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Breast Reduction in Bangkok Thailand
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Hello and thank you to everyone for posting their...
pisces73April 25, 2015
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Hello and thank you to everyone for posting their stories. I am booked to have Breast Reduction on 21.06.2015 with Dr Montien in Bangkok through a medical Travel Company based in Australia. This site has been a wealth of information and instrumental in my decision to finally commit to the operation I have desired for over 20 years. I am a size 14 F and have always had huge breasts. With each child , I went up a size after breastfeeding for 18 months then 21 months respectively.
I suffer from chronic neck and shoulder pain after being hit by a car on my bicycle at the age of 19.
I take daily medication for this and I loathe taking it. I hope that after surgery I will feel some relief and not have to take medication anymore on a daily basis.
I suffer from chronic neck and shoulder pain after being hit by a car on my bicycle at the age of 19.
I take daily medication for this and I loathe taking it. I hope that after surgery I will feel some relief and not have to take medication anymore on a daily basis.
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UPDATED FROM pisces73
1 month pre
Before pics- Scary!
pisces73May 11, 2015
Almost 5 weeks away from the operation. I have just had a mammogram and ultrasound here in Australia and am all clear. My mother had early Breast dance run her 40's so I have had them every year as a preventative measure since my early 30's. It feels a little real now after researching and thinking about this as a concept. I am really grateful to all who have posted their experiences on here.
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3 days post
Post surgery day 4
pisces73June 25, 2015
Surgery went well I am 4 days out and have had minimal pain. Much less than I expected. I spent 2 nights in hospital and was offered pethadeine very 3 hours which I gladly accepted the first day and night but then had it only twice the second day. The dr was wonderful he marked and measured me thoroughly with tape measure and ruler he spent considerable time doing this at least 45 minutes. The next day I had surgery and prior to surgery he came and marked me again . He took another half an hour doing so and I felt comfortable that he was really considering the size I had requested . (C) I was transferred to the hospital each time from my hotel both for surgery and any post & pre op consultations & reviews. I paid around $450 for a 10 day care package from the company I booked surgery through , which ment I was met at my hotel and accompanied to all hospital consultations which assisted greatly with communication regarding filling out forms etc. Dr Montien was kind friendly and very easy to talk to. I found him to be very professional and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. The beautiful girl who came for ten days to help me change my dressings after release, assisted me with my hair , purchasing 2nd hand books to read, showing me around where I could do laundry , the supermarket , train stations, shopping malls and generally just give me emotional support was a blessing and she made the whole experience so easy for me. I had a review day 3 and Dr was pleased with the results, I will be transported to the hospital see him on day 6 for another review. I'm now on panadeine forte and antibiotics. The entire 2 days in hospital I was on a drip Iv antibiotics. The nurses explained every thing they were doing each time they did something. I felt included in the process. The hospital was very clean and hygrometer standards very high. Perhaps more so than I have observed in Australian hospitals!
I'll update more in the coming days .
I'll update more in the coming days .
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June 25, 2015
Hope you are feeling
better real soon :)
better real soon :)
June 25, 2015
Thank you I feel pretty good apart from the burning boobies! I'm up and about eating and taking it easy reading and doing little walks then resting again. The most difficult thing is actually sleeping at night almost sitting up but the Dr gave me sleeping tablets last night and I only woke once and was able to get back to sleep.

June 25, 2015
Your results look really great so far! Good luck with your healing process!
June 27, 2015
Zandrina are you contemplating breast Reduction surgery ? it has changed my life I just over a week. I know everyone has individual reasons for this type of surgery, However knowing how physically & psychologically distressing mine were at 14F The immediate relief even with the pain of post surgery has been worth it. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

June 27, 2015
Hahaha! Well I wouldn't say "contemplating" it, I have made the decision...I have wanted it for many years, and have put it off for a multitude of reasons, but now am approaching 50 and going through menopause and they are worse than ever! However right now my fiancé and I are in the middle of buying a house, plus I work as a gardener/landscaper so things are very busy right now and I can't take time off of being able to do physical things for a while. I turn 50 in December and my plan is to do it as a birthday gift to myself! I can take time off in the winter to recoup! I discovered RealSelf last year and I follow other women's surgeries to keep myself motivated. I am interested in how yours turn out because judging by your pictures I am similar size/shape and body build to you, at least proportion-wise. I also have had some injuries from car accidents, etc. and for the longest time have struggled with the extra stress of heavy breasts and support contraptions to hold them up and I am BEYOND ready to have this done!!!

