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36 Years Old, No Kids, Time to Swap 36L Boobs for 36C or D - Saint Paul, MN

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You know the story. Yada yada yada - by the time I...

hjartatjuv
You know the story. Yada yada yada - by the time I was in high school the boobs were huge, and have just been getting bigger since then.

I've been wishing for a reduction for about 15 years. I had a consult several years ago and was denied by insurance, and never followed up on it due to fear. My mom just got accepted by her insurance company for a reduction, and her success made me go see a surgeon. To my surprise, I was approved right away, and I have a surgery date set for November 10th, just under 3 weeks from today. I chose the earliest date possible because I have an anxiety disorder and I just want to get it over with quickly.

I have spent the last several weeks reading and researching as much as possible about the procedure. I have another consult with my doctor next Friday, Oct. 28th, and I will bring my notes and photos in. I am hoping that I will be able to have a superior or medial pedicle reduction. My doctor initially thought I may need a free nipple graft, but according to research I should not. So besides that research and measurements, I will also ask him to give me a narrower breast with more upper pole fullness to prevent bottoming out with the Lejeur procedure. My biggest fear right now is having wide, flat, boxy breasts.

I came into this thinking I would be happy with *anything* besides what I currently have, but I know I need to be an advocate for myself in this and I need to ask for what I want. My doctor is very personable and I know he will be open to discussion. I have no reason to think he would not be able to accommodate my wishes.

So here are some photos. They were very hard for me to look at. I was, honestly, shocked at how huge my breasts really are. I have been in denial for a long time. I'm ready for this!

hjartatjuv's provider

Jeffrey H Aldridge

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 28, 2016

Thank you for joining us.

UPDATED FROM hjartatjuv
18 days pre

The date

hjartatjuv
My surgery is scheduled for the same day (Nov. 10) that I broke my ankle last year. I think it's a good sign.

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October 22, 2016
Good luck! And take care.
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October 23, 2016
What is your size?
October 26, 2016
36L in American sizing (36 inch ribcage and 48 inch bust)
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October 25, 2016
keep us posted on your journey
UPDATED FROM hjartatjuv
14 days pre

Anxiety

hjartatjuv
Surgery is in 15 days and my anxiety is off the charts. Waiting to hear back from my doctor about an Ativan prescription (I've taken it before; I have generalized anxiety disorder) but until then I am feeling pretty bad. I had three panic attacks (with vomiting) yesterday. Wish me luck that my doctor responds ASAP.

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October 29, 2016
Same with me. Mine is the 16th and I don't know if my anxiety will let me go through with it.
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November 10, 2016

Hey there! I just wanted to stop by and wish you lots of luck for your procedure. I hope things go well for you. Please give us an update when you feel able.

November 10, 2016
I really hope you are doing on.
November 11, 2016
Hey, just wanted to pop on here and wish you well. Hope you went through with it. I think we all have a form of anxiety before we make these kinds of decisions it's a big step, but it's a big step for us, you are worth it.
November 11, 2016
I am 17 days post op and it was the best decision
I ever made!! You will be fine and good luck and have a speedy Recovery!