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38 Year Old Mum of Three-finally Having Breast Reduction! - Bristol, GB
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Hi there, I would never normally write anything...
gfmosMay 16, 2016
Hi there,
I would never normally write anything like this let alone post pictures of myself but after months of reading all the stories from an amazing bunch of women I feel I owe it to this site to add my story. Hopefully it will help someone too!
I have always hated my breasts. I had a 32 E cup by the age of 16 and was crippled with embarrassment and insecurity about them at school. I am tall and very athletic and love sport so my breasts always seemed to hold me back or get in the way. The unwanted attention from men when I was still basically a child has also negatively impacted on my confidence.
I looked into getting a breast reduction at the age of 19 through the NHS as I was so miserable about them -I used to cry myself to sleep about them! Unfortunately they told me I was too young and my parents were not willing to pay for me to go private so I left it. Since then I have had three children. My breasts went up to an I cup with each pregnancy. I breastfed my children but hated it as my boobs were so large they kind of repulsed me and I was embarrassed to get them out. I would like to add that I see other large breasted women and think they look lovely, it just doesn't feel right for me.
Since having kids my breasts are now quite asymmetrical. Apparently this is due to hormones. They are also very lumpy. I've been to the breast clinic so many times for scand and lucky for me they have always been fine.
So a few months ago after feeling miserable about my breasts as usual the idea of breast reduction came to me again and I just thought, you know what, I've had my kids, I'm coming up to 40, I don't want a sore neck and shoulders anymore, I don't want to feel so embarrassed at the gym, I don't want to spend my life trying to hide my boobs, in short, I don't want to think about my boobs any more!!
I then found this amazing site and read all these amazing stories and saw all the wonderful results and made up my mind to go for it. Fortunately my wonderful husband is 100% supportive of my decision. He said he can adapt to whatever size boobs I get!
So I visited the Spire hospital in Bristol and met the lovely cosmetic nurse called Nicola. She was so professional and kind and understanding and told me everything I needed to know. I started to feel excited that this could actually happen. So, after thinking it through again and talking to my husband and sorting out finances I decided to go for it! I had a list of surgeons who all sounded amazing but in the end I chose to go with Mr Robert Warr. Mainly because of the reviews I read about him on here. I am booked in for a consultation with him at the end of May and my surgery date is 6th of June!!
I'm feeling excited, nervous and emotional but think I have made the right decision. My biggest fear right now is that I might not be able to have the operation for some reason!
I will keep you posted...
I would never normally write anything like this let alone post pictures of myself but after months of reading all the stories from an amazing bunch of women I feel I owe it to this site to add my story. Hopefully it will help someone too!
I have always hated my breasts. I had a 32 E cup by the age of 16 and was crippled with embarrassment and insecurity about them at school. I am tall and very athletic and love sport so my breasts always seemed to hold me back or get in the way. The unwanted attention from men when I was still basically a child has also negatively impacted on my confidence.
I looked into getting a breast reduction at the age of 19 through the NHS as I was so miserable about them -I used to cry myself to sleep about them! Unfortunately they told me I was too young and my parents were not willing to pay for me to go private so I left it. Since then I have had three children. My breasts went up to an I cup with each pregnancy. I breastfed my children but hated it as my boobs were so large they kind of repulsed me and I was embarrassed to get them out. I would like to add that I see other large breasted women and think they look lovely, it just doesn't feel right for me.
Since having kids my breasts are now quite asymmetrical. Apparently this is due to hormones. They are also very lumpy. I've been to the breast clinic so many times for scand and lucky for me they have always been fine.
So a few months ago after feeling miserable about my breasts as usual the idea of breast reduction came to me again and I just thought, you know what, I've had my kids, I'm coming up to 40, I don't want a sore neck and shoulders anymore, I don't want to feel so embarrassed at the gym, I don't want to spend my life trying to hide my boobs, in short, I don't want to think about my boobs any more!!
I then found this amazing site and read all these amazing stories and saw all the wonderful results and made up my mind to go for it. Fortunately my wonderful husband is 100% supportive of my decision. He said he can adapt to whatever size boobs I get!
So I visited the Spire hospital in Bristol and met the lovely cosmetic nurse called Nicola. She was so professional and kind and understanding and told me everything I needed to know. I started to feel excited that this could actually happen. So, after thinking it through again and talking to my husband and sorting out finances I decided to go for it! I had a list of surgeons who all sounded amazing but in the end I chose to go with Mr Robert Warr. Mainly because of the reviews I read about him on here. I am booked in for a consultation with him at the end of May and my surgery date is 6th of June!!
I'm feeling excited, nervous and emotional but think I have made the right decision. My biggest fear right now is that I might not be able to have the operation for some reason!
I will keep you posted...
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UPDATED FROM gfmos
19 days pre
Preparations...
gfmosMay 17, 2016
Hi everyone,
I'm starting to make lists of things I need. Can anyone tell me what best cream for scars is-bio oil? Coconut oil?
Surgical tape-good or not?
Also any recommendations of sports/post surgery bras.
Finally, are you meant to take pictures of the boobs you want to show your surgeon in the consultation? His secretary didn't mention anything about it when we spoke on phone.
Thanks lovely ladies! Xx
I'm starting to make lists of things I need. Can anyone tell me what best cream for scars is-bio oil? Coconut oil?
Surgical tape-good or not?
Also any recommendations of sports/post surgery bras.
