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So Nervous, 36DD/DDD to C - Sacramento, CA
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After having kids I went from a 34C to a 36DD/DDD....
jenschiFebruary 22, 2012
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After having kids I went from a 34C to a 36DD/DDD. They hurt my back, cause indentations in my shoulders and generally make it hard to wear the types of clothes I want to wear. I finally got up the courage to ask for a consult and the process was much easier than I expected. Basically they have to remove 400cc and it is covered. The problem is that 400cc could possibly make me extremely small. I'm afraid of being left with an A cup. I have been pouring over before and after images and finding cc's removed where that info is listed. I swear as soon as he showed me how much he would be taking out, my boobs instantly became smaller to me even though they are the same size. I go back and forth between, "Oh they are not that big, just lose some weight and they will be fine." to "Just go for it, anything is better than what they are now!" I could definitely use some opinions on whether I should go through with it or not.
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February 22, 2012
Hi! There is another forum where everyone says their cup and band sizes before, cc's removed, and cup and band size after. I found this really helpful! I think the forum is called breasthalthonline.
Past that I would say ask the doctor!! What size does he think 400cc's will make you? Does he think there is a risk that they will be too small for your frame after surgery, etc?
I actually own the last bra you are wearing in a 36DD even though I am actually a 32 band size and while I spill out of the cups a little more (I am a 32H cup) it looks like we have pretty similar breast volume to deal with. For me there is no question, they have to go. My back can't take it anymore. I want to not be in pain anymore, be able to go for a run, etc, etc, WAY more then I want my boobs to look any specific way.
Past that I would say ask the doctor!! What size does he think 400cc's will make you? Does he think there is a risk that they will be too small for your frame after surgery, etc?
I actually own the last bra you are wearing in a 36DD even though I am actually a 32 band size and while I spill out of the cups a little more (I am a 32H cup) it looks like we have pretty similar breast volume to deal with. For me there is no question, they have to go. My back can't take it anymore. I want to not be in pain anymore, be able to go for a run, etc, etc, WAY more then I want my boobs to look any specific way.
February 24, 2012
I was a 34H, though I did have one bra that was 36DDD. My surgeon removed 450+ grams bilaterally and I'm still a 34DD six months later. In fact I'm going in next month to have liposuction on my breasts to hopefully get me closer to the C cup that I had been hoping for. Good luck with your decision!
February 28, 2012
Hi Jenschi, were u able to speak to your PS about what your possible bra size would be after the reduction?
February 28, 2012
During my consult he said c possibly a b. my pre op appt. is on the 5th so I plan on bringing in a bra I bought in the size I want to be and possibly requesting approval for less cc's to give myself a safety net.
February 28, 2012
Ok, I hope he is able to get that approval for u before the surgery date, that way u will be on the safe side... Good luck with everything. My PS is gonna see if I can get approved for 300 grams on each breast.
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5 days post
Just added a photo of 4 days post op. They are...
jenschiMarch 18, 2012
Just added a photo of 4 days post op. They are bruised and hopefully still a little swollen but at least look smaller than before.
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It looks like I was worried about being too small...
jenschiMarch 18, 2012
It looks like I was worried about being too small for nothing. My ps said he only took a couple hundred grams out. Now I'm worried I'm not going to be small enough! I'm hoping some swelling will go down and I have 20 pounds to lose and that will leave me the c I wanted. He asked if I wanted him to error on the too big or too small side and I said too big because I thought he had to take 400 grams out and there would be no way I would be left a d. I have to keep reminding myself to wait and see and not worry for a couple of months.
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March 19, 2012
Jenschi, thank you for posting your 4 day post op pic! Dr. Vento did an amazing job! Daaang, makes me want to call tomorrow & have them schedule my consult with him instead of other guy! Lol.. You don't look too big to me, but im sure swelling will go away and then you'll know more what end result is - at least so far your shape & all look great!
March 19, 2012
Congrats, Jen! You look great. Get plenty of rest and give yourself time. Hope you are feeling well!
March 19, 2012
Jen. do u know how many grams he removed from each breast?
March 19, 2012
Yay, I just changed my consult appt for Dr. Vento. I'm so nervous about this whole idea, so being able to read your experience with Kaiser & see your results so far has given me a bit of ease - thanks again for sharing. Wow, I'm still amazed at your day 4 pic & how fabulous the incisions and everything look.
March 19, 2012
That's great! He won't tell you that he can take out less, he's probably not allowed to but make sure you tell him what will be too big and what will be too small for you. If I had known I would have told him a d is too big. Hopefully after swelling and some weight loss I will be the c I want but for now I'm stressing a little that I'm going to be bigger than I wanted.
March 19, 2012
I have in mind I'd like to be a full C, so thanks I'll be sure to be clear w/him. I think a B is too small for my frame.
Don't stress too much cuz from what I've noticed from researching around (and you probably have as well) is that it takes a bit for swelling to go away, thing to settle & you will be smaller. Your post op pic does not seem like he's left you too big at all. Of course you know best what feels too big. Perhaps if you posted a side view to compare as well we could offer more opinion if you'd like. I'm going to take some before pics this weekend to post along with the start of my journey notes etc as this will be after my consult & I'll know more about my progression. I believe these posted experiences are helping women everywhere dealing with reduction issues - it has helped me so much already! :-)
Don't stress too much cuz from what I've noticed from researching around (and you probably have as well) is that it takes a bit for swelling to go away, thing to settle & you will be smaller. Your post op pic does not seem like he's left you too big at all. Of course you know best what feels too big. Perhaps if you posted a side view to compare as well we could offer more opinion if you'd like. I'm going to take some before pics this weekend to post along with the start of my journey notes etc as this will be after my consult & I'll know more about my progression. I believe these posted experiences are helping women everywhere dealing with reduction issues - it has helped me so much already! :-)
Welcome to RealSelf!
You are going to love having them reduced and lifted. Mine were a DDD and I am now a B and love it.
Even if you drop some weight they will continue to sag. So let the doctor lift and lighten those babies up.