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Inspired by my 19 Year Old Daughter to Get Rid of my Big and Saggy Boobs! - Towson, MD
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I've been lurking on this site for the past couple...
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I've been lurking on this site for the past couple of weeks; being able to read all of the other blogs and reviews has given me the courage to share thoughts and feelings that I've never expressed 'out loud' before. Quite honestly, I'm kind of mortified that I'm sharing with complete strangers but here goes....
I'm almost 54 years old and for the past 40 years have perfected the art of minimizing and concealing my breasts. It's been a love/hate relationship starting at the age of 13 - I skipped the entire training bra phase and went right into a C cup as a 7th grader. I've never had round, perky boobs but rather long and saggy ones. I distinctly recall getting a physical at the age of 14 during which the male doctor commented to my mom how unusually saggy my boobs were for a young girl - this has always stuck with me. No tube tops, sundresses, 'off the rack' bathing suits or spaghetti straps for me and forget about starring in that Girls Gone Wild video over Spring Break (probably a good thing that.I didn't do that -LOL!). Sadly I've made an Olympic sport out of changing my clothes around other people without ever fully revealing my breasts - lots of awkward moments in the locker room, girls weekends, etc. Forget about going bra less - In over 20 years of marriage, I've never walked around with my breast exposed - I can't tolerate looking at them in the mirror myself and definitely don't want to gross my husband out! My husband is an amazing person - kind, loving, supportive and has always been my number one cheerleader - he would never say anything so this is really my issue.
On the other hand, I never lacked for attention from the guys and I would be lying if I didn't say that I enjoyed it over the years and often used that to my advantage on an as needed basis. :) The girls don't look bad when strapped down and holstered in a good bra but unfortunately the weight of my breasts have been taking their toll on me to the point that not a day goes by that I'm not aware of pain in my neck and shoulders. Since going thru menopause about 3 years ago, my breasts have grown at least another cup size and no matter how much I diet and work out, they're not getting smaller. I'm spilling out of a 34DDD minimizer bra which also leaves deep grooves in my shoulders. A personal low point was the first time I started tucking little pieces of Kleenex between by boobs because my cleavage was sweating so bad in the summer that I was getting a horrible rash. I can't find a bra that keeps them separated enough, lifted and minimized all at the same time!
My turning point came during our family vacation a couple of months ago when I spent over 30 minutes in the dressing room of a South Beach bathing suit store consoling my 19 year old daughter because she couldn't fit her 34DD boobs into an XL bikini top - it broke my heart to see her so upset and just wanting to be 'normal'. It was at that moment that I decided that I needed to 'walk the walk' myself if I was going to be handing out any advice to her. I promised her that we would both get reductions and we decided to go on this journey together. I had my consult 2 weeks ago and I just learned today (while attending my daughter's consult) that I've been approved by my health insurance company to DO THIS! My daughter will hopefully get the same good news in a couple of weeks. So here we are....my surgery is booked for May 31st - I still can't believe it!!!!!
I love my/our surgeon- she has an interesting approach - she asked me to go out and buy the bra that I would LIKE to fit into and bring it with me on surgery day. I thought this was a novel approach so that we're all on the same page regarding final results. Honestly, I won't be upset if the cup size isn't quite as small as I have in mind ( a full C?) but am more interested in being more round, lifted and perky!
So sorry that I've been lurking on this site for the past couple of weeks and being able to read all of the other blogs and reviews has given me the courage to share thoughts that I've never expressed 'out loud' before. Quite honestly, I'm kind of mortified that I'm sharing my thoughts with complete strangers....I'm not ready to post any pics yet - I'm still recouping from the humiliation of baring my breasts to the surgeon and her staff and getting pictures taken for the insurance company pre-approval - ugh.......In the meantime, please send all positive thoughts, prayers and vibes our way!!!
