

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January 23, 2013
Things are looking really good! Yay you! Today I am 40 days post op from my original surgery. I see the surgeon tomorrow. My pain is minimal unless I press in certain spots. My right breast is still discolored on the underneath incision line. I'm not sure why other than that poor breast went through a lot! My regular doctor does not think there is any infection. It is not hot, no fever, and my bloodwork is good. Ill be anxious to hear what the surgeon thinks. I can sleep on both sides now. Amen! Not a belly sleeper so I don't care about that. I am still in sport/surgery bras 24/7. I found a wonderful surgery bra on amazon so I bought another! It comes down lower so it does not lay on that underneath incision. Anyhow that's my update. Glad you are happy and doing well. :)
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January 23, 2013
Your girls are shaping up beautifully, the size seems perfect, and must make it a lot easier to be active.
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January 23, 2013
Looking Great!!!