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34 DDD Plus; Breast Reduction and Lift - Reno, NV
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I have been looking through this site for answers...
marshmellowflufAugust 10, 2015
$15,000
I have been looking through this site for answers and it seems I need to just post and ask for the answers I am looking for. This is a wonderful site, but posting these kind of pics are not easy, but here goes. I am 51 5' 7", and 175. I have three kids and nursed them all. Like many of you I did not start out large busted, but after nursing my breasts never went down. They always look like I am nursing kids. I blossomed from a 34 B to a DD after I finished nursing the three kids. When menopause started I did some HRT to relieve symptoms (which didn't work) and my breasts have grown yet again. I don't believe it is just the HRT, but also it is menopause. I don't do HRT anymore as there was not significant relief of symptoms for me. I am now a 34 DDD plus. I fall out of the bra in the cup on the side and top, the straps dig into my shoulders and I have the grooves, my neck, back, and shoulders hurt; not to mention the wires dig into my breast tissue mostly on the right, but the left breast is larger. The cup is obviously too small, but a larger cup digs into my armpit. While my weight is not ideal I am one of those who when I lose doesn't lose in my breast tissue. I lose a little, but it is the very last place I lose and is not significant. The smallest I have ever been is a C since kids and I was 130 pounds. That is an unrealistic weight for me at 51, but would love to dream.
My dilemma.....insurance has approved the procedure the first submission with no additional information requested. I have seen a chiropractor for pain for at least the last 6 months and about 3 months ago I asked her if my breasts cold cause the pain I was experiencing. I went for two consults have a third one scheduled, but both of the other two agreed. The one I am scheduled with I am 100% confident in her ability and comfortable from day one. Her suggestion is 400 grams from each breast. Probably less from the right and offset the amount with the left. It is larger, but the right is the one that is more uncomfortable in a bra and the wire digs into the back of the breast tissue on the right. I suspect it is because the cups/bra is being pulled with the left breast more to accommodate it. I know the end size can not be determined, but I don't want to look out of proportion or regret the decision to do this. I am looking for advice from what you see in my photos from all of your experiences and from what I am saying. I know I want the reduction. I am not afraid of the scars and pain those things heal with time. I am confident I will recover. I have support for that process. I want to feel better, but also look nice in a shirt. I like the fullness at the top of the breast. I do not think that I will lose that fullness, but I am not positive of that. Give me some feedback please!!!
My dilemma.....insurance has approved the procedure the first submission with no additional information requested. I have seen a chiropractor for pain for at least the last 6 months and about 3 months ago I asked her if my breasts cold cause the pain I was experiencing. I went for two consults have a third one scheduled, but both of the other two agreed. The one I am scheduled with I am 100% confident in her ability and comfortable from day one. Her suggestion is 400 grams from each breast. Probably less from the right and offset the amount with the left. It is larger, but the right is the one that is more uncomfortable in a bra and the wire digs into the back of the breast tissue on the right. I suspect it is because the cups/bra is being pulled with the left breast more to accommodate it. I know the end size can not be determined, but I don't want to look out of proportion or regret the decision to do this. I am looking for advice from what you see in my photos from all of your experiences and from what I am saying. I know I want the reduction. I am not afraid of the scars and pain those things heal with time. I am confident I will recover. I have support for that process. I want to feel better, but also look nice in a shirt. I like the fullness at the top of the breast. I do not think that I will lose that fullness, but I am not positive of that. Give me some feedback please!!!
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UPDATED FROM marshmellowfluf
2 months pre
Breast reduction and lift. How many grams are removed
marshmellowflufAugust 11, 2015
Can people please state how many grams have been removed during surgery? This is what I am struggling with visualizing in my mind. What cup size did you end with as related to the grams removed?
Replies (11)
August 12, 2015
Hello. Before surgery, I was a 36 I bra size. During surgery, they took out 859 g / right breast and 770 g / left breast. Right now, I am 4 months post op. As of now, I am still a little wide which makes me fit into a 36 DD.
August 12, 2015
Thank you. I will look at your post an see if that helps put things into perspective. I am so anxious that I will lose the fullness in the upper part of the breast, but at the same time that doesn't make any sense to me because they are so full. Even if you look at the picture with my hands lifting them they are up to my neck virtually. The PS is "underestimating" for insurance purposes and said 400g. Approval first time out. The left is larger so she will offset the amount from right to left and adjust accordingly. I am just overthinking this entire process. It is a major decision that we all need to consider completely so as not to regret our decisions. I am very confident in the surgeon and felt 100% at ease from the first call to the time I walked out of the office. Thank you for you information and candor. Congratulations and happy recovery. :-)
December 30, 2015
This information was very helpful, thank you! I am the same size and I was wondering about measurements and sizes afterwards. My surgery is Tuesday 5 Jan 2016
August 13, 2015
good question. I was told by my PS to have insurance cover she will have to remove 550gm of breast tissue each breast. Told me I will end up being on the small side of a C cup.