I'm almost 54 years old and for the past 40 years have perfected the art of minimizing and concealing my breasts. It's been a love/hate relationship starting at the age of 13 - I skipped the entire training bra phase and went right into a C cup as a 7th grader. I've never had round, perky boobs but rather long and saggy ones. I distinctly recall getting a physical at the age of 14 during which the male doctor commented to my mom how unusually saggy my boobs were for a young girl - this has always stuck with me. No tube tops, sundresses, 'off the rack' bathing suits or spaghetti straps for me and forget about starring in that Girls Gone Wild video over Spring Break (probably a good thing that.I didn't do that -LOL!). Sadly I've made an Olympic sport out of changing my clothes around other people without ever fully revealing my breasts - lots of awkward moments in the locker room, girls weekends, etc. Forget about going bra less - In over 20 years of marriage, I've never walked around with my breast exposed - I can't tolerate looking at them in the mirror myself and definitely don't want to gross my husband out! My husband is an amazing person - kind, loving, supportive and has always been my number one cheerleader - he would never say anything so this is really my issue.
On the other hand, I never lacked for attention from the guys and I would be lying if I didn't say that I enjoyed it over the years and often used that to my advantage on an as needed basis. :) The girls don't look bad when strapped down and holstered in a good bra but unfortunately the weight of my breasts have been taking their toll on me to the point that not a day goes by that I'm not aware of pain in my neck and shoulders. Since going thru menopause about 3 years ago, my breasts have grown at least another cup size and no matter how much I diet and work out, they're not getting smaller. I'm spilling out of a 34DDD minimizer bra which also leaves deep grooves in my shoulders. A personal low point was the first time I started tucking little pieces of Kleenex between by boobs because my cleavage was sweating so bad in the summer that I was getting a horrible rash. I can't find a bra that keeps them separated enough, lifted and minimized all at the same time!
My turning point came during our family vacation a couple of months ago when I spent over 30 minutes in the dressing room of a South Beach bathing suit store consoling my 19 year old daughter because she couldn't fit her 34DD boobs into an XL bikini top - it broke my heart to see her so upset and just wanting to be 'normal'. It was at that moment that I decided that I needed to 'walk the walk' myself if I was going to be handing out any advice to her. I promised her that we would both get reductions and we decided to go on this journey together. I had my consult 2 weeks ago and I just learned today (while attending my daughter's consult) that I've been approved by my health insurance company to DO THIS! My daughter will hopefully get the same good news in a couple of weeks. So here we are....my surgery is booked for May 31st - I still can't believe it!!!!!
I love my/our surgeon- she has an interesting approach - she asked me to go out and buy the bra that I would LIKE to fit into and bring it with me on surgery day. I thought this was a novel approach so that we're all on the same page regarding final results. Honestly, I won't be upset if the cup size isn't quite as small as I have in mind ( a full C?) but am more interested in being more round, lifted and perky!
So sorry that I've been lurking on this site for the past couple of weeks and being able to read all of the other blogs and reviews has given me the courage to share thoughts that I've never expressed 'out loud' before. Quite honestly, I'm kind of mortified that I'm sharing my thoughts with complete strangers....I'm not ready to post any pics yet - I'm still recouping from the humiliation of baring my breasts to the surgeon and her staff and getting pictures taken for the insurance company pre-approval - ugh.......In the meantime, please send all positive thoughts, prayers and vibes our way!!!
Replies (20)
March 16, 2017
this is so sweet and wonderful! i had the same bathing suit moment with my mom as a teenager--one of the main reasons i got the surgery too. you're an amazing mother to do it with her. its a scary thing to do (especially if you havent had any surgery before) so it will help so much that you are there to give her advice and help her through it. i love your story!
good luck to you both!! im sure you will both look and feel amazing. i got the surgery last year at 21, so if your daughter has any questions you can send them to me, id be glad to answer anything i can
April 1, 2017
Wow - thanks so much for your kind words! I will def let my daughter know. We are still waiting to hear from the insurance - hopefully she will get approved also! Keep us in your prayers!
