POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS
22 Years Old, No Kids. 40H - Rochester, NY
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I'm 22 years old, started wearing a bra in like...
sbooth93September 3, 2016
WORTH IT
I'm 22 years old, started wearing a bra in like 5th grade. (Was one of the first in my class to wear one) and naturally, they kept growing and growing. I was a DDD for a long time, and then out of nowhere I was an H cup.... Enough became enough for me.
Of course I had the back pain and the shoulder grooves that were inches deep, I work at a group home with all hands on assistance and it became too much for me. I could barely load a dishwasher anymore. And sweeping? Forget about it. And let's not forget that I had to pick up grown men from their wheelchairs and place them into bed.
But mostly I hated the fact that I couldn't wear cute things.... Everyone got the cute dresses and I had to struggle to find one, and if I did, it had to be a t-shirt dress or something. Nothing looked flattering on me and bra prices are out of this world. Even when I went to Layne Bryant I still had to order online because they didn't carry anything in my size.
I wanted to feel beautiful and be sexy and wear cute clothes and have nice bra and panty sets....
So finally I was like forget this, I decided to do it even though I was TERRIFIED. Most people are scared about the after effects and how they'll look and their healing process, and pain, but not me. I was scared about anesthesia. I've never had surgery before so I was scared I would have an insane experience. But thankfully that didn't happen.
Once I got to the hospital I didn't even have time to be scared, everything was happening so fast.... They knew all my concerns and they were so reassuring and before I knew it I was waking up in the recovery room. I'm not sure if they warned me about going to sleep or not lol, but when I woke up I had to pee so bad.
My surgery took 5 hours and she removed over TEN POUNDS. I couldn't believe it.
I'm 3 days out now. I haven't seen the end results yet, they look small as hell tho. I wanted to be a D or DD. I'm not sure what they'll be... Hopefully I'll get a good idea when I go to my follow-up appointment on Tuesday.
The things I wasn't really prepared for were, I didn't expect how much I would sleep. I've been dosing on and off non stop since I got home.
And the bloating. My whole body was so swollen I couldn't believe it. I looked like an Oompa Loompa from Charlie and the Chocolate factory. My stomach was the size of a basket ball, my feet barely fit into my shoes. But now it's deff going down a lot thankfully.
The tightness in my chest is kinda tough but the ITCHING. Oh god do I itch. I just wann rip these bandages off and scratch them.
I'm feeling real good tho. The worst parts are not being able to shower and having to sleep on my back. I'm a side sleeper.
But overall I'm excited. I wanna buy all the new things and be cute and work out to get this stomach under control.
Of course I had the back pain and the shoulder grooves that were inches deep, I work at a group home with all hands on assistance and it became too much for me. I could barely load a dishwasher anymore. And sweeping? Forget about it. And let's not forget that I had to pick up grown men from their wheelchairs and place them into bed.
But mostly I hated the fact that I couldn't wear cute things.... Everyone got the cute dresses and I had to struggle to find one, and if I did, it had to be a t-shirt dress or something. Nothing looked flattering on me and bra prices are out of this world. Even when I went to Layne Bryant I still had to order online because they didn't carry anything in my size.
I wanted to feel beautiful and be sexy and wear cute clothes and have nice bra and panty sets....
So finally I was like forget this, I decided to do it even though I was TERRIFIED. Most people are scared about the after effects and how they'll look and their healing process, and pain, but not me. I was scared about anesthesia. I've never had surgery before so I was scared I would have an insane experience. But thankfully that didn't happen.
Once I got to the hospital I didn't even have time to be scared, everything was happening so fast.... They knew all my concerns and they were so reassuring and before I knew it I was waking up in the recovery room. I'm not sure if they warned me about going to sleep or not lol, but when I woke up I had to pee so bad.
My surgery took 5 hours and she removed over TEN POUNDS. I couldn't believe it.
I'm 3 days out now. I haven't seen the end results yet, they look small as hell tho. I wanted to be a D or DD. I'm not sure what they'll be... Hopefully I'll get a good idea when I go to my follow-up appointment on Tuesday.
The things I wasn't really prepared for were, I didn't expect how much I would sleep. I've been dosing on and off non stop since I got home.
And the bloating. My whole body was so swollen I couldn't believe it. I looked like an Oompa Loompa from Charlie and the Chocolate factory. My stomach was the size of a basket ball, my feet barely fit into my shoes. But now it's deff going down a lot thankfully.
The tightness in my chest is kinda tough but the ITCHING. Oh god do I itch. I just wann rip these bandages off and scratch them.
I'm feeling real good tho. The worst parts are not being able to shower and having to sleep on my back. I'm a side sleeper.
But overall I'm excited. I wanna buy all the new things and be cute and work out to get this stomach under control.
Replies (24)
September 4, 2016
My daughter had a reduction at age 16, she had to wear a bra from age 9 . Mixed feedback as many people thought it was wrong. She is now 23, has 2 kids and said it's the best thing she ever did, big leap of faith for me as a mum
September 4, 2016
We considered it when I was younger as well, but I'm glad I waited because mine weren't done developing yet.
But I know a few people who had them done in high school and were happy with it so its all about preference.
But I know a few people who had them done in high school and were happy with it so its all about preference.
