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32DD Going to a 32b - Minneapolis, MN
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I started this journey a month ago. I had a...
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I started this journey a month ago. I had a consultation with a ps who said that I would be too small if I took out the 316 grams mandated by my insurance. He suggested writing my insurance and asking to take out 220 grams to make me a c cup. He wrote a letter to my insurance, but they declined the request. I went to see another ps on Monday to see if she would get me qualified for a surgery if I complied with the gram expectation. After examining me she said, "I will not do this surgery. You have large breast but they are not dense and they do not weigh much. They are long from nursing but not heavy. If I do this surgery you will end up with small b cups. Going from a dd to a b is too drastic and I will not do it." I was devastated. I have had my heart set on this procedure for quite some time. I talked to her for a while to plead my case. She agreed to submit the paperwork to my insurance if I agreed to go to a bra store to see and feel what a b cup looks like. If that is acceptable to me, she may do the surgery. That night I went to Victoria Secret with my husband to look at and feel a 32b bra. I put my monster bra next to a 32b and thought, "yep, this is what I want!" I called my ps the next day and told her that I wanted to proceed.
Yesterday, Wednesday, I received confirmation from my health insurance that they would cover the procedure and today I scheduled the appointment for July 26th. I cannot believe the speed of this whole process. I am totally excited but really nervous. I am a bit scared that I might end up on the small side, but I'd rather be too small than too big.
Yesterday, Wednesday, I received confirmation from my health insurance that they would cover the procedure and today I scheduled the appointment for July 26th. I cannot believe the speed of this whole process. I am totally excited but really nervous. I am a bit scared that I might end up on the small side, but I'd rather be too small than too big.
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12 days pre
Less than two weeks
Less than two weeks till surgery. Today I had pre op with my physician. Made me realize the physical aspect of the procedure. Emotionally I feel ready. I had some trepidation about being a b cup but now I'm really excited. Feeling nervous and ready.
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July 14, 2016
Congrats on your surgery coming up! This is a huge surgery and its normal to feel nervous! There's a few members in another group I'm in that were reduced to a B cup and they look great and are so happy! One was a DD and one was a lot bigger, a FF, and both have no regrets! You will do great! Congrats again and thanks for sharing your journey with us! Laura :)
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I have always been very active and athletic, despite my large breasts. However, they have increased in size in the last year, though my weight has stayed the same. I think it's related to menopause.
This additional "side boob," plus the drop, has made it impossible to exercise and difficult to sleep. I also have chronic neck and shoulder pain, and bra strap indentations.Finding clothing that fits is a challenge and I have not been able to find any kind of bra that works. I've been experimenting with a wide variety, but find the more supportive bras seem to increase neck & back pain.
I am 56, 5'3", 124 pounds, size 34DD-DDD, a non-smoker and in very good health.I 'm not huge, but my breasts are definitely too large for my frame.
As I mentioned above, I would like to be an A/B. I'm not sure how small I can go, though, as my breast "width" is rather wide. Is that a measurement that the doctors talk about? I haven't seen it discussed much here.
Mish
Regarding size, right after surgery, it was a bit of a shock to me. I wanted to be small. But at first glance, I felt like I was almost flat. So be prepared for that. Now I'm 12 weeks post surgery, and I find myself thinking I'd be happy if they were even a little smaller. Even with some swelling, they will seem small at first because they are high and tight, and very firm. Over a month or two, they will soften and drop some, making them look a little bigger.
Before surgery I was scared of going through all that and still ending up too big, as I see so many women ending up a cup or two sizes larger than they asked for. I'd rather have some growing room in case they do come back a bit with menopause and age. If you've looked at a lot of pictures, and are at peace with the anticipated results, and are ok with the fact that they may end up a bit smaller or larger than your ideal goal, then I'd go for it. The anticipation and worry is the worst part.