52 Years Old, 1 Child and a Much Needed Reduction. Triple DDD Hoping to Go to Small C - San Francisco, CA

Thank you! I will look thru them :)

Aw thank you! I'm feeling more positive since joining this site and reading everyone's positive experiences. Were you nervous about the general anesthesia?

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Thank you so much! Your reply really helped me thank you :))

Wonderful advice....I'm 62, and should have done this years ago! But better late than never I suppose! My surgery is in January, and I plan on doing nothing but resting while I heal! Thank for the great tips!

Thank you ladies! This really helps me feel better! :)

You'll be fine hun....can't wait to see your after pic's! :)

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Thank you I loved your reply!! :)

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Hi I had two pounds taken off one and one pound off the other..

Wow, that's quite a bit, but you look great. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and a nice time with your daughter at The Nutcracker.

Aw thank you!! A bit worried still about the drive (it's 90 miles away) and how my energy level will be but its two weeks away so hoping for the best

Must be around the same time as mine! Mine is January 11th! Hope yours goes well! :)

Are you joking, mine was originally scheduled for the 9th but was moved to the 11th January. I must admit, my first time for any sort of surgery, so I'm a bit "scared" . Hope your surgery goes well too. I cannot wait.

Wow....the same day! We can count down together! I have had many surgeries over the years but nothing like this! I'll be glad when it's over and we can start healing! Just waiting for the "package" my PS said I will receive in the mail (any time now), with my info regarding pre-op instructions etc.! It's coming up pretty quick!

Hi, yes we can countdown together (don't you love the internet). I had my pre surgery consult about two weeks ago. I was given good, comprehensive information. I was also given a mouth spray for bruising and a awful powder supplement I add to water, it is meant to "cleanse"the body. I am meant to be taking these two supplements for a month prior to surgery. Good luck and stay in touch.

Well, apparently the only time I will see my PS is when I went for my consult in October! His office said I will receive an info/instruction package any time now! There will be prescriptions in that as well. I've never heard of the mouth spray or the cleanse.....I'll just have to wait and see what comes in my package! I will stay in touch for sure! All the best to you too! Also, I'm in Canada, and it seems just about every Surgeon has their own way of doing things! Take care....:)

Hi My consult was in March 2016, and after the PS consult, I saw a nurse and business manager to discussed what would happen and gave me a folder with all the info I need, including pricing. At my pre surgery consult I signed consent forms and was given more info, and told not to Goggle anything, as each person's journey, situation and results are not the same.
The spray (Arnica oral spray by Weleda) is used primarily used for bruising in sports injuries, my PS and nurses have had great success with minimal bruising if used at least 1 month prior. The "cleanse is a mixture of all type of superfood ingredients. It is awful to drink, but I take it every morning. Its like drinking dirt mixed with grass cuttings. I will be out of pocket about $8,000, private health insurance covered about 2,500 and the rest was covered by a Medicare rebate for these items.. - I live in Australia. Yes, I agree PS have there own way of doing things, like the type of incisions etc, and some only do a Skype consults. Take care and stay in touch, so we can compare experiences. Regards from Australia

Very interesting how different the procedures are in different Countries! I'm calling my PS's office tomorrow to see when my instruction package should be here! Do you have a pre-op appointment for blood work etc? I'm in Canada, so all of the surgical expenses are covered by OHIP! I will be having the Free Nipple Graff, Anchor Incision surgery! I will keep in touch for sure! I didn't realize you were in Australia! Look forward to our journey together! :)

Did you receive your pre op instructions yet. I didn't need to have any pre op blood work done. (nurse said it used to be done, but is an extra cost and not required). I am an apple shape (small pelvis, large abdomen, (should of booked in for a tummy tuck - oh well have to diet and exercise more. and have a prominent chest), so my PS said the verticle pedicle breast reduction, would be best for me, as I also have Grade 3 ptosis.

No....but I called my PS's office on Monday and they said I would get it this week! Tomorrows Friday, but we've been hit with major snow storms here in Ontario Canada this week, so I think the mail is a bit delayed! Getting anxious with the holidays coming.....:(

Weather opposite to us in Australia, 21 in the night and 33 in the day and its not really hot yet. Today it raining, but humid. I hope it is not too hot when I have surgery . I've never driven in the snow, let alone a snow storm. Your PS should have emailed the info to you. I got a 4 week count down email reminding me to take the powder and spray. I hope your snow storm doesn't last too long. Stay in touch and have a great Christmas. Wow, a white Christmas, never happened in Australia, its seafood, BBQ and for the lucky the beach. Stay in touch.

