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Happy 1 Month Anniversary to the New Boobs!

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Hello ladies! I have been lurking on this...

marie8686
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Hello ladies! I have been lurking on this community board for far too long and finally got the courage to make my own post. So unlike most of the stories I have read, I have been a 34C/36B for most of my life. Although my weight has fluctuated, my breast size had remained the same until nearly 3 years ago when I got on birth control for the first time. I first started on Yaz around March 2010 and gained a few pounds but nothing too bad. I later switched to Loestrin 24 around September 2010 and since then I have gone up 15-20lbs and 3 cup sizes!

Not sure if I was in denial or not, but I only recently began to notice bras becoming way too tight, not covering anything, spilling out of every tank top, not being able to button-up any shirts, etc. I've spent around $400+ on new bras every few months because they kept growing! I am currently a 36 DD/DDD! I have since stopped taking any form of birth control and feel much better. I've also been working out 6 days a week for the past 4-5 months and the girls remain huge but I'm still determined to lose some more lbs!!

I hadn't ever thought I would get approved for breast reduction until I was also diagnosed with degenerative disk disease and started experiencing severe headaches. I had my first consultation appointment this past August and two weeks later found out I had been approved!! My surgery is scheduled for October 25 and I have all my labwork/testing scheduled for this coming monday October 1. I also forgot to mention, I am 26 years old and weigh about 160lbs. I'm hoping to go down to 145/150lbs and go back to a small C/large B. Thank you in advance for all of your support! :)

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September 28, 2012
Good luck Marie..your date coming up fast!!!
September 29, 2012
Thank you for the support!! :)
October 21, 2012
woops I guess I posted a reply in the wrong section but thank you again! :)
September 29, 2012
Congratulations on your approval, Marie! Your date will be here before you know it! Good luck :-)
September 29, 2012
Thank you! Time is passing so quickly, very excited! :)
October 21, 2012
Thank you!!! :)
September 29, 2012
Congratulations! I'll be going in for mine 5 days after you... so we can commiserate during that first week :) It's funny, I had a "growth spurt" when I went on birth control, too... it just never went away! You are SO tiny, I bet you're going to feel so much better when your girls match your frame better. Best of luck- happy thoughts- and post updates!
September 29, 2012
Thank you so much for the support and encouragement! Having breast reduction will be my first major medical procedure so I am very anxious but so looking forward to the results! Let's keep in touch! :)
October 21, 2012
Aww thank you!!! I am so looking forward to not feeling so top heavy and being able to exercise sans 2 sports bras again!! :) :) best of luck to you as well!
September 30, 2012
hi there i just got my surgery for breast reduction 3 weeks ago and im so happy, i was 38 DD and im 4 ft 6in tall so u can imagine how hard it was for my shoulders and back so i finally decided to do it and im so pleased with the out come im wearing support bras now and will be for a few months but it feels good cz im a B cup now so i if u think thats what you want to do go ahead its going to be a slow recovery and your boobs will b e sore but pain pills will be your best friend . im still takin pain pills before bed time, but its only been 3 wks since my surgery and im so happy i did it ive always had big boobs so im so so happy now. good luck
September 30, 2012
hi. i'm really happy for you. oct 25 will be here before you know it. :)
October 21, 2012
Thank you for your support! :)
UPDATED FROM marie8686
24 days pre

Just got back from my pre-testing appointment and...

marie8686
Just got back from my pre-testing appointment and everything went well, did the necessary bloodwork and got my prescriptions for both pre and post-op. I do have a question though, for people who have had drains placed, how long do they usually wait to take them out?? I understand it varies but my first follow-up appointment isn't until 5 days post-surgery and that's when they said they would be removed. I'm a bit anxious and nervous about having the drains in for so long and not being seen 24 hours following surgery. Any suggestions?!?

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October 2, 2012
Hey! I was a 38 DDD/F and just had a breast reduction on the 21st. You can see before and after pictures on my review. I had my drains removed 24 hours after surgery, however, I am now having problems with hematoma. I'm not sure whether or not having the drains removed that early has anything to do with the hematomas, but I have to wonder. Most women on here though seem to have drains left in 3-5 days post op. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery!
October 21, 2012
Good to know and thank you for your support. Are you feeling better?
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October 21, 2012
Yeah, the hematoma is slowly but surely going away. Thank God! How are you?
October 2, 2012
Hey there! It's so funny, I was just talking to a friend about this very topic. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I've been asking around about stuff like this, too. From what I've read on the question forums, drains are completely up to the PS- some surgeons always use them, some never use them, and there are a bunch in between. That said, the friend I was talking to had the same scenario as you- discharged after the surgery and seen 5 days later to get the drains removed. She said she had to arrange to have someone with her every day to help her clear her drains, it was too painful to do it herself, so make sure you have some peeps lined up. Also, if you're really concerned about not being seen 24 hours following surgery, ask for an overnight stay! This is your body and your surgery and it is certainly not out of the ordinary to stay overnight for observation... if it would make your feel better, request it. I've seen a few other ladies on this forum who've done just that. My PS does an overnight as standard procedure, but if she didn't you'd better believe I'd be requesting it! ;) Our dates are pretty close together- I'm on the 30th. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!
October 13, 2012
I agree! Make sure you have someone to help you w/drains if you can. I couldn't muster enough courage to drain myself until 2 days prior to removal, made me light-headed and queasy! Had my drains removed at post-op which was one week later. Did much of nothing but resting during that time, but sure glad to have them gone now! I would highly reccommend an overnight for observation if insurance will cover. i don't know how anyone can go home after that procedure! I was so sore and out of it! But I did have a lot removed. Stay if you can!!! And Good Luck!!!
October 21, 2012
Good to know I'm not alone in being seen 4-5 days post-op! I think I'm so nervous because I've never had any surgery or been under general anesthesia but I'm crossing my fingers! Best of luck with everything and I will keep you posted! :)
October 21, 2012
Thanks for the advice! I will look into staying overnight but if not I do have a lot of support at home! :)
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October 8, 2012
I am 56 yrs old so our situation is a bit different :) one of my drains was removed about 6 days post-op the other 9 days (longer than most). I had to be returned to surgery the day of the surgery as I had excessive bleeding in the left breast. They removed a large hematoma (clot) about 250 cc, which is a pint. That breast just seemed to bleed more hence the length of the drain. However the drain is important and didn't really bother me. I don't smoke or take any blood thinning medication, don't know why I had this complication, but seriously, not a big deal. I think being that you are young, healthy, and normal body weight ( I am obese) you shouldn't have the drains more than a few days. And your recovery should be fairly easy.
October 21, 2012
Aww thank you for your input! I guess I was just nervous because I've noticed that many women here didn't even have drains but I suppose it's the doctor's preference. I will keep you posted on my experience! :)
UPDATED FROM marie8686
13 days pre

Hello lovely ladies! So just a quick update - did...

marie8686
Hello lovely ladies! So just a quick update - did all of my pre-op testing on Oct 1 and everything is normal yay! I've had a hard time finding cheap yet sturdy post-op bras, can anyone make any recommendations?? Less than 2 weeks away!! Eeeekk!! :)

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October 13, 2012
I just asked the same question. Here are replies from Sassy and JSK with this recommendation: "I got this one http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product.do?id=93536 Get the one with the 2 inch band, it wont sit on your incision. The black one is a little tighter than the nude one, but is still very comfortable." This is affordable so she got 2. about $30 each My surgeon also asked me to buy the Under Armour zip front sports bra/rcrosses in back, so I have both these on order. this one is about $50 ea.
October 21, 2012
Thank you for the advice and link, very helpful!