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32HH 43yo with No Kids - Bring on D Day! - Melbourne, AU
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Well girls, I'm calling time ... The Girls Gotta...
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Well girls, I'm calling time ... The Girls Gotta Go!
I've read your stories and experiences with much interest over the past 18 months and now it's time to tell mine so others may benefit.
My "fun bags" are not fun, never really have been if we're honest about it.
They are heavy and painful, and the relief I feel taking off my bra at the end of the day can not be measured. It is instant and immediate, though the shoulder intents remain like a war scar.
I am a 32HH and have been buying expensive bras from the UK for too many years.
It's taken me a long time to get to this point - for many years I simply accepted my lot in life, largely because I have become very good at "dressing down" or "hiding" my big boobs.
I am broad shouldered and tall at 5'11" and know exactly what styles will suit me and make my boobs look smaller before I even try items on.
Like others, I'm one to two sizes bigger on top - usually size 16 on top and 12-14 bottom.
As one surgeon told me, I'm among the 10% of women who's breasts do not change with losing weight.
While I considered a reduction in my late 20s, I thought I'd wait until I'd had children but I'm now 43 with no kids and it seems like now or never. What am I waiting for?
The neck, shoulder and back pain is so constant and "normal" that I'm desensitised to it. Worse, I have in recent years developed chronic lower back pain, which I truly believe is in part due to my poor posture.
I consulted two surgeons in Melbourne before booking in with Dr Howard Webster - and now happy to say the big day is coming up on November 22.
Let's call it D day as I'm planning that will be my new cup size!
Perhaps as big busted women we get used to them, but my jaw-dropping moment came when the doc told me how much he thinks he will remove ... About 1kg from EACH side.
He says I'm an ideal candidate who will get instant life-changing relief from this op.
Sure, being able to fit into more clothing, cheaper bras and being free to exercise without my "one boob" sports bra is appealing - but the chance my pain will disappear even slightly is what excites me the most.
I'm scared about the actual operation, having gotten through life without EVER going to hospital. But this needs to be done.
Bring on D day!
I've read your stories and experiences with much interest over the past 18 months and now it's time to tell mine so others may benefit.
My "fun bags" are not fun, never really have been if we're honest about it.
They are heavy and painful, and the relief I feel taking off my bra at the end of the day can not be measured. It is instant and immediate, though the shoulder intents remain like a war scar.
I am a 32HH and have been buying expensive bras from the UK for too many years.
It's taken me a long time to get to this point - for many years I simply accepted my lot in life, largely because I have become very good at "dressing down" or "hiding" my big boobs.
I am broad shouldered and tall at 5'11" and know exactly what styles will suit me and make my boobs look smaller before I even try items on.
Like others, I'm one to two sizes bigger on top - usually size 16 on top and 12-14 bottom.
As one surgeon told me, I'm among the 10% of women who's breasts do not change with losing weight.
While I considered a reduction in my late 20s, I thought I'd wait until I'd had children but I'm now 43 with no kids and it seems like now or never. What am I waiting for?
The neck, shoulder and back pain is so constant and "normal" that I'm desensitised to it. Worse, I have in recent years developed chronic lower back pain, which I truly believe is in part due to my poor posture.
I consulted two surgeons in Melbourne before booking in with Dr Howard Webster - and now happy to say the big day is coming up on November 22.
Let's call it D day as I'm planning that will be my new cup size!
Perhaps as big busted women we get used to them, but my jaw-dropping moment came when the doc told me how much he thinks he will remove ... About 1kg from EACH side.
He says I'm an ideal candidate who will get instant life-changing relief from this op.
Sure, being able to fit into more clothing, cheaper bras and being free to exercise without my "one boob" sports bra is appealing - but the chance my pain will disappear even slightly is what excites me the most.
I'm scared about the actual operation, having gotten through life without EVER going to hospital. But this needs to be done.
Bring on D day!
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UPDATED FROM GirlsGottaGo
Day of treatment
D Cup Day!
Well D Cup Day is tomorrow!
I'm not overly nervous about it yet, more at the point of let's get this done so I can begin the healing and pain free new life.
I've been travelling in Europe for the past month and my young dog got very sick and died while I was on holiday ... two very different things but both have kept my mind off the operation.
Am sure the nerves will kick in once at the hospital getting prepped, but at this stage I still have jet lag so quite keen for that deep sleep they promise.
Any tips for first few days at home much appreciated.
I'm not overly nervous about it yet, more at the point of let's get this done so I can begin the healing and pain free new life.
I've been travelling in Europe for the past month and my young dog got very sick and died while I was on holiday ... two very different things but both have kept my mind off the operation.
Am sure the nerves will kick in once at the hospital getting prepped, but at this stage I still have jet lag so quite keen for that deep sleep they promise.
Any tips for first few days at home much appreciated.
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November 21, 2016
I'm so excited for you, soon you will truly realize how much strain your breasts have placed on your back and neck and you will be glad you had the surgery. I mean, I know you are aware, but when you feel the relief, despite the discomfort of surgery you will know it was the correct thing to do. Here are my tips... load the house with groceries. Keep receipts for bras or products you may end op returning or exchanging. Have non stick gauze and antibacterial ointment on hand. Ice packs are awesome if you PS says you can use them. Hydrate a lot. You may be able to use over the counter pain meds after the first day, ask you doctor which ones. If you don't have someone staying with you the first week, move things to waist level. (Toothbrush, coffee mug,plates.) wishing you a smooth procedure and fast healing!
November 21, 2016
Thank you for the tips! I have my mum with me to help for first week and have stocked up on food so ready to go :)
November 21, 2016
Congratulations I hope it goes well. I was in your shoes last Monday... Not with a breast reduction but as in being operated on by Howard Webster for a brow lift in my case. I can tell you his after care so far has been amazing... He's not only talented but a genuinely caring man.
November 22, 2016
Thank you, all done now it was over in a flash! And I absolutely agree, Howard is so lovely and caring. Hope you're recovering well.
UPDATED FROM GirlsGottaGo
1 day post
Woo hoo it's done!
Woo hoo it's all done! Little bit of pain but mostly I'm tired and uncomfortable. My surgeon is happy and gave me a quick peek - they look good from looking down.
People won't recognise me!! He took 1.2kg off right and 1.1kg off left ???? Aiming for a small D!! (I was a HH)
He said my boobs were mostly heavy dense tissue not fat which is why they never changed with weight loss.
I wasn't really nervous either, just kept busy with preparing everything beforehand.
Glad it's now done and I can start healing!!
People won't recognise me!! He took 1.2kg off right and 1.1kg off left ???? Aiming for a small D!! (I was a HH)
He said my boobs were mostly heavy dense tissue not fat which is why they never changed with weight loss.
I wasn't really nervous either, just kept busy with preparing everything beforehand.
Glad it's now done and I can start healing!!
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November 25, 2016
Looking forward to seeing your result. I had a BR 40 years ago and have never looked back, absolutely best thing I ever did
November 30, 2016
Well if your breast were mostly heavy dense tissue, could that be linked to any health issues?
November 30, 2016
Yes, my understanding is that your breast density is linked to increased breast cancer risk.
Luckily all my other risk factors are low and I had a clear mammogram before surgery so not linked to any health issues for me.
My breast tissue was also tested post surgery as standard procedure and I'm all clear.
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I also paid extra for the lipo under arm area and I am happy with that, it seems the lipo is more tender than the actual breasts! very tender but I can't say painful. Just had my surgery on Sept 13 and the tubes out on Sept 16 with a dressing change by the nurse at the surgeon's office! Only really needed pain relief the first two days.