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Inspired by my 19 Year Old Daughter to Get Rid of my Big and Saggy Boobs! - Towson, MD
UPDATED FROM Brickhouse0363
1 year post
1 Year Anniversary!
WORTH IT$14,000
I wanted to post 1 year post op pictures so that all of you that may be on the fence regarding going forward with a breast reduction or are currently in the healing process can see what to expect at the one year mark. I have fluctuated between a 36C and a 36 D depending on my work out commitment - I absolutely love that I can purchase bras and sports bras for under $15 now! Hands down this has been one of my best decisions ever!
UPDATED FROM Brickhouse0363
9 months post
9 months post op!
Wow it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 9 months since my surgery. I finally did the purge of my wardrobe and bra drawer....I’ve settled into a perfect 36D and feel like things are in proportion. I can work out wearing a nice sport bra and actually breathe in deeply without feeling like I’m cinched in. I love that as I buy new clothes I don’t have to stress about how am I going to make that top or that dress work with a bra and I actually have the option of not wearing one - first time since 5th grade!! My scars are almost completely gone at this point and full sensitivity is there. If you’re reading this and may be on the fence about a breast reduction, I can’t recommend it enough - like many, I only regret that I waited so long!
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J
February 23, 2018
"Does this make me look flat? I LOVE it!!!"
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W
February 24, 2018
You're looking great!
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D
February 25, 2018
I truly enjoyed reading your story- it mirrors mine, your results are awesome! I am just 6 days out from my BR, immediately following I told myself "what have I done", I underestimated the emotional and physical toll it would take on me, I was 34G and was told they took out 440 and 446 grams respectively, also was told my breast tissue was very dense and heavy and that I would be a C, but seeing how much they took from you and you settled into a D, I might be larger than C, this waiting is killing me, and I am still so high and tight, so tight that it's uncomfortable and hope they loosen up and start to settle and drop soon, but thank you for sharing your story, you ladies on real self have been a God send!
B
February 28, 2018
Thanks for reading my story - if it weren’t for the site I think I would have been freaking out about what’s normal, what’s not etc - it’s every bit as much an emotional journey as a physical one. I remember that same feeling of ‘oh my gosh did I do the right thing?!?’ but then after that first couple of weeks when you can fit into a certain top or dress that never would have worked and you no longer have grooves in your shoulders and rashes in between , that feeling is over! I wouldn’t stress about size - just pick out what style you like and then find the size that fits - I happen to like a couple of VS styles and they are notoriously a cup small so 34 or 36D is perfect - who knows, I might be a C in another brand. And I love being able to buy bralettes at Walmart too - it’s a whole different world when you have normal size breasts - LOL!
U
February 28, 2018
Hi, thanks for sharing you look great, I am so on the fence about getting this done for myself. Do you have any regrets about doing it?? I guess I am concerned about the scars.
B
February 28, 2018
No regrets whatsoever other than I wish I had done it in 30 years ago - it would have saved me a lot of embarrassment and awkward moments over the years not to mention I most likely wouldn't have ended up with so many neck issues. I understand your concern about the scars - as I mentioned, mine are almost completely faded, regardless I would do it all over again!
U
February 28, 2018
Thank you for getting back to me, did you put anything special on the scars?
B
March 1, 2018
I massaged Vitamin E oil everyday at least 2x/day - I bought mepitac silicone tape but never got around to using it.
G
September 26, 2018
Love your story I am 51 had my BR in February and I also hate I waited so long, I was in a m size bra I was like “what the hell” lol. Congrats to you and your daughter.
UPDATED FROM Brickhouse0363
2 months post
As I celebrate 8 weeks post-op, My daughter is in the recovery room following her own BR surgery
As the title of my review suggests, it was my daughter who first inspired my own BR journey last December on a family vacation. She went thru some ups and downs with her own decision and finally decided about a month ago to go thru with it. Dr. Slezak was very pleased with how the surgery went and commented that my daughter's breast tissue is unusually dense, no wonder she was so symptomatic! We're waiting for her room to be ready for an overnight stay so Dr. Slezak can check on her in the morning. Interestingly, Dr. Slezak said that the young girls tend to have a lot more pain than us tough older gals - LOL! As we all know, the pain is temporary and I"m so happy for her. She can look forward to cute bikini tops, strapless dresses and VS bras and not have to worry about a lifetime of headaches, sore neck and shoulders, etc.....
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