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Super Happy with the Results! 36G To... 36B - Richardson, TX
UPDATED FROM bcarson13
3 years post
1 year later!
bcarson13December 19, 2016
WORTH IT$6,600
its been almost a year since my last update! I had a little baby boy March 19th of this year so he will be 9 months old at 3:50am!! I just wanted to share a little about our breastfeeding journey since I had my reduction about 3 1/2 years ago.
We started out great. He latched right away! I was in the hospital for a couple days since I ended up getting a c-section and by the end of my stay my dr said my son had lost a little too much weight so she wanted me to start him supplementing with formula as well as nurse and pump. I didnt/dont make much milk at all so i ended up stopping nursing and just pumped and bottle fed. huge mistake because it took alot to get him to latch back on when i decided to start nursing again. i would nurse him, top him off with a bottle, then pump the rest. all i got when i pumped is drops. i just dont respond to a pump (and many women dont). so i stopped pumping completely and just nursed and bottle fed. when i did pump without nursing i only made about 2oz total when my son took about 4oz.
were still breastfeeding! but now we have slowly gone down to nursing about once or twice a day. lactation supplements and other things never helped with my supply issues so i stopped trying those but im so proud of where we are and how far weve come!
the only issues ive had breastfeeding are just the supply issues but my son hasnt seemed to mind having to drink formula as well. i just wanted to say that every woman is different but it is possible to breastfeed after a reduction. it takes alot of hard work but its definitely worth it! but in the end fed is best <3
ill have to take some more current pictures of my scars and everything during the day to update yall on that later
We started out great. He latched right away! I was in the hospital for a couple days since I ended up getting a c-section and by the end of my stay my dr said my son had lost a little too much weight so she wanted me to start him supplementing with formula as well as nurse and pump. I didnt/dont make much milk at all so i ended up stopping nursing and just pumped and bottle fed. huge mistake because it took alot to get him to latch back on when i decided to start nursing again. i would nurse him, top him off with a bottle, then pump the rest. all i got when i pumped is drops. i just dont respond to a pump (and many women dont). so i stopped pumping completely and just nursed and bottle fed. when i did pump without nursing i only made about 2oz total when my son took about 4oz.
were still breastfeeding! but now we have slowly gone down to nursing about once or twice a day. lactation supplements and other things never helped with my supply issues so i stopped trying those but im so proud of where we are and how far weve come!
the only issues ive had breastfeeding are just the supply issues but my son hasnt seemed to mind having to drink formula as well. i just wanted to say that every woman is different but it is possible to breastfeed after a reduction. it takes alot of hard work but its definitely worth it! but in the end fed is best <3
ill have to take some more current pictures of my scars and everything during the day to update yall on that later
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UPDATED FROM bcarson13
2 years post
Can't believe it's been so long!
bcarson13January 20, 2016
So new update for yall, im 30 weeks pregnant! My boobs are still great! They haven't grown much (if at all), im still a 38C!
I have 3 questions. First question is has anyone been able to breastfeed successfully after a breast reduction? And what are your experiences?
Second question, have you experienced your nipples becoming really dark (or darker than before) during pregnancy? And did they go back to normal?
Third, the scar on my left side is extremely itchy and hurts to scratch. Is that normal? Possibly from the pregnancy or something?
I have 3 questions. First question is has anyone been able to breastfeed successfully after a breast reduction? And what are your experiences?
Second question, have you experienced your nipples becoming really dark (or darker than before) during pregnancy? And did they go back to normal?
Third, the scar on my left side is extremely itchy and hurts to scratch. Is that normal? Possibly from the pregnancy or something?
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February 7, 2016
Yes.... Nipples get darker and yes they go back to normal after usually. And side note.... They look so much better and I must say your patience was a virtue. Thanks for coming back with updates. I learned so much from you.
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May 14, 2015
What a year for you. You have been through so much. But now after latest surgery they look fantastic and healing looks good. Hope they continue to improve and with it your mood. Summer nearly here and lots of pretty tops to look forward to x
May 14, 2015
I have been following your review and I must say you look wonderful. I hope you can finally enjoy your new and improved boobs. Enjoy you have your whole young life ahead of you. You look great
May 14, 2015
Wow what an ordeal you have been through! So glad you are finally all healed up and happy with your results!! :)
September 10, 2015
Wow! What an emotional year for you, I don't know how you did it! Curious to see how you've healed up since your last surgery.
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