44 with 36DDD, in Desperate Need of Breast Reduction - California, CA

Just over a week to the new you.
Look forward to the benefits to come.
I wish you well for the 12th and will be thinking of you.
Here's to the good outcome.

So glad you got approved and thank you for posting your story and picture. My case is very similar to yours. 41, 5'2 140 lbs w 34ddd. So your posts are helping me be optimistic for my first consultation tomorrow morning. Thank you for helping me. I'll keep you in my thoughts on the 12th and over the next few months.

I am 2 months post surgery (4.85 pounds of tissue removed from 36h to 36c at 5' tall). I did not buy the expensive silicone sheets. I've followed smurfette1's post scar treatment mostly (palmer's cocoa butter with vitamin e, followed by bio oil, followed by rosehip oil, followed by aquafor) starting at about 4 weeks (first 2 weeks had steri strips, next two weeks just polysporin)....with much success. smurfette1 has used a few different silicon products. I just tried mepitac tape last week and had a very bad reaction...same for scaraway products...test anything you use on your abdomen or somewhere close to but not on your scars...that's my advice. you should check out smurfette1's post...she has had great success and she is very helpful and keeps posting at 3 months!

Hi
I got my Breast Reduction Nov 28. 38DDD to a 38C as of now. I am still swollen. I just got my tubes removed today. All I can say is, the only thing I regret is not doing this sooner. You will love it!! First week was tough. But you are strong and the results will make you happy. I just ordered Embrace scar Theraphy. I was hesitant cause it is an other little investment but I said if I have already spent this much I want to get the best results.

I have been using oleeva scar sheets. I definitely recommend them. If you look at my pictures, I posted one i took after only using them a short time. After the first application there was a big difference in the appearance of the scars. Much smoother. Mine were so bunched up. I am 6 weeks post op. Good luck!

Congratulations! You are making a great decision to care for yourself. I waited such a long time, wanting a reduction but being afraid. I'm one week post-op and just wish I had done it 15 years ago. I used many of the tips I read here in the reviews to prepare and for my recovery period, and it's been smooth sailing so far, so thankful for this site. I hope you'll be as happy as I've been with the results!

Excited for you I go in for my pre-op today scheduled for Dec 2 and I'm really nervous.

I'm scheduled for December 14. I'm so excited more than nervous. Here we go!

I know the feeling! But its helpful to share the journey with others. This site is great. Good luck with your insurance:)

I had my breast reduction lift in July of this year and was the best thing I have done for myself. I was a 38 F and was miserable. I still won't look at my before pics as I want to erase it from my mind. Good luck and make sure to do your homework before making Dr. appointments.

I feel your pain. I have to wear Danskin bras 36-38 DD - DDD and the customize them. Do you get head aches? I do from the neck aches. I wish you well and thank you for being so brace to post!

Thanks for your willingness to share. I keep asking myself if, at 65, it is still worth it, and fear the surgery. It helps when others tell their stories and show pictures. I cannot imagine being brave enough to post a picture but many, many thanks.

Truthfully, I think you look great as you are. That said, if you are experiencing back or neck pain, I understand your desire to go forward with a reduction to alleviate any pain. If you are doing it for purely body image reasons, I really do not see anything to be ashamed or concerned with. Your breasts appear to fit the frame of your body and are beautiful and well shaped just as they are. If someone has told you different, they simply are wrong and have unrealistic views. Best of luck!