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Looking Forward to Being a Member of the Ittybittytitty Club : ) - Orlando, FL
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Breast reduction has been something that I have...
Lisa96074June 18, 2016
Breast reduction has been something that I have thought about for the past 30 years or so but never thought it would be possible unless I paid for it. After many years of suffering from degenerative disc disease and arthritis in my spine ,I thought it was time to explore this option. I was told there was nothing more to be done for my back except pain management. At 55 I finally have my weight under control and the only left was a breast reduction. I figured why not? Took 2 months to get an appointment with a doctor recommended by a friend. I had my history from my general doctor faxed over and offered any other paperwork they might need. He said I was a candidate for the procedure and they would submit photos and paperwork. To my surprise 2 weeks later I got the call that AvMed will pay for the entire procedure! I am hopeful this will relieve some of the pain in my back, but honestly looking forward to having smaller breasts back where they belong! Having an EKG next week but don't anticipate any problems. I am taking off 2 weeks from work and hope to well enough to back. So glad I found this site, so many wonderful women with great stories! Who knew there were so many of us?
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17 days pre
Before - how I hate these.......
Lisa96074June 21, 2016
July 8th cannot come soon enough. EKG Wednesday and I think that will be fine. Counting down!
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June 21, 2016
Good luck! I had to get clearance from my cardiologist too. You can have a lot wrong and still get cleared. The clearance form he gave me has all sorts of boxes to check that mean the patient is cleared but needs certain accommodations, a whole page of them! I hope your apt goes well!
June 21, 2016
Thank you! I am fortunate there is nothing wrong with me except my age - 55 ; ) so that is why it is required! I'm thinking it will be fine - just all of it is nervewracking!
August 8, 2016
We were shaped very much the same way. I just had my surgery last Wednesday Aug 3
August 8, 2016
And how are you doing? Do you have similar results to me? We all have so much in common but who knew? Hope you are healing well : )
August 8, 2016
I am feeling pretty good. I have some serious bruising from liposuction the doctor did on my sides ( like under my armpits) to reduce the fat there. My incision areas feel clean, dry and cool so far. Once the swelling goes away I hope it be a small size C, I have an appt tomorrow to see about removing my drains.
August 9, 2016
Sounds pretty good! I did not have lipo but probably should have as I have those darn dog ears on each side. They are much better than they were but still bother me. I would have had to pay for the lipo, but honestly didn't even know it was an option. My PS just said my breasts were so wide for my frame that there was nowhere to go with the excess skin - so my scar goes pretty far under my arm. But, you can see they don't look too bad. I'm sure you will be more comfortable when the drains​ come out. I iced a lot the first week and that seemed to help some of the sweeling and discomfort. Let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow!
August 12, 2016
How did it go? My surgery was Aug 3, and it went really well. Looking forward to seeing how other make it through this journey. I am very excited to get past this healing part. I have a fair amount of swelling due to liposuction that was done on my sides to enhance the overall finished results. I'm very excited.
August 12, 2016
I had a lot of swelling but I did not have lipo. After 3 weeks the swelling got better and now 5 weeks even better. I did use ice packs the first week or so and that helped and felt good! I was lucky and had no problems and went to work after 3 weeks. Just give it a couple weeks!
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17 days pre
Can't wait to throw these out!
Lisa96074June 21, 2016
I have been wearing the same Bali minimizer bra for the past 20 or so years - varying sizes depending on weight. I cannot wait to throw every one of these away and just buy a normal bra with normal straps!
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June 27, 2016
I am also 55yrs old and had my surgery 24 days ago. Happy to be in the ittybittytitty club. I too had my old favourite bra for 30 years. It was the Triumph-Doreen. Then they stopped manufacturing it and I was left in the lurch, looking for a new favourite, but over the next 15 years sadly never found a bra that gave me the support, proper fit or support. I too, can't wait to go and be measured up for my new size. YAY! You will be there before you know it! Good
Luck, stay happy. SuziB.xx
Luck, stay happy. SuziB.xx
June 28, 2016
I see we wear the same bra, they do hold the girls up ! But it will be nice to be able to buy regular bras. I'm scheduled mid Aug. I'll be following your story. Thanks for sharing. I'm stuffed into a DDD/E & even have a G . If I were fitted I'm sure I would be a larger cup size .
June 28, 2016
I cannot wait to be rid of the minimizes! Mine is a DDD and it's the only one that has worked well for many many years! Looking toward to buying a pretty bra and not worrying if it's a minimizer and if not, how far will they stick out lol!
June 28, 2016
I cannot wait to buy a normal bra and not worry about the underwire or if it is a minimizer or not. IF it's not a minimize then how far will they stick out and how can I disguise them lol? Once I"m one you will soon follow - it's coming up fast!
June 28, 2016
Sorry I answered from my phone and didn't see it post so I repeated myself - oops ; )
August 16, 2016
Lisa96074. How many surgical bras did you have? I will get one Fri after my surgery to come home in. I didn't think to ask if I need to purchase more.
August 16, 2016
I only had 2! One from surgeon and one from Walmart. The Hanes. Didn't need anymore. Actually returned a couple to Walmart. I still sleep in them now!
August 16, 2016
I would say the 3 weeks I was home pretty much. I found some warmers stretchy bras St Kohl's that I wore when I went out because you can see the front closure through some shirts. No I wear a nice wireless side support which works great! Let me look and I'll tell you the names of the bras!
August 16, 2016
Okay first bra I graduated to is the Warner invisible bliss wireless bra. Super comfy. For work after 3 weeks I purchased warners no side effects wireless bra which has more of a molded cup. That is what I wear most of the time and it helps keep the dog ears in check! I am a 36C which is what I have been since week 3 or so! Look those up. ; )
August 13, 2016
I owned these ugly bras for many years too! Lol. You will be thrilled when you can buy nicer lingerie than this. I've had this surgery and it's the best decision I ever made.
August 13, 2016
I have a couple of different types of bras that I had been wearing for many years. Today I looked at what I have, and just threw away two of my favorites. I still have one of them left, but It's so hard for me to throw things away, that I couldn't toss any more quite yet. I know I won't be wearing them any more, but some of the newer ones I might donate - Victoria's Secret, for example. I never really liked them that much; they weren't very sexy, but they had VS on them, and in a weak moment I invested in them. Maybe some other woman who has my (former!) problem will be able to benefit.
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