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Feeling so blessed - San Francisco, CA
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After many years of living with pain caused by the...
katyromeJune 28, 2016
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After many years of living with pain caused by the 36DDD girls, I finally got my insurance's approval to go through with the breast reduction. I couldn't have been more excited to finally be given the chance to do it.
My breasts started developing when I was in about 5th grade. They were pretty noticeable considering girls in my class still pretty much had a normal girl's body(for that age). I always felt odd.
Throughout junior high and high school , I was given all this unwanted attention by boys at school and even older men and I have always hated that. I couldn't walk around without feeling like some guy was just focused on them. I got called names by other students because of my breasts, which was something I couldn't even control. I couldn't wear light tank tops or v-necks without feeling vulgar. They were never in proportion with my body(5'2").
There was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted to go through with this procedure but when I talked to my, then, physician about it he told me that it was because of my weight even though I told him that I had lost weight but never from my breasts. Even after explaining this to him I told him that even though I did exercise and all, it actually hurt to do physical activities such as running, since they moved so much.He wasn't very supportive and was actually kind of judgmental, so I switched to another physician. This other doctor was very understanding of my situation, he recommended I did PT before to see if it helped. When it didn't, he filled out a request for the BR and I was ecstatic!
Finally, on the 23rd of this month I FINALLY HAD THE SURGERY!
I'm not sure what size I am but they are definitely smaller, like I CAN FINALLY HOLD ONE IN MY HAND kind of smaller and I am so so happy! I cannot wait to see what size I end up being.
Everything has been going great so far , my pain only ranges from a 1-2
My breasts started developing when I was in about 5th grade. They were pretty noticeable considering girls in my class still pretty much had a normal girl's body(for that age). I always felt odd.
Throughout junior high and high school , I was given all this unwanted attention by boys at school and even older men and I have always hated that. I couldn't walk around without feeling like some guy was just focused on them. I got called names by other students because of my breasts, which was something I couldn't even control. I couldn't wear light tank tops or v-necks without feeling vulgar. They were never in proportion with my body(5'2").
There was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted to go through with this procedure but when I talked to my, then, physician about it he told me that it was because of my weight even though I told him that I had lost weight but never from my breasts. Even after explaining this to him I told him that even though I did exercise and all, it actually hurt to do physical activities such as running, since they moved so much.He wasn't very supportive and was actually kind of judgmental, so I switched to another physician. This other doctor was very understanding of my situation, he recommended I did PT before to see if it helped. When it didn't, he filled out a request for the BR and I was ecstatic!
Finally, on the 23rd of this month I FINALLY HAD THE SURGERY!
I'm not sure what size I am but they are definitely smaller, like I CAN FINALLY HOLD ONE IN MY HAND kind of smaller and I am so so happy! I cannot wait to see what size I end up being.
Everything has been going great so far , my pain only ranges from a 1-2
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UPDATED FROM katyrome
13 days post
Update
katyromeJuly 6, 2016
So it's been about a week and a half and I'm feeling so much better in terms of pain levels. I've been able to take showers (yay!) and do more things. I've been trying to fix my posture but I'm scared that when I stand up straight I might pull on the incisions so I just try it slowly.
I'm still not sure what size I'm gonna be but on my post op appointment, the nurse said "you're about the size you're gonna be" which I thought was a bit early but she knows more than me so idk. Hopefully they get a smaller.
Thankfully there's been no complications along this journey so far.
I'm excited that they look small and like I said, hopefully they get smaller :))
I'm still not sure what size I'm gonna be but on my post op appointment, the nurse said "you're about the size you're gonna be" which I thought was a bit early but she knows more than me so idk. Hopefully they get a smaller.
Thankfully there's been no complications along this journey so far.
I'm excited that they look small and like I said, hopefully they get smaller :))
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UPDATED FROM katyrome
13 days post
About a week and a half (1 1/2) post op
katyromeJuly 6, 2016
Looks like I can FINALLY WEar THIs KiND OF BRALettESSS OMG
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July 27, 2016
I am a 36 F too and looking forward to sizing down to exactly where you are. Perfection! You look awesome! I can't even imagine wearing a top like that, even with my nasty, heavy duty Wacoal......
July 27, 2016
Thank you ! Honestly, before this i could never see myself wearing a top like that mainly because of how heavy they felt! I am not sure yet as to what size i am right now since its been only a month and yesterday, when i saw my surgeon again, he said that i was still a bit swollen mainly from the sides. He said that in a month I can wear underwire again so I'm waiting until then to be measured. It is definitely life changing.
Do you have an appointment set up yet?
Do you have an appointment set up yet?
July 27, 2016
I'm still in the very beginning stages. I've narrowed it down to 3 surgeons, called the offices but they want me to show up with letters from my primary physician, chiropractor, any one who can help with the case. The letters must indicate why I need this done and what measures I've taken to alleviate this discomfort. Also, I'll need a mammogram since its been just over a year. I guess it's just as well because I'd rather do the surgery when it's a bit cooler outside but I really can't wait to have this "weight off my shoulders"!!! Did you have this insurance circus too? What made you decide on your surgeon? I'm sure you had many excellent choices in San Fran, my favorite city....
July 29, 2016
That's a good start!
Yes, I kind of had to deal with that too. The first thing they had me do was take Ibuprofen for the pain and that didn't work, then I went back to see my doctor to let him know. The next thing to try was physical therapy which only helped when I was doing the exercises but was also kind of painful at the same time, then after that my doctor had to basically write a letter saying that no alternative methods (painkillers, physical therapy) were helping. He submitted the letter and we waited but then the insurance asked for a mammogram or X-rays and I had to do all that too. It's a process but it was definitely worth it. My surgeon was amazing, he was so calm and made sure I knew everything about the whole process and the surgery. He was great!
I wish you the best of luck!
July 27, 2016
Looks great! I too am 36G/H and pray I can get approved to get down to a D cup, large C. I would rather large C in case I do gain 10 lbs (God forbid but I am getting older) that I still will be able to find bras. Right now I am in a Wacoal that doesnt fit right, however super soft so I wear it. The tacking points way out from chest when I sit and boobs overfill lol
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