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Repeat Breast Reduction Scheduled for April 2 - San Jose, CA

Name: Repeat Breast Reduction Scheduled for April 2 - San Jose, CA
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Author: torepeatornot

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After many years of contemplating I've finally...

torepeatornotMarch 3, 2014

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After many years of contemplating I've finally decided to do this again. I was never happy with my reduction 14 years ago. I was not reduced at all (though I was lifted but never went down in bra size) and was left with a very ugly scar due to not healing properly. I am now scheduled for a repeat reduction for April 2. I'm currently a 34DDD and want to be a 34B/C. I love my new PS and she's confident she can get me to that size and fix the unsightly scar around my areola. While my friends think I'm crazy and don't think I'm "that big" and I know I'm not as big as a lot of the ladies on this site, it is a personal thing I've struggled with for many many years. I appreciate everyone for sharing their stories and advice so I'm planning to do the same.

What I don't get sometimes (as I've obsessively been reading thru and looking at pics on this site) is that my 34DDD don't look the same as others. (some look much bigger) why is this? I get there is different manufacturers of bras and things but all equal is it also related to just body structure and overall size? I'm 5'4 and weight 140 lbs...athletic build. I'm a big runner and exerciser. I've not had back/shoulder/neck issues really but do have chronic headaches...never thought about it before but maybe this is related. We shall see...:) MY main goal is to feel more comfortable and look better in clothes. Vanity is my reason and I'm struggling with doing this for just that and if it's really necessary. uggh!! thanks for all the support!

Replies (15)

Bridge34

March 5, 2014

I think I did look like you before my surgery and was wearing 36DD but could go to 34DDD. and you are not crazy to do it .. for your height it is big I do think.. listen some people were telling me well they are not so big well no of course with a good bra that minimize it is normal that it does not look sooo bad lol ! but geshh when I removed that bras at night it was a relieve and feeling much better without it ... so I really encourage you to do it because I do think I did mine for the same reason but I had back and neck issues too.. but what ever you do you do it for you.. :)

catlaw7

March 7, 2014

I am having a repeat breast reduction March 17th....I had one last year on March 25th, but while I got the lift I did not go down in bra size either....My PS is doing this one again at is cost...no, I am not happy about going thru this all again in just a year, but I paid for something and I deserve to get the result I asked for. I am much smaller than lots of people , I am a very large, full DD and I want to be a small or mid C.......good luck with your surgery on 4/2...we can compare notes after...

torepeatornot

March 7, 2014

Thank you for your reply! I was reading thru your posts earlier today and could totally feel for you and what you went thru. I think you look great but honestly I thought (before reading your posts and only looking at the pics) "well to me she still looks big" it's a personal thing and as it sounds like you can relate to, I find smaller more athletic type builds more attractive for myself. People think I'm crazy but it's not about them...it's about ME. I was unhappy from the very start but I've waited 14 years for this revision. Good for you for just getting what you want now...:) Good luck on the 17th...a "lucky" day :) also my son's 10th bday so I'm especially found of st patty's day!

catlaw7

March 7, 2014

Your Right "A Lucky Day".....I am terrified AGAIN....nobody wants surgery and all the healing and down time that comes with it...plus, I am 62 and worry about blood clots, infection, etc....I waited all my life to do this and for it to fail the first time...well, such a disappointment...I just want to be able to look okay in a sun dress or top instead of having to buy extra large for these boobs to fit into...gee.....I will keep you posted, scared again though...and I forgot to add that he is going to lipo my tummy area while doing this..so, you can see he felt bad...he really is a great PS and I do have a lot of faith in him...

catlaw7

March 7, 2014

Also, have been married for 40 years, my husband is not real happy about me re-doing this...he thinks I am fine...NOPE

torepeatornot

March 18, 2014

Hi Catlaw...how'd it go yesterday? I hope all went smoothly and you're feeling ok.

catlaw7

March 19, 2014

HI: Feeling pretty good....the lipo seems to hurt the most.....I already can see a difference in my breast which is a real positive thing.......thanks for checking in, it hasn't even been 48 hours and seems like I have been laying around forever......I think I am going to be really happy.

torepeatornot

March 19, 2014

Great to hear!! Hang in there...you'll be past all this before you know it and out shopping! :) so did they do a full blown reduction or just lipo of the breast to remove volume?

catlaw7

March 20, 2014

They did a full reduction again...the lipo hurts way more than the reduction...feeling better everyday..thanks for asking

pina_colada

March 6, 2014

If you're comfortable, then I want to say something but coming from a good place and pls don't take it as criticism or an attempt to make you doubt yourself. I think your breasts are so PERFECT! I see the scar you're talking about on the left, maybe if you got that revised you'd feel different?(although I don't think it's the biggest deal) But if they've been bothering you for so many years, you know best :) I just want you to know you have a lovely body and should give yourself more credit. I am getting a lift due to major weight gain then loss. Mine looked like yours when I was in HS. If I could get them like yours, I'd be so happy! Rather have big boobs and wear a bra than smaller ones lol it's like god-given sex appeal (I mean you did say vanity was your reason! You have something that people pay for haha). Sorry for ranting. Good luck on your journey! It's all yours make it what you want. P.S. please check with your doctor about the headaches, it could be anything

torepeatornot

March 10, 2014

Good for you! I think I got you confused with another lady who was not happy with the size she ended up (and saw her pics...:) ...I think it's more common then not and possibly the doctor thinking they know better then what we want. I think they do a lot more augmentations then reductions so don't understand a women not wanting full/big breast as a lot of women do. I find myself obsessively looking around and over thinking what I want to do. I need to go with my gut which is I want to be on the smaller side. (like a full B) So are you doing another full reduction or lipo? I thought about that as well but I've had 14 years, 2 babies (who I bfed mostly exclusively even after my reduction for 1 year each) the "lift" I got 14 years ago has been de-lifted for the most part...:) My husband (who I was dating at the time of my first) has always been supportive of whatever makes me happy and I want for myself. At the same time, I get the feeling he doesn't really "get it" this time as our lives couldn't be any more busy/hectic/crazy (with a 7 and 9 yr old..both of us working full time crazy busy careers etc) and I'm 42 and not suffering any physical problems. I think mine is more a psychological thing of just wanting to get what I had wanted all that time ago and do something for myself (which we don't do a lot of as parents anymore...:) He seems more annoyed by having to take off work for a few days to take care of things then me doing the surgery but he'll survive. He's pretty awesome for the most part so can't complain too much...but he is still a man...and that says it all...:) Good luck to you...I'll be thinking about you and following up!

torepeatornot

March 10, 2014

oh and congrats on 40 years!! incredible and inspiring in this day and age...:) We're about to have our 11 year anniversary but been together for 18 and still going strong...:)