June 27, 2015
I had to go look up what a 14F is in US bras. Yes we are similar I wear about a 36G in Wacoal or 36DDD in Bali or Playtex(bra fitter informed me those run large). But ONLY can wear minimizer full coverage with wide straps because of sagging, nothing else works any more! And I wear the Enell sports bra for my exercise bra. I LOVE the water but finding a suit is ridiculous. I lucked out and found a LaBlanca one piece last year at discount store with extra-large cups for $29.99. Normal retail over $100. I am so ready to be rid of this burden and enjoy my golden years footloose and fancy free in a bralette or a bikini top! I am in decent shape otherwise (and enjoy being active) so the breasts just gotta go!!!
June 29, 2015
I wish you all the best. I am in my 40's and contemplated this for ever it seems . I wish I had done it 15 years ago. I've had a wonderful experience and I'm on the mend. I took 3 weeks off work but I think I only needed 2 ( now that I'm on the other side ) I have lingered around real self also , other women's stories have been wonderful and have motivated me in making the final decision to have the surgery . If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I won't miss paying $70 each boulder holder ever again. I can actually fit into those little stretchy Ahh bras now.

June 29, 2015
I love it! I have never had general anesthesia nor any major surgery so I have always had some fear about that. But I am healthy in general, don't smoke or drink (anymore!) , and usually heal pretty fast so I expect it will be OK. It has definitely helped seeing others' stories, even though some have complications, most do really well and feel so much better afterwards. I have a really supportive partner who promises to take good care of me :) He's a little scared of the surgery too but wants me to feel better! He sees what time, gravity and weight on the front has done to my Mom (she has some other health problems as well, but the weight of huge breasts is NOT working in her favor!!) and we want to be active into our old age so he understands this will help me! It has been an unusually hot summer so far here and I just go green with envy looking at all the little spaghetti strap tops and sundresses the small breasted women can wear!

June 29, 2015
I should note we do have some very good surgeons here in my town-there is a female surgeon who is highly regarded and has been doing surgery 40 years so I will most likely go to her. Hoping to a least get a consult with her some time this summer so I can get my plans made. I would prefer to stay local for ease of going to follow up appts, etc. but also have the option of going to the Seattle area(a couple hours' drive) if I wanted to. The place you had yours sound really great but I'm not much of a world traveler!
June 29, 2015
I completely empathise, I have always hated summer constantly trying to stay cool but wear something to cover my breasts is a nightmare. Whoops, was a nightmare!! I don't think my head has caught up with my chest yet! I have always envied those spaghetti straps as I lurched around hunched over looking for a nice dress and the dreaded bathers search. Never to find anything. I have also felt embarrassed even shameful when men looked at me or them or us !!! . I've spent the majority of my life detesting that part of my body which is pretty damaging for my self esteem. I'm currently in 35 degree Bangkok heat and for the 1st time in nearly 30 years ,I do not have sweaty red rubbing or chaffing boobs! It's an amazing feeling- FREEDOM. If you are going home after your surgery you may think about renting a recliner chair. If I had the chance to do that I would have if I was at home, however I just propped myself up with pillows which was fine. I gave up smoking over s month ago to have this surgery and am still going strong so it has been a double blessing. I don't think I would have had such an easy time if it if I was drinking or smoking . Now I can see my big jelly stomach so that's inspiration to join the gym when I can start exercising in 2 more weeks. I get the occasional weird pang in the breasts every now and then which will continue on and off for the next 6-12 months the surgeon said. I can't wait until the tape comes off in a week or so ( by itself apparently ) and I can finally see my nipples. They look lovely compared to my big stretched breastfeeding ones prior to this !
June 29, 2015
I understand travelling for such a personal and big operation is not for everyone. I think because I have travelled to Asia several times prior this didn't seem so daunting . Although I was in quite an anxious state I must admit the night prior to surgery however, I think everyone would be whether they are close to home or far away like me. I go home to Australia tomorrow and am looking forward to my bed , my daughter and our dog. I'm still unable to sleep on my side. I'm not a fan of back sleeping , probably because the old boobs were actually quite suffocating when I was laying on my back. But it's a small price to pay for now. I've read some were able to and others not . I guess I'm not even 14 days from surgery yet. It's completely worth a few cruddy nights sleep in the long run.

June 29, 2015
No kidding! I'm not a back sleeper either so I know that part will be a challenge. Not from my boobs though because they're so saggy that they just fall off the sides! I will have to do the pillow nest thing. We actually have a double recliner couch which I'm not that big a fan of normally but might be my salvation for recovery! Right now I'm just focusing on my health and getting fit-strengthening my core/ab muscles and doing regular fast walking for cardio. I've seen a lot of the women on here point out that the stomach shows a lot more when the boobs are gone so I'm trying to be proactive! :)

June 29, 2015
P.S. I hope your trip back home goes smoothly. I bet you will miss your lovely care attendant but it will be nice to be home!
June 25, 2016
Hi can you tell me the company you used for the care package? I don't want to use a company for anything else as I have done it all myself so far but would love the piece of mind of having someone attend appointments with me
You are about to feel a whole lot better. Make sure to take your before and after pictures:)