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52yr . 34G Time Has Come - Spire. Washington

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Time has finally come to say good bye to my big...

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j1963
WORTH IT$6,000
Time has finally come to say good bye to my big boobies. Surgery is April 15th. I've always had big boobs from being 12yr and have suffered all the usual problems that come with them, from the aches and pains to buying clothes that fit, and of course they just don't look nice anymore. And I hate it when men talk to your chest and not to you. So after menopause and being diagnosed with underactive thyroid they were getting even bigger, so decided now that I can afford to get them done myself, I would. I had breast fed 3 babies so they did their duty. Lol.
I have been hooked to this site reading everyones stories and I can compare myself to most of them. I must say there are some marvellous results. I have read some good advise that I will use it in my post op care.
Can't wait now..


I have my pre op check next week

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April 5, 2015
Story of my life!!! Good for you, you won't regret it. Get an excellent surgeon like I did. I went from 42H to 40B and I feel so good. Even clothes that didn't fix before are now loose. Went to church today sat down And it felt good, because I didn't see that huge! Chest I used to have
April 5, 2015
Today is being a month exactly a month I had my surgery with a winter storm outside and 6 inches of snow, but all worthy
April 5, 2015
Congratulations, hope everything goes well
April 6, 2015
You will be so happy. I am in day 3 post op. I was a 34 DDD and now a B. I am beyond satisfied and can't wait for the healing to see the final results. You will do great.
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April 6, 2015
Thank you.. I'd love to go as small as possible too. Love a Full B. I'd hate to look after and think OMG they are still too big. But what ever suits my frame. I'm 5'5" and 11.5 stone. He knows I want them as small as possible.
April 6, 2015
Congrats! I am 52 and 3 weeks post op. Still sore and tired, but a little better every day. Some things that have really helped in recovery are: Make sure you have help the first week. I stayed overnight at the hospital, and my husband was available after work. I cooked chicken noodle soup and bought some prepared foods for the first week, as well as some friends brought lunch, and another dinner. That was so helpful! I still sleep on my back with two pillows, and a pillow under each arm. Make sure to have a few options for bras that you can wear when your doctor tells you you are able. I found the most comfortable to be s sports bra where the band is low, more around the ribs, as anything that rubs on the incisions hurts!! You need at least two, as you may have a little drainage even after a couple weeks. I felt great after two weeks, and had a couple work meetings, and drove too much. Paid for it with soreness for several days! I found that after two weeks the nerves start to "wake up", kind of like when your arm falls asleep and is tingly. That's all good, but now I feel the incisions more, where before they were numb. Get Tylenol for when you get off your pain meds. Final few stitches coming out tomorrow. I've had no bruising, no complications, and was in good shape, but all that being said, you have to rest and take care of yourself. I'm still tired and sore. Worth it 100% though! I'm looking forward to how I will feel after a few more weeks. Already LOVE how my clothes look. Don't feel like my boobs are the main focus anymore. Best wishes to you! I'm sure you will be happy! :)
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April 6, 2015
Some good advice thank you. I'm lucky I have my daughter who is a trainee nurse to look after me after, washing my hair etc, and she can stay over too. I'm not looking forward to sleeping on my back for so long, but needs must. Starting to get everything ready now so no need to be popping out to shops for anything, thank you for the good wishes.
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April 6, 2015
Thank you mpineyro77' fingers crossed. I will update all Asap. I really can't wait, not nervous at all.
April 7, 2015
I am so thankful I found this site and this wonderful community of busty women to lean on!! I just got my surgery date booked for August 11th and am officially boob obsessed. I can't wait to hear how your surgery goes. Best of luck- will be thinking of you on the 15th!
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9 days pre

The way they are now

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7 days pre

Pre op assessment today

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I was dead excited today even though it was just my pre surgery checks, but I ended up Sitting and waiting for an hour passed my time to be seen, it's seems even paying private doesn't get you to the front of the queue. Suppose we can't help folk calling in sick. But all is well, had an ECG, bloods, weight, blood pressure and temperature. All is ok. Pressure a bit high but put that down to the anxious long wait... After all I have a job to get too straight after and I knew I was late already. Had a Q&A session just simple stuff. I have been applying bio oil to my chest to prepare the new skin for the surgery and try and decrease some stretch marks to help it all look good, and the sticky pads wouldn't stick to my chest during the ECG, lol. So remember to keep dry when going for a pre op test. Lol..anyway on schedule . Tick tick tick.

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April 10, 2015
Good luck for the 15th. I'm just recovering from my BR surgery that I had at Spire Bushey, Hertfordshire on 7/4. I have been very well looked after by them and hope you receive the same treatment too. Ps I've also had an underactive thyroid for the past 14 years, I don't think people understand the impact on you that this condition actually has.
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April 11, 2015
Thanks Smithy, hope you are recovering well and happy with your results. I've managed to shift 1stone 9lbs in prep for this op, which was hard graft, as I sit at a desk all day. But yeah, my weight piled on due to the thyroid issue and was always and still am tired all the time. I've heard that the rooms in the Spire are like 5⭐️ Hotels. I'm expecting good things. Good luck.
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April 11, 2015
Hi ya, yes I can honestly say it was an experience that was so very different to my previous NHS hospital stays. Full English breakfasts, and fillet steak for dinner (oh yes and how can I forget the delicious fresh cream scones at afternoon tea!) tea, coffee, snacks on tap all day and night. The care by all the staff was 5 star they really fell over themselves to see that everything was Ok. I had 3kgs in total removed from both boobs and my consultant kept asking me how on earth had I managed with them for so long....she couldn't believe it. My procedure took 5 hours in total from leaving my room to coming back from recovery. I had it at 6pm Tuesday Eve and arrived back home Thursday lunch time as I kept being sick throughout Weds so didn't feel up to leaving Weds eve. Been up and down since coming home as it's frustrating that you can't do much or get comfie in bed cow of the stitches and it's taken a while for the anaesthetic to leave my body too as that always make me feel rough. Good luck for yours Hun x
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April 11, 2015
Flipping blooming iPad I meant cos not cow!
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April 11, 2015
Thanks, not long now. Haha, It's the dam predictive text. Does it to me too ..lol 4 days to go.. Can't wait to have small nipples. We Don't like the digestive biscuits (as he calls them). 3kgs that's a lot .. You must feel great after giving that off yA chest.
April 12, 2015
I have my pre op this Tuesday the 15, it says they do loads of tests. I also have an under active thyroid and the weight has gone on due to this and just trying to get the medication right. I'm excited, terrified, curious and just can't imagine what it's going to feel like. 29th is my operation, been waiting years to be able to afford to get it done. Looking forward to being in the Nuffield. Xx