August 13, 2015
I only have to have 400 grams from each. I shouldn't worry but it is my nature. I was measured in a specialty bra shop today not VS and I am OMG a 34 G (good GOD) where are those babies from. The lady was shocked as she thought I hid it well. I was shoved into a DDD ...so painful, but I refuse to buy 67 dollar bras to throw away after surgery.
December 21, 2015
I was nine inches bigger than my band size. The dr removed 500 and 550 grams from the breasts and almost 400 grams from under the arms on both sides. I had what I called a wrap around to the back boob. I had a free nipple graft, meaning the nipple was totally removed and grafted back on to the breast. I am 4 months post op. I have settled to a 38 almost C or a 40 D. I still have boob/fat under the arm, in the shape of a banana with a big knot. Not sure if the under arm Lypo is still swelling some or if I am stuck with the weird shape. All that being said...I would do it again...perhaps with a different doctor.
December 31, 2015
Good luck with your surgery. I am sure you will do awesome. I was so worried before and I must say the entire process was fairly uneventful. I would do it all again. Take before and afters it helps with seeing your results. Embrace the process and take care of yourself.
January 23, 2016
I had 387 from one and 403 removed from the other. I was a 34G before and now I am a 34D/DD. Kinda bummed I am not a little smaller, but I do look more perky, proportionate, and I love my new nipples! :)
January 24, 2016
Congrats. Give it some time to see if you are still swollen. It takes a bit for it to go down. The way I see size is so different now. We were a G before surgery and now a D or DD. That's two sizes smaller and takes symptoms away. I bet you'll love it. Did you do pictures
January 24, 2016
I did! I posted a review that I think you can access through my profile.
January 24, 2016
Wow!!! You look great. It is so amazing how different we hold ourselves after surgery. So exciting to see the effects it has on everyone's self confidence. I can hardly wait for summer so u can ware tank tops and not feel like there's going to be boob spillage. It will be so nice not to tug on the bra and short constantly.
What exactly are you using for the shields?? I have used Biocorneum and just ordered my third bottle. It's bigger and I got it from eBay so hopefully it's the SAMs as the one from the PS. It is expensive but I do think it's working.
What exactly are you using for the shields?? I have used Biocorneum and just ordered my third bottle. It's bigger and I got it from eBay so hopefully it's the SAMs as the one from the PS. It is expensive but I do think it's working.
UPDATED FROM marshmellowfluf
4 days post
Breast reduction completed
marshmellowflufOctober 10, 2015
Hi all
Everything is all done. I had the reduction and lift done on 10/6/15. It was a rough 48 hours. My body revolted from anesthetic and hated the pain meds. So, between the two it was not fun. I used Tylenol for pain, but couldn't keep anything down until 48 hours. I took the Tylenol anyway with hopes it would work for relief before I threw up. If I didn't see a pill I waited 4-6 hours to take another so I didn't OD on the meds. The anti nausea meds didn't work either. That was really the worst of it. Once I was able to keep food and liquids down I now take Tylenol every 6 hours along with the antibiotics and seem to be managing fine.
The drains were removed at the 24 hour mark so even the ride in the car to the surgeons office was not fun. Removing the drains were uneventful as maybe I was still asleep from all the drugs the day before. I do not use ice or heat as I was advised not to. Rest, fluids, rest, food, repeat as needed.
I showered on day 3. This is the best day I had, but I also did too much. Dressings were removed and tape was supposed to stay on. It came off of one breast and was told just not raise my arms (T-Rex), take things easy, and as long as nothing was open all was good. Nothing is open and its been 24 hours since the shower, but I did way too much yesterday. So today I sit.
I had 634 g removed from the L and 613 from the R. I only needed 400 according to insurance and for them to cover. It seems like a lot of tissue, but I think its what she felt looked correct. I was at lest a 34 FF or G before, but I really don't know as I refused to ware a bra that size and sucked them into a larger band and cup size. I came home in a surgical bra that was hideous. It wouldn't stay together with the industrial Velcro on the shoulders, and the Velcro would move and rub the shoulders. I went to walmart and purches 3 $7.95 bras two in 38 and one in 40. They sent me home in a 38 so I thought I was safe. They are far more comfortable than the surgical bra and does the same job. I think that they are so much smaller, but I have absolutely no idea what size they are. There is some swelling, but not significant. Bruising has also started to appear, but to be expected. Overall I think the healing is moving in the right direction. There is some oozing from the vertical incision on the right side, but I think that has more to do with the fact that the tape just absorbs and hide that and we can't see it as easy. I have 4X4 gauze there to monitor easier and everything is closed.