September 5, 2016
Yes. She is 23 with two kids and breastfed both, she always says it's the best thing she ever did , I think it let her enjoy her last three teenage years being confident
September 8, 2016
I just had surgery by her too! Ours look similar haha glad you had a good experience
September 8, 2016
She's sending me out to some place in Waterloo for a bra. Did she do that to you too? And if she did, did you go ?
September 8, 2016
Yes I went to her today to get everything removed she told me to go to maiden form to get those 3 different bras but I haven't made it out there yet
September 8, 2016
What size were you at first ?
And I'm making my way out there today I guess. I live in Greece NY, so it's like an hour away from me.
And I'm making my way out there today I guess. I live in Greece NY, so it's like an hour away from me.
September 8, 2016
Ahh I see! I live in Geneva its only 20 minutes away. I was a 36DD now I'm a big B/Small C. And ikr I HATE this bra it's sooo uncomfortable I'm gonna head out to Waterloo and get the bras today
September 8, 2016
It's literally a grandmothers bra and the straps keep falling off because it can be strapless.
September 8, 2016
I'm not stuff what size I am until I go to Waterloo, I feel so small tho. But I'll let you know once I get measured. If I had to guess a C cup. MAYBE a D but I'm kinda doubtful.
September 8, 2016
So I just went to the place, the lady was super nice. I got 4 bras for 80 bucks it was amazing.
I measured around a D or DD. She said I might go down a little more in a few months. So we will see.
I measured around a D or DD. She said I might go down a little more in a few months. So we will see.
September 8, 2016
That's good! I was worried it was gonna be much more expensive but that's a good deal for those bras. And yeah it will take a couple weeks for the swelling to go down hopefully not too much longer
UPDATED FROM sbooth93
6 days post
Day 6 post OP
sbooth93September 6, 2016
So exhausted. So itchy. I just had my follow up appointment today, amazingly I didn't have any stitches. Just dissolvable stitches and tape, so my appointment went way faster than expected. I'll know my actual size on Thursday, but I'm guessing I'm a C cup or D cup.
She gave me a surgical bra, and I come back in two weeks to get the rest of the tape off. And I'm allowed to drive now.
She touched my nipples to see if I had sensation, and so far I only have sensation in one nipple. But I'm not too worried about it.
Then she sent me home and said I could SHOWER. It felt amazing. I needed one so bad.
It's weird seeing my stomach so much tho, I hate it. I need to lose some weight. I'm a little nervous my chest is too small, but it is what it is. Better than the constant pain. I'm gonna hit the gym as soon as I can.
But over all I'm excited and happy, can't wait to wear a real bra ! Matching panty sets here I come!
She gave me a surgical bra, and I come back in two weeks to get the rest of the tape off. And I'm allowed to drive now.
She touched my nipples to see if I had sensation, and so far I only have sensation in one nipple. But I'm not too worried about it.
Then she sent me home and said I could SHOWER. It felt amazing. I needed one so bad.
It's weird seeing my stomach so much tho, I hate it. I need to lose some weight. I'm a little nervous my chest is too small, but it is what it is. Better than the constant pain. I'm gonna hit the gym as soon as I can.
But over all I'm excited and happy, can't wait to wear a real bra ! Matching panty sets here I come!
Replies (4)
September 7, 2016
You look amazing! I am having my BR surgery tomo, so scary I am nervous of ending u too small or even too big? I have asked for a D and have some pictures of the wish boobies, hope your recovery goes well.
September 7, 2016
My recovery is going very well actually, just be prepared to be exhausted all the time.
Good luck tomorrow ! Let me know how it goes, it's gonna be so life changing.
Good luck tomorrow ! Let me know how it goes, it's gonna be so life changing.
September 7, 2016
So glad your recovery is going well, it will be life changing just hope I wake up thinking that, just hate the hanging around now as it makes me more nervous, just want to be on the other side
UPDATED FROM sbooth93
8 days post
Day 8 post op
sbooth93September 8, 2016
I Went BRA SHOPPING today ! (I went to a special store that specializes in measuring after a reduction and finding everything my doctor recommends) I finally got measured and everything, and I'm a 38 DD or D depending on the style. I got some cute ones and then some to sleep in. But I have a feeling that I'll be wearing those most of the time haha.
She said I could be smaller in a few months do to swelling. But hopefully not. I feel so small.... But maybe I'm just not use to swing a D cup instead of an H cup. Oh well, I feel happy.
I spend 80 dollars on 4 (so 20 a piece) and anyone reading this knows that could never happen having big sized breasts.
Feeling relieved I know the size tho.
Still exhausted all the time. But feeling good. Not too much pain. Still can't sleep on my sides, so I'm still downstairs on the couch. But maybe within the next few days.
She said I could be smaller in a few months do to swelling. But hopefully not. I feel so small.... But maybe I'm just not use to swing a D cup instead of an H cup. Oh well, I feel happy.
I spend 80 dollars on 4 (so 20 a piece) and anyone reading this knows that could never happen having big sized breasts.
Feeling relieved I know the size tho.
Still exhausted all the time. But feeling good. Not too much pain. Still can't sleep on my sides, so I'm still downstairs on the couch. But maybe within the next few days.
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January 26, 2017
What store did you go to that specializes in measuring after a reduction? I'm in Rochester, NY as well and having my surgery 3/31/17 so I'm trying to plan ahead!
And as far as recovery just make sure everything is in reach. (: