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42 Yrs Old, Kids Are Teens, Current Size 44JJ - Spokane, WA

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44 JJ looking to decrease. I'm overweight, but it...

1sweetmomma41August 1, 2016
$4,000
44 JJ looking to decrease. I'm overweight, but it is difficult to exercise with supersize breasts in the way.
Insurance approved surgery with documentation of back pain, physical therapy not working, deep groves in shoulders, etc.
I'm excited and scared author same time. I've been quite large since Jr high. In fact, my 14 year old daughter will be larger than me after the surgery!
Dr says I will be going down to between a C-DD, depending on required removal. Tomorrow is my pre-op. Hoping I remember everything I need to. Please- remind me that "the end justifies the means" in this case!!

1sweetmomma41's provider

Lynn D. Derby, MD (retired)

Lynn D. Derby, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (10)

crab5005
August 2, 2016
Congratulations on your approval! How did your pre-op go? I have pre-op tomorrow and surgery on 8/17. Basically terrified! I totally relate to your post though. I too am plus sized. Always very larged breasted and want to get smaller and be healthier but exercising is damn near impossible.
1sweetmomma41
August 3, 2016
How was your pre-op? Hope it went well. Let me know! ;)
crab5005
August 3, 2016
Pre-op went well. So basically I have 2 pre-ops, 1 at the doctors and 1 at the hospital. So this was at the doctors. Went over all the pre and post surgery routines as well as risks. Brought in pictures of what I would like my boobs to look like and discussed that and off I went. 2 weeks from today it's a go!
1sweetmomma41
August 2, 2016
My pre-op was EASY! I was there less than ten minutes. Signed some forms, was asked if I had any questions, and the nurse told me to be at the hospital at 6 am with no jewelry on, nothing to eat/drink after midnight the night before. Then I was done! I was nervous for no reason. Hope that helps you relax. It was easy. All my questions were answered by reading stuff on here, but if you have questions, write them down so you don't forget.
fabulouslyfab82
August 4, 2016
I a 38m and am 2 weeks post op!! It was the best thing I could have ever done for myself!! You are going to be so happy!! The pain wasn't so bad, although I was on some serious pain killers for the 1st 5 or so days!! The worst part for me mentally was constipation and emotional discomfort from the anesthesia and pain killers. You will do great and feel immediate relief from your back and neck pain!! Good luck honey!!
fabulouslyfab82
August 4, 2016
*was a 38m sorry for the typo!! When swelling is done I will be a large c small d
1sweetmomma41
August 4, 2016
Wow! I'm so happy to hear that. Yay! I'm glad to hear that things went well for you. Thanks for the encouraging words. :)!
crab5005
August 9, 2016
So.....How did it go!?
crab5005
August 9, 2016
Oh wait. Not until the 10th! Ha. I'm attentive.
1sweetmomma41
August 10, 2016
I'm so nervous. Tomorrow is the day. Everyone keeps telling me it's no big deal- but it is a huge change! And what if something goes wrong? Argh!!! I check in at 6 am, which means a 4:15 alarm. Guess I ought to sleep.
UPDATED FROM 1sweetmomma41
Day of treatment

One hour until surgery.

1sweetmomma41August 10, 2016
Headed to town for a 6 am checkin. Trying to not be nervous, but not sure if that is possible. My mom is taking me and bringing me home, then will stay a couple of days. So helpful.
I took a few last minute pictures so I can compare later. Scary stuff!
I woke up super thirsty, had three swallows of water. Hope that doesn't mess stuff up. Ok- prayers appreciated. I'm off!

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pakken
August 10, 2016
Praying for you. Keep us posted.
UPDATED FROM 1sweetmomma41
Day of treatment

Surgery today

1sweetmomma41August 11, 2016
I'm home. Sore. Surgery was expected to be 1.5 hours, took 5. Ten pounds removed. (A lot!) expected final result DD.
More later. Meds important!

Replies (2)

crab5005
August 11, 2016
Hope you are feeling better today! 10 pounds is a lot. I won't lie, it doesn't look like you had that much to start with!
pakken
August 13, 2016
Wow, I had 8lbs removed and I thought that was a lot. My dr. told me the more you have removed, the more tender you will be so be patient with yourself and don't rush things. You will be so much lighter. Be careful the first time you shower....at least for me, that was a little rough. I was light headed, my center of gravity was off. Congrats and keep us posted. Glad you are on the other side:)
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