The pain is manageable with Tylenol. I feel pressure and like I was punched in the chest or worked out way too hard with weights, but overall the pain is manageable. I think that even if I could take the pain meds I wouldn't as Tylenol is doing the trick.
I have taken pictures, but am having trouble getting them from the phone to computer to site. Electronics are a pain sometimes, but I am working on it. I will upload them as soon as I can. I think the pics helped me so much to know what to expect after with drains, bras, pain, scars, etc that I want to do my part. I will get them up as soon as I can.
I am willing to answer any questions anyone has no matter how silly they sound or invasive they seem. Heck there are pictures of my boobs here so I am not sure what is more invasive than that. FYI: the girls nick names are Jan and Cindy....get it Brady Bunch.....Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. Haven't lost my sense of humor yet.
Pics to follow soon I hope
Everything is all done. I had the reduction and lift done on 10/6/15. It was a rough 48 hours. My body revolted from anesthetic and hated the pain meds. So, between the two it was not fun. I used Tylenol for pain, but couldn't keep anything down until 48 hours. I took the Tylenol anyway with hopes it would work for relief before I threw up. If I didn't see a pill I waited 4-6 hours to take another so I didn't OD on the meds. The anti nausea meds didn't work either. That was really the worst of it. Once I was able to keep food and liquids down I now take Tylenol every 6 hours along with the antibiotics and seem to be managing fine.
The drains were removed at the 24 hour mark so even the ride in the car to the surgeons office was not fun. Removing the drains were uneventful as maybe I was still asleep from all the drugs the day before. I do not use ice or heat as I was advised not to. Rest, fluids, rest, food, repeat as needed.
I showered on day 3. This is the best day I had, but I also did too much. Dressings were removed and tape was supposed to stay on. It came off of one breast and was told just not raise my arms (T-Rex), take things easy, and as long as nothing was open all was good. Nothing is open and its been 24 hours since the shower, but I did way too much yesterday. So today I sit.
I had 634 g removed from the L and 613 from the R. I only needed 400 according to insurance and for them to cover. It seems like a lot of tissue, but I think its what she felt looked correct. I was at lest a 34 FF or G before, but I really don't know as I refused to ware a bra that size and sucked them into a larger band and cup size. I came home in a surgical bra that was hideous. It wouldn't stay together with the industrial Velcro on the shoulders, and the Velcro would move and rub the shoulders. I went to walmart and purches 3 $7.95 bras two in 38 and one in 40. They sent me home in a 38 so I thought I was safe. They are far more comfortable than the surgical bra and does the same job. I think that they are so much smaller, but I have absolutely no idea what size they are. There is some swelling, but not significant. Bruising has also started to appear, but to be expected. Overall I think the healing is moving in the right direction. There is some oozing from the vertical incision on the right side, but I think that has more to do with the fact that the tape just absorbs and hide that and we can't see it as easy. I have 4X4 gauze there to monitor easier and everything is closed.
The pain is manageable with Tylenol. I feel pressure and like I was punched in the chest or worked out way too hard with weights, but overall the pain is manageable. I think that even if I could take the pain meds I wouldn't as Tylenol is doing the trick.
I have taken pictures, but am having trouble getting them from the phone to computer to site. Electronics are a pain sometimes, but I am working on it. I will upload them as soon as I can. I think the pics helped me so much to know what to expect after with drains, bras, pain, scars, etc that I want to do my part. I will get them up as soon as I can.
I am willing to answer any questions anyone has no matter how silly they sound or invasive they seem. Heck there are pictures of my boobs here so I am not sure what is more invasive than that. FYI: the girls nick names are Jan and Cindy....get it Brady Bunch.....Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. Haven't lost my sense of humor yet.
Pics to follow soon I hope
Replies (5)
October 18, 2015
Who is your insurance carrier? How long did it take to get approved? I'm in the waiting stages. It's been a week and a half! Waiting not so patiently! :/
October 18, 2015
My insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal. The approval took about 10-15 business days. They never asked any questions; although the PS submitted all documentation and photos. I suspect with the history of my chiropractic claims for the last 8 months we are pretty safe to show history . I know waiting is hard. I was obsessed with this sight from the time I found it. I constantly looked at before and after pictures looking for women who resembled me. Trying to figure out what I would look like. I almost chickened out. I am 12 days post op and other than being tender I am recovering well. I am glad I did it, but still anxious about my final size. Whatever it is I am pain free anyway. I do fit into a 34 DD that looked like a push up bra before surgery. Now it looks like I have a full perky bust in a gorgeous bra. It is wonderful!!!
