20 Years Old, Breast Reduction

I am 20 years old, 5'3", 160lbs. I started developing larger breasts in middle school. By 8th grade I was a 36D, and by senior year I was 36DD. Two years later, I currently wear a 36DDD. I am interested in the surgery because I, like many, have struggled a lot growing up with large breasts. My breasts cause my back and shoulders to hurt, some days the pain in my back is so intolerable that no position I'm in helps. I played sports in high school with a lot of difficulty. Sports bras were not supportive enough, so I would wear 2-3 and running would still hurt. Not only do they get in the way of physical activity, but they also bring a lot of attention, which brings me to the next big reason I want the procedure, my lack of self esteem. I am extremely self conscious about my breasts. I am a pretty modest person and found it hard to almost impossible to find clothes that didn't accentuate or show off my breasts. Swim suits is probably the hardest clothing article for me to find. Anyways, point is, I am very uncomfortable with all the extra weight and I've been debating whether or not to get the surgery for a couple years now. I finally got the courage to do it!

I had my consultation about three weeks ago, on April 30th 2015. My plastic surgeon, Dr. Keith Rae, went over procedure with me. He explained to me that nipple sensitivity isn't guaranteed after the surgery, I wouldn't be able to breast feed. Both worried me, but the latter more than the other. He gave me a packet of information which contained everything about the procedure, including what the incision would look like and a list of possible complications. I appreciate that he went over everything, even the bad things. He answered all my questions and was very easy to talk to. After going over everything, I changed into a gown and he took a look at my breasts. He said I am a great candidate for the procedure! He took a couple pictures and sent it to my health insurance to see if they'd cover it. Two weeks later I got a call that the surgery will be covered by my insurance, and I asked for the soonest date available, which turned out to be June 5th. I did not expect it to be so soon!

I am really nervous! I've never had surgery before. My biggest fear isn't the recovery or even the pain, it's the anesthesia. I've never been put under before and I've been delaying my wisdom teeth extraction because of that. I'm so terribly scared that I'll wake up too early or that I won't wake up at all. I have less than two weeks to mentally prepare myself for this.

I thought I'd might as well post my awful before pictures. I am very self conscious about my saggy breasts and I usually don't feel comfortable showing pictures of them, but I've gained so much insight and comfort thanks to everyone who shared their stories on this website, I just had to give back!

At this point, my breasts are too heavy for me. I can't stand straight, I always hunch which causes terrible shoulder and lower back pains on a daily basis. My breasts sag so much that my nipples almost point down and my areolas are very big. With the surgery I am hoping to be a full and perky C cup. I would like my nipples to be higher on my breasts and for my areolas to be proportional.

Should I let my PS know what I wish the outcome to be? Or would that make it sound like I'm telling him how to do his job? I don't want to offend or disrespect, but I also don't want to be upset with the outcome.

First of all, I just want to thank everyone who's posted reviews! I can't even begin to explain how helpful they've all been! xoxo

So, I have a fear of anesthesia. Can you guys tell me what it's like to be put under? I really don't know what to expect. Also, I've started shopping! I'm so so excited to try on my clothes after the procedure and to wear cute bras and bikini tops! Is there anything I should buy for the recovery?

Thank you again!