Breast Reduction: Part 2 - New Jersey

Can't believe it's been two years since my reduction. I am so very happy that I had this done, and for any of you who are on the fence about this surgery, I have to say, "Don't put it off, I only wish I had it done sooner, but SO GLAD I finally did it!" Having a smaller size up top has enabled me to move around easier, and be more active. The extra bonus in all of this is that all that extra exercise has helped me to lose an additional ten pounds, without dieting! I am thrilled to be wearing size 14-16 tops and, even more amazing, I am now in size 12 jeans! I can't even remember when I was in that small a size! It was SO worth it. Life goes on, and I am happy to be able to do whatever strikes my fancy, with no extra 'boobage' to get in my way!!

One other thing I would like to mention. After a few months went by after my BR, I would look at myself in the mirror and still feel that I could have had the girls made even smaller, and sometimes I felt that I was still too big. After all, I am still in a size 38D bra. BUT, looking at my overall body size, I think that my PS did exactly what he should have done, and had I been made even smaller up top, I don't think my body would look as proportionate as it does. One thing I told my PS before my surgery was, "I don't want my belly to stick out farther than my boobs." It doesn't, and I think my figure is pretty good for a 62 year old lady! Overall, I am one happy Grandma.

Well ladies, what can I say? It's hard to believe, but today marks five months since I had my BR. Feeling great, and excited about our family trip to Costa Rica at the end of the month. Since it will be summer there, I went into my closet and tried on all kinds of clothing, from nightgowns to bathing suits!! I was so pleased with how I looked in many dresses and shirts that I had bough over the past two years, before my reduction. I tell you, the feeling is priceless!! I am ashamed to say that I have been reluctant to post any more pictures here. I am a bit bigger than most, but I've come to realize that my 'girls' look right with the rest of my body. I had moaned for awhile that my 'afters' look like some 'befores' I've seen here, but it serves no purpose to compare myself to others! There are no two ladies that look exactly alike, and it's literally like comparing apples to oranges! Anyway, I am so very much more comfortable in all of my clothes AND my bras, and I'm not always adjusting my bra straps, etc! No, I can't go braless out in public, but, even if I did, I wouldn't look like a freak! So, that's my update. I am adding a few more pictures, mainly to prove my point!! Happy healing to those who are post-op, and for those awaiting their BR, go for it, don't hesitate!!

Oh, for any of you ladies who know my whole story, ie, losing my home to fire, buying a home big enough for DH, son, d-i-l and two grandkids, etc. We finally had our addition finished. It's our master suite, with a large bedroom, huge walk-in closet, sitting room , large bath and kitchenette. We moved in the first week of the New Year, and we LOVE it!! Also, there will be a new baby in the house in July! We're so excited!!