It's so awesome to chat with you in Australia! I knew that you had your summer when we had our winter, but that's about all I know! We had a pretty easy winter last year, but this year we've been hit big time. Another storm on it's way tonight! Hope the weather cooperates next month on surgery day, as it's an hour to the hospital where I'll be having my surgery! The office staff just told me I'd be getting a big brown envelope from them about 1 month before my surgery! So as I said, I called them on Monday and they said I would get it this week! Of course some of our highways have been closed because of the snow storms, so my hubby is checking the mail for me now! If not there today, hopefully by Monday! My PS actually told me very little as most of the info will be in this package! Plus my prescriptions.... there is two I believe! I will probably have to go for blood work as well! You have a great Christmas too, and I appreciate you keeping in touch also! Take care! :)

Great to hear from you again, with the snow storms you are having I am sure your PS has already posted your info. Doesn't the weather sometimes stuff our plans up! I am located about 20 minutes away from my private PS office. I must admit am getting a bit anxious about the surgery, it's my first, plus I have a sore tooth, which may need to be removed or replaced with an implant. I just didn't figure on spending other 5K. Anyhow my husband said not to decide anything until I have had the surgery and are on the mend at bit. Seeing that there's no consistent pain, this maybe the best choice. Anyhow, I just carn't wait until the surgery. Have a great Christmas and a great New Year, with hopefully not too many snow storms and blizzards.

Thank you so much! I sent an e-mail to my PS's office this morning letting them know that I hadn't received anything yet! I'm sure I'll get it this coming week....just getting a bit nervous with the holidays coming, and the surgery itself! I've had many surgeries in the past so I'm familiar with OR procedures, but never any surgery like this one! Quite nerve racking really. So sorry you are having a tooth problem as well....We don't need any other health issues to worry about right now! Hopefully it will be ok until after your surgery and your healed enough to get it looked at! Will your surgery be at your Surgeons office or in hospital.....My surgeons office is just behind the hospital in Barrie, Ontario. I will be having my surgery at RVH (Royal Victoria Hospital) there. And yes, hopefully the highway won't be closed for a snow storm that day! Yikes! All the best to you in the New Year too! What part of Australia are you in? Take care....Chat soon!

Hi Seems like we are both a bit nervous about the operation, but that's natural. Cross fingers tooth is not a problem over the Christmas break. I'll decide what to do soon and make an appointment. My husband says get a second opinion, he's just that sort of man. My BR and BL is done at my PS offices. http://www.capsclinic.com.au/ DR Taylor has his private hospital on the ground floor, sole vita surgery. His reviews are good and he is very detail oriented, which I like. Regarding the weather I have seen lots of stories in the news about snow blizzards and the like over your way. Take care, while we Aussies swelter in the heat. I live in Canberra, Australia. Canberra is the capital, its the head office for lots of our government agencies and diplomatic embassies, then there the ordinary folk who have lived here all their life. We like it, - low crime rate, good school's and amenities. Best regards for Christmas and the New Year.

Yes....just a wee bit nervous! Sounds lovely where you live! And I like the name of your PS! My maiden name is Taylor! :) I live about one hour north of Barrie, Ontario, where I'll be having my surgery, and that is the closest PS for this surgery! There are many PS's in Toronto that do this, but that is further yet and would not work for me! There is only one other PS in Barrie who does this surgery, but he usually has a two year wait, (and his after pics didn't look any better), and there was some confusion with my appointment set up, and I never did get a consult with that PS. The one who will do my surgery has been doing this for many years, and has been at RVH in Barrie for a long time, as well as his private office where her does other surgeries! My surgery is covered by our Health Care system here in Canada and must be done in a hospital setting! I have seen pictures and comments about his "work", so am hopeful all will go well! Some of the pictures and stories on this site are very scary indeed! That's what worries me a bit! I'm confident we will both get the result we are hoping for though, and that 2017 will be a much more comfortable year (as far as our boobs go) for us! Chat again soon! Take care! :)

Hi Sounds like you have it all sorted. Small world with the surnames!
I agree there is some scary stuff on this site, especially operations below the waist, if you know what I mean! I just think - whyyyyy????
Anyhow can't be judgemental, can we?
A two-year wait for surgery, yikes!! My surgery is not completely covered, costing just over $12,500 , our Medicare system pays about 2,000, my private health cover another 2,500 and I pay the rest. So I am out of pocket about $8,000.
I know we will have a more comfortable journey through this life from the 11/1//17. So just remember, when you are eating your Christmas lunch/dinner this will be the last Xmas for our girls!! Regards.

Yes I booked a room so won't drive back til the next day :)