Breast Reduction - 39 Years Old, Formerly 32-J Bra Size to a D (Maybe a C?) - Richmond, VA

I've been considering a breast reduction for years, but never had the insurance, the job security, the right life situation, or perhaps I wanted to "lose weight first"... many excuses kept me from getting this procedure, but I'm glad I finally did. I am 5' 5", and while my the women in my family have always had large breasts, mine were definitely a problem.

A few years ago, I actually had a proper bra fitting, and found that I was buying bands too big and cups too small - mostly because I was buying off the shelf bras. At that point I was a 32-H. Over the past few years, I gained a little weight, and went to a 32-HH, then to a 32-J. I lost some weight, but the boobs didn't go with it! At that point, I knew I needed to have the surgery. My breasts were causing pain, making it difficult to sit at my office computer all day without slouching, and although people say big boobs are "sexy", having pendulous breasts that were way too big made me feel anything BUT sexy.

I'm now a few days post-op, and I've been spending a lot of time lately on these message boards, so I thought I would finally join and post. There are some things that I know that people here will understand , much more than my friends (who have been fabulous through this, but might think I'm a little crazy if I tell them everything that's running through my head!)

Some photos of the incisions, taken last night, on Day 10 post-op. I was very worried about how long it would take to heal, and while I'm still restricting activities, such as lifting, etc... I'm pleased so far! I just keep telling myself that this is normal and it will look much more normal in a few months, too!