October 19, 2015
That's awesome! I'm pretty much obsessed with this site as well, and everyone's journey! Thanks for sharing!
December 19, 2015
Hi I Had breast reduction 2 weeks ago and I just noticed that my right nipple has no feelings is this normal?
December 19, 2015
Yes it it unusual to have areas that you can't feel. Nopple sensation or lack of is common. My left side is regenerating and my right was super sensitive to even the shower. Now the right is normal and the left is slowly coming around. You are still very early and I know that I panicked a little bit every day about something I thought might be wrong. It was because of fear and having people tell me women want big boobs and it creates doubt. Don't doubt yourself. You did this for the right reasons. You thought this through and researched it or you wouldn't be on this site now. Give ottomans trusty ourself most important let your body work for you and heal. Good luck
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My surgery is Monday morning I'm excited yet dreading all the pain I am such a baby. You do look tiny!!! I bet you feel amazing
I have to tell you the pain wasn't bad. I did react horribly to the anesthetic and had a rough 48 hours. I also don't tolerate opiates or heroine well so pain meds are an issue. No one likes to call the pain meds that, but that's what they are. I used Tylenol (cant use Aleve because of bleeding issues) and did just fine. I took one every 4-6 hours and it seemed to be enough to stave off the discomfort. I do have a high pain threshold though. That does mean I was stubborn about taking meds for relief too. I found if I listened to my body, took the Tylenol regularly, and was gentle with myself I did fine. I did very little for two weeks hardly cooked either. I walked at the grocery store and went to the mall, but I was terrified someone would bump into me. When I saw people and they went to hug me I found myself turning my shoulder into them to protect the girls. Listen to your body, follow your doctors instructions, and watch your breast recovery closely. Do what your body tells you. If you see something that looks odd call. Do not think it is a frivolous call. The PS is there to help you through pre and post op If you think it looks odd; it probably is. I had one spot at the T junction on the left breast. I could see it looked odd under the tap and there was ozzie discharge stuff that I could see on the gauze I had between the bra band and breast. I used 4x4 gauze squared folded vertically to prevent the bands from rubbing in those areas. It also allowed me to see if there was any blood or discharge and where it was coming from. I called and the NP saw me at the PS office. She looked and put antibiotic cream on it and instructed me to keep it clean and dry. She didn't want to mess with it too much as that is an area that has the most pressure and the majority of complications. I was scheduled to see the PS the following week so I wasn't too worried (yeah right). I say that now....lol. When I saw the PS it was internal sutures that were not dissolving. She snipped and pulled about 5 of them out. I felt no pain at all from it. It bled like there was no tomorrow. I kept it covered and between week 5 and 6 it was completely closed. That was my only complication if you can even call it that. I was walking 3 miles on the treadmill at week 3 even with the spot. Look at the pics and you can probably see the spot.
I don't regret one day of it. Post pics take them regularly so you can see your own progress. I hope mine help others reach the decision to change what they don't like. Good luck
Don't second guess yourself. I did the same thing and almost backed out. I kept looking at this site, the post op posts, and wanted to be there too. I was petrified that I would look out of proportion for the new size I would be. I don't feel too small, but I do feel like there are times when they don't fill out the shirt like before. I still have cleavage and fullness at the top. I think the biggest difference is that I don't have the side boob and the heaviness at the bottom. If you look at the pre op drawings and compare them to now there just isn't as much breast tissue there. I have not even with the additional weight loss changed my size at all. That tells me that it was breast tissue not fat. In my momograms my pictures were so dark and looked like someone drew spider webs all over the breast. They were so dense. I was panicked that I would be an A cup and hate it. I decided that I would end up what I was going to be and if I didn't like it I would just have to save up for implants.
Honesty is both my curse and asset. I am honest to a fault. Peoople either like that or don't, but if I am asked I will answer honestly. I sugar coat it a little bit and am diplomatic, but I will definitely tell you your boobs sag, you could use a diet with me and a workout. I am just as honest with myself at times, but it can also paralyze me to not change things too. It took me a bit to make the change for myself, but once I listened to my own words I started exercising and dieting. When the scale started to change I could see that I was making changes for the better. When people started to notice the weight loss it was worth it.
Thank you for my hug. You are a kind, thoughtful person. This is support you see me for me and we are all supporting one another with this site. This site is part of the reason I went ahead with the reduction. I saw the amazing results and confidence gained and I wanted that too. I put in the work.
XOXO