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34H to Smaller - Sacramento, CA

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I'm 47 years old, 5'4 1/2 inches and 145 pounds. ...

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34H but not for longFebruary 22, 2014
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I'm 47 years old, 5'4 1/2 inches and 145 pounds. I've wanted/needed this surgery for some time. My family didn't want me to risk my life for this, so I chickened out 3 years ago. Today I am 1 day postop, having had my breast reduction yesterday. I was a 34H and have no idea what size I'm going to end up. Bandage and tubes come out Monday the 24th of Feb. I'm going to attempt to upload my before pics. I was on here before but I messed up and had real head shots with pics of myself so started over.

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So far, so good. Dr. Vento is a nice doctor who speaks clearly about what to expect and the risks involved. Day 3 postop Dr. Vento pulled my drains out. I was happy to see the results. I felt like he listened to me. I told him "take no prisoners" in deciding how small to go. I didn't want to stay on the bigger side. I already feel relief in my neck and back. An added bonus I didn't count on was that I look thinner. Just grateful everything went and is going as planned. I go in Monday for my 10 days post op check up but so far my healing seems uneventful.

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BoobiLou
February 24, 2014
Well done. I hope your recovery is speedy. :)
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34H but not for long
February 24, 2014
Thank you BobbiLou. I have been pleasantly surprised. Today is my 3rd day postop and I got the drains out this morning. I think that was the most pain I've felt so far, although I'm no martyr, I took the pain meds the first couple of days. I just have to keep in mind that although I feel fine, my body is still recovering. I don't want to mess anything up by overdoing it. So happy my preop pictures/review finally showed up!!!!
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34H but not for long
February 24, 2014
So happy I took the plunge. I got to "see" the girls for the first time this morning. Next time I shower, I plan to take some postop pics, although I know they won't look the same weeks or months from now. Already no neck pain! Hallelujah. I was a 34H which I know is not as big as some but I can tell the difference already. My equilibrium is better I think too!
Debbar
February 25, 2014
Congratulations for making the huge decision to have your BR, looking forward to hear how your progressing :)
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
Today's progress has been good. Day 3 postop. Drains out, showered, put all the padding and gauze back on with the surgery bra and just chilled out. Trying to remember NOT to do stuff, even though I feel good.
Debbar
February 25, 2014
So far are you happy with your desicion? do you feel lighter?
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
Yes I'm happy to my decision. Just wish I had done it years ago.
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
Thanks so much. Honestly I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest, both literally and figuratively. HA! BR humor! BUT REALLY!
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
So much lighter! Happy with the girls!
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
So happy. Will be happier when the swelling goes down more I'm sure. Also happy I told my PS to "take no prisoners" instead of keeping me on the larger side. My husband, who LOVED my before girls, said I look thinner, more proportional. I can tell he is experiencing some grief though when I catch him look over at me. He told me the profile view is really where he noticed it. I have not shown him the true after yet. He's only seen me in a bra. I don't want to freak him out with the bruising and he gets queasy.
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yboobs
February 25, 2014
My guy is just now coming out of the mourning phase and I'm 3 weeks post op!! He still only seen them maybe a handful of times cause he's not use to the new size.
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
That's the only thing that makes me nervous.
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3 days post

3 days post op

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34H but not for longFebruary 25, 2014
Today marked my 3rd day post op. Got the tubes out this morning and got my first look at my new, much smaller (YEY) boobs. I was grateful people on here told me to take my pain meds before the appointment. They were right, getting the drains pulled hurt a bit! I have a lot of bruising which I of course expected but so far, I'm happy with the results.

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peediewife
February 25, 2014
Well done and they look great. Take pics at least once a week to monitor your progress
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
Thank you. Will keep posting photos.
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mygirl071980
February 25, 2014
What type of procedure did you have done? I am a similar size and am really having trouble debating in procedure. Surgery is Thursday and am on an emotional roller coaster
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
I had a BR and lift. PS used the anchor style where the nipple stays attached.
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34H but not for long
February 25, 2014
On a side note, you'll be surprised that your weight actually goes up after surgery but it is to be expected. You are so swollen and bloated and probably won't go to the restroom for a couple of days. Just something I thought about. I didn't really feel any need to lose weight except for upstairs! I'm not one of the ladies that lost her appetite following surgery either. I've been eating meals since I could, but I did start out slowly just in case with homemade chicken noodle soup I'd frozen ahead of time and lots of saltines.
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yboobs
February 25, 2014
Surgery is Thursday and your doctor should have explained what procedure would work best for you. Wishing you all the best!
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4 days post

Day 4 postop

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34H but not for longFebruary 25, 2014
These are just additional photos. Today marks day 4 postop.

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