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43 Year Old with 36 F Breasts - Springfield, MO
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I am a 43 year old mom of 4. I was a late bloomer...
stones2004November 6, 2015
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I am a 43 year old mom of 4. I was a late bloomer who prayed (apparently to much) for boobs. When I was 16 they finally started to grow and then they just didn't stop, by the time I was 18 I was a DDD and I have hated them since. Now that my kids are grown and I have time for me I decided it was time for the girls to go! I have lived with back pain and sore ribs from under wire bras that never fit right even though I spend a small fortune on them. I started my journey back in July with my primary physician and it has slowly moved forward from there. I got in to see my PS on September 9th where he agreed that my breast are way to large for my body. They turned in the paperwork to BCBS and I finally got my approval letter for the surgery yesterday! I am excited and nervous all at the same time! I am hoping those that have had surgery already can give me some tips on the thing that will make it easier to recover. The one thing I've read over and over is the awful itching. If any one has things that have helped that would be awesome! My surgery is scheduled for December 28th which seems to be forever from now, it gives me way to much time to think about this, and being the worst case senerio lady that will prove to be challenging!
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2 weeks to go!
stones2004December 14, 2015
I am now two weeks away from my reduction and the nerves are starting to set in. I plan to get all of the thing I need the weekend before my surgery to hell my recovery go okay. My husband and best friend are going to help me out so at least I know I will be in good hands.
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December 14, 2015
Exciting times! I'm scheduled the week after you and look forward to hearing about your progress, good luck xx
December 15, 2015
Thanks! I think my biggest fear is they won't be as small as I want them to be, I really want to come out of this no larger than a C. I'll try to post progress reports after its all done. Best of luck to you on yours as well!
December 15, 2015
That is my biggest fear too, would hate to go through it all and still feel "big!"
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6 more days
stones2004December 22, 2015
6 days to go! I'm nervous but so ready for the weight to be lifted of my chest!
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December 22, 2015
I had breast reduction almost 7 weeks ago and I am delighted. I just want to wish you all the best with your surgery you will be fine. Make sure you take Chris and the postoperative face because you will become super constipated with the narcotics. I forgot to take mine and went for 2 weeks without pooping. I had very little pain only took the painkillers for two days. The worst part for me was being inactive because I am extremely athletic. Good luck with everything.
December 22, 2015
Sorry for the typo meant to say make sure you take colace in the postoperative phase. Stupid voice recognition on my samsung 6
December 23, 2015
Thanks for the good info, I will pick some up this weekend! I think I am most nervous about going back to work after a week, I how that's enough time to get back in to the swing of things.
December 24, 2015
Hope all goes well for you :-) you must be so excited/nervous but not long to wait now. Looking forward to seeing your results and following your recovery x
December 24, 2015
everyone who has it done seems so happy afterwards I am sure you will there too keep us posted
Welcome and congratulations on the approval. Yes, the itching can be a bit of an issue for a while. Lotion and Benadryl can help some. I quickly learned how to scratch around all of the incision areas. Of rubbing lightly over your clothes also helps. When your doctor gives you the approval to start using lotions and oils on the incision areas start massaging. Use the Palmer's Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil or the Bio Oil. They feel amazing and will really help.