March 16, 2017
What a wonderful story and good for you for doing this for yourself and with your daughter. I am 6 weeks post op and I had mine done at 61 years old!! it's never to late and it's never too early if they are making you uncomfortable. I am happy I did it my only regret is that I didn't do it earlier in life. Looking forward to spending my retirement life ahead of me on a beach somewhere feeling wonderful with my new found freedom! Keep us posted with your recoveries we are all here to help each other. Best Wishes!!
April 1, 2017
Many thanks for the support! So looking forward to being on the other side!
April 6, 2017
Wow. I felt like you were writing my story. Seriously!! Mine grew over the summer going in to 7th grade. I went from training bra to c cup.
I am currently 9 days post op. Thankfully I have not had any complications.
The swellling and tightness is more than I expected, but I just noticed a slight decrease in the swelling when I showered a little bit ago.
I was completely off the Percocet by day 4 because of the horrible nightmares. I have taken it before but maybe I was taking it more often. Who knows.
I will say not to underestimate what size sports bra you will need post op. I bought one that zipped in the front a few days before surgery, but it does not fit around. I am hoping it will fit once all the swelling is down.
I had to buy another one yesterday. My surgeon only gave one bra. Hopefully yours gives you two so you will have one while the other is laundered.
I'm here if you have any questions.
Oh!!! The first positive thing I noticed after the anesthesia wore off was the neck and shoulder pain was totally gone. Woohoo!!
April 7, 2017
Thanks for sharing - you're so lucky that you've already had your surgery ! I can't wait to be in your shoes! My surgeon gives 2 bras - thank goodness! Please keep me posted as you continue to heal!!
April 7, 2017
Time seemed to drag from the time the surgery was scheduled until about a week before. That's when it hit me that it was actually happening. Then I was like a crazy woman cleaning and organizing the house, buying as many groceries as I could so my husband would only have shop for essentials. Lol
Now I am bored and so ready to get out of the house.
I will say that I do look much better in the Sports bra I was able to purchase yesterday.
June 15, 2017
Just did mine on June 5th, and I am 65! I am beyond thrilled! I also bemoaned the fact that I could never go braless when it was all the rage back in the early 70s! Now? I can! I've been trying on all sorts of tops without a bra and I am totally besotted with the new breasts!
June 26, 2017
I'm doing very well! I'm still a little uncomfortable around the incisions, and I do NOT like having to wear a bra at night, but otherwise I am thrilled. The second set of tapes is falling off and I will soon begin massaging the scars, although they seem tender to me. It's been 3 weeks today. Those giant, saggy breasts of mine seem like eons ago....
UPDATED FROM Brickhouse0363
2 months pre
Finally got the nerve up to post some photos!
If you ever hear me say that I'm not sure if I should do this will someone please remind me to look back at these pictures! It's been years since I actually took it all off, stood in front of the mirror and looked at my breasts - they're even worse than I remember. I'm so used to wearing my 36DDD maximum minimizer bra that I'd kind of convinced myself that they're not that bad - boy was I wrong!!! ????. May 31st can't come soon enough, right?!?!
Replies (4)
April 1, 2017
Thanks for posting your pics. Good luck with everything I am excited for you I think you will be happy with the results!!
April 1, 2017
You will be so happy you did it! All of us healing used to look like that and I think we all would agree that we are so glad to not be carrying around our big boobs anymore. Best wishes to you! Post your recovery here so we can help you through it
UPDATED FROM Brickhouse0363
Day of treatment
I can't believe that surgery day is finally here!!!!
On my way to the surgery center for a 6 a.m. Check in and 7:30 surgery! I was able to get a couple of hours of sleep (on my stomach!) last night and feel good other than being super excited, nervous and praying that I'm doing the right thing.
I am so happy that you joined us and created your review. I can relate to everything you just said! This surgery is one of the best things I have ever done for myself, and I would do it all over again if necessary. You are about to look and feel like a new woman.
Please update through your entire process.