36 Years Old, 34-I, 2 Kids, Breastfed - Richmond, BC

It's a very long wait depending on the surgeon. I heard everything from 9 months to 4 years just for a consultation with a ps. After that it's 12 months to 2 years for surgery. I waited for awhile but then made the appointment myself and have family to help cover the cost. I happen to be off work for a bit this winter so will get it done then. It's super expensive and feels a bit luxurious to pay myself. I just don't know if I will ever have this time off again so had to jump on it. Isn't it terrible how long we have to wait? I wanted to be sure I breastfed my kids first before I got the reduction.

Oh my goodness, that's far too long just for a consult!! Less than a year if I pay for it myself, though? I've been thinking that's the rule I may have to go. Id like it within the next year, if possible. I don't know how much longer I can take it, and I've saved up for this. May I ask approx cost for your area in BC?

I did get an appointment through my doctor referral for 9 months after the request went in. When I called the office myself to pay personally, I was given a appointment in 6 weeks and picked a date for surgery for a week after my work ends. With msp coverage, I believe they give you a date. It's $8000 for a reduction with liposuction around the sides of the breast. I guess I could have waited but I know 100% that I have some time off this November. I can't say that about other years and I have a very physical job. I would be interested in what you decide to do.

I said "rule" but I meant "route I'll have to take".
I have a very physical job, too, but I do get 4 weeks of paid vacation that I can use, so I'll probably just do that. My first appt is with my gp this Monday, so we'll see how it goes from there.
Everyone keeps talking about the lipo, how can I tell if I might want to add that?

I had an appt with my gp for a referral when I was 21, but had to cancel due to snow storm, and never got the nerve to call again. I'm so ready for this NOW that if it's around 9 months for referral and then longer to get the BR, depending on exactly how long, I'm fairly confident I'll just pay for it.

I was approved when I was 17 but knew I wanted to breastfeed. I'm glad I waited but I wish I had started this process earlier.

That seems to be the consensus, "I wish I started earlier". I'm tired of waiting and dealing with all the emotional side effects (as well as obviously physical) and I'm not sure if we'll ever want a child, so I've made the decision to do it. I can't keep waiting on the what ifs. I will definitely keep you posted, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me.

Oh cool. We will have to stay in touch and compare notes. What size are you going from and hoping for?

I am 31, no kids, my breasts started developing at 7 and were a C by 11. Currently I wear a 36DDD but my surgeon thinks I am at least an F and my right breast is about a size larger than the left. I am hoping to do down to a large C / small D and finally be symmetrical. I am looking forward to being able to run or do a jumping jack without worrying about strapping them down. lol