Finally, are you meant to take pictures of the boobs you want to show your surgeon in the consultation? His secretary didn't mention anything about it when we spoke on phone.
Thanks lovely ladies! Xx
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May 18, 2016
I got a regular sports bra opens in front and I like the surgical tape myself, but I did not need it for this they told me. I asked because we used it on my tummy, which I loved. I did that in Sept of last year,
boobies 03 May 2016. I've not been instructed on any creams I should use. I didn't take any pictures of any boobs with me. I just talked to my doctor. I felt comfortable with the work I saw in her books. I felt good about her after doing my research. I read lots of reviews for plastic surgeons in my area. I live in Vancouver, Washington and found my doctor in Portland, Oregon. She had the best reviews and I liked the idea of it being a woman doctor. I just liked what I had read about the whole office.
I did ice packs over the outside of my boobies for 48 hours or so. I had no tubes or outside stiches. No restrictions as for as arms staying over your head or not going over head. I could and still can't lift more than 5lbs. I think after my visit tomorrow, I'll be good.
I do use cocoa butter formula on my tummy. had a tummy make over.
I'm 52 and have had 3 c sections and was tired of the boobs looking at the belly flab. I'm 5'2'' and weigh 127. I'm sorry , do not mean to go on and on about it. It's something you want to share after having done I guess. lol....enjoy your new boobies after the swelling goes down. ; ) Jo Jo
boobies 03 May 2016. I've not been instructed on any creams I should use. I didn't take any pictures of any boobs with me. I just talked to my doctor. I felt comfortable with the work I saw in her books. I felt good about her after doing my research. I read lots of reviews for plastic surgeons in my area. I live in Vancouver, Washington and found my doctor in Portland, Oregon. She had the best reviews and I liked the idea of it being a woman doctor. I just liked what I had read about the whole office.
I did ice packs over the outside of my boobies for 48 hours or so. I had no tubes or outside stiches. No restrictions as for as arms staying over your head or not going over head. I could and still can't lift more than 5lbs. I think after my visit tomorrow, I'll be good.
I do use cocoa butter formula on my tummy. had a tummy make over.
I'm 52 and have had 3 c sections and was tired of the boobs looking at the belly flab. I'm 5'2'' and weigh 127. I'm sorry , do not mean to go on and on about it. It's something you want to share after having done I guess. lol....enjoy your new boobies after the swelling goes down. ; ) Jo Jo
May 18, 2016
No please say as much as you like-it's SO helpful!
Thanks for all your tips too. Sounds like you had an amazing surgeon and you are healing really well. Well done you! That's great advice about the ice packs too-I wouldn't have thought of that.
Xx
Thanks for all your tips too. Sounds like you had an amazing surgeon and you are healing really well. Well done you! That's great advice about the ice packs too-I wouldn't have thought of that.
Xx
May 19, 2016
Had another great visit with doctor and she told me in will or can take months for the swelling to do down. I just have to keep reminding myself of that and I'll be alright. lol.
May 19, 2016
I forgot in my earlier post, the doctor gave me the surgical tape today, Yayyyyyy. I love the stuff. lol
JoJo
JoJo
May 25, 2016
Hi! I haven't had mine yet but going in with pictures sounds like it would be an amazing idea. But I would your PS will have before and after photos of the many surgeries he's performed and can pick out one that was similar to yours in comparison that you feel might suit you. Hope this helped.
May 25, 2016
Thanks. It seems funny picking out my boobs! I just hope he fully understands what I want.
UPDATED FROM gfmos
11 days pre
Eek! Not long now...
gfmosMay 25, 2016
It's less than 2 weeks till the big day. I've been going through a whole range of emotions. One day I think maybe they are fine and I'll just leave it and not have the operation and then I think how upset I would be if I didn't do it! I've been worrying about the kids and how they will react. I've not said anything to them yet as I don't want them to worry. I've been worrying about the reactions from everyone really. I haven't told anyone about it apart from my husband and you lot! I'm just trying to focus on the end result and also this is such a personal thing that I'm not ready to share it with anyone face to face yet.
To be honest it all still feels a it like a dream that is happening to someone else!
I do feel a bit nervous about the actual operation but I've had major surgery before so I know a little of what to expect. Just last minute nerves I think. As I said before though, the thing I am most worried about is that I might not be able to have the operation at all!
To be honest it all still feels a it like a dream that is happening to someone else!
I do feel a bit nervous about the actual operation but I've had major surgery before so I know a little of what to expect. Just last minute nerves I think. As I said before though, the thing I am most worried about is that I might not be able to have the operation at all!
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May 25, 2016
Good luck with your surgery, everything will be fine, I'm just 20 days po breast surgery and doing ok.
A couple of tips before you go might be to put stuff that you use regularly at a lower level so that you don't have to stretch up for them I.e coffee, tea (stuff that you keep in higher cupboards)etc or your comfy clothes that you will be changing into after showers , even my bath robe on the back of the bathroom door was a stretch!...I found that to be a nuisance and wished that I had put everything at waist level before I left for hospital!
Keep us posted !
A couple of tips before you go might be to put stuff that you use regularly at a lower level so that you don't have to stretch up for them I.e coffee, tea (stuff that you keep in higher cupboards)etc or your comfy clothes that you will be changing into after showers , even my bath robe on the back of the bathroom door was a stretch!...I found that to be a nuisance and wished that I had put everything at waist level before I left for hospital!
Keep us posted !
May 26, 2016
We have the same surgery date! It'll be here before we know it.
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