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41 Year Old, 2 Children, 32G, from the UK
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After hating my breasts for more than 20 years I...
an626June 20, 2016
$12,000
After hating my breasts for more than 20 years I am finally doing something about it! This time tomorrow I will be post-op! I am so excited and also very apprehensive about the whole thing! I hope my 32G's will become 32C's! I can't wait to be able to finally find tops to fit and to stop feeling so self conscious.
I have thought about breast reduction for many years, every year as spring comes round I start to dread summer clothes. At least in winter you can cover up with a jumper and scarf! Every shopping trip would end up with me feeling depressed and fed up and buying a black top in the hope my boobs would look smaller. Today I walked around Next and saw so many white tops with little straps that I would normally walk straight past!
I have been to the doctor a number of times over the years with back pain, neck pain, rashes under my breasts and breast pain but was told 32G wasn't big enough for a reduction on the NHS so I saved and saved and now I am finally having the operation tomorrow!
I am scared about the anaesthetic, keep dreaming that I won't wake up! I am worried about waking up and feeling sick. I am worried about not being able to cuddle my children (aged 4 and 6) and trying to stop them jumping on me! I am also worried about sleeping on my back and no exercise for 6 weeks. BUT I also know that this is the best thing for me and I can't wait to get it done!
Wish me luck!
I have thought about breast reduction for many years, every year as spring comes round I start to dread summer clothes. At least in winter you can cover up with a jumper and scarf! Every shopping trip would end up with me feeling depressed and fed up and buying a black top in the hope my boobs would look smaller. Today I walked around Next and saw so many white tops with little straps that I would normally walk straight past!
I have been to the doctor a number of times over the years with back pain, neck pain, rashes under my breasts and breast pain but was told 32G wasn't big enough for a reduction on the NHS so I saved and saved and now I am finally having the operation tomorrow!
I am scared about the anaesthetic, keep dreaming that I won't wake up! I am worried about waking up and feeling sick. I am worried about not being able to cuddle my children (aged 4 and 6) and trying to stop them jumping on me! I am also worried about sleeping on my back and no exercise for 6 weeks. BUT I also know that this is the best thing for me and I can't wait to get it done!
Wish me luck!
UPDATED FROM an626
Day of treatment
Its done!
an626June 21, 2016
I am so relieved it is done! I got to the hospital at 1pm, settled into my room, met the anaesthetist, chose my food, changed into my gown and very attractive support stockings!
The surgeon came down to see me and drew all over my boobs. I signed the consent forms and at 1445 went down for the operation.
I literally lay down and the anaesthetist told me the drugs would feel cool. I felt a cool feeling in my hand and a few seconds later I was asleep!
I woke up at 1630 to the sound of someone saying my name. I was lovely and warm and relaxed. No sickness and no pain, just a slight pressure across my chest.
I stayed in recovery for about half an hour and then got wheeled to my room. The nurses are lovely and pop in every half an hour to check on my blood pressure as it is a bit low. Have eaten a toasted sandwich and had a pot of tea. Ordered more food for later if I want it.
Just chilling out, reading my kindle and relaxing. I have these pressure things around both my legs which contract every couple of minutes to keep the blood moving about.
I can't actually believe how good I feel. The nurse has checked me and my nipples are nice and pink which is good. I can't really tell if my boobs look any smaller yet, the surgeon came to see me and said they look good and he is happy, he was aiming for C/D cup so I hope that is what I will end with.
To anyone thinking about this operation I really wish I had done it years ago x
The surgeon came down to see me and drew all over my boobs. I signed the consent forms and at 1445 went down for the operation.
I literally lay down and the anaesthetist told me the drugs would feel cool. I felt a cool feeling in my hand and a few seconds later I was asleep!
I woke up at 1630 to the sound of someone saying my name. I was lovely and warm and relaxed. No sickness and no pain, just a slight pressure across my chest.
I stayed in recovery for about half an hour and then got wheeled to my room. The nurses are lovely and pop in every half an hour to check on my blood pressure as it is a bit low. Have eaten a toasted sandwich and had a pot of tea. Ordered more food for later if I want it.
Just chilling out, reading my kindle and relaxing. I have these pressure things around both my legs which contract every couple of minutes to keep the blood moving about.
I can't actually believe how good I feel. The nurse has checked me and my nipples are nice and pink which is good. I can't really tell if my boobs look any smaller yet, the surgeon came to see me and said they look good and he is happy, he was aiming for C/D cup so I hope that is what I will end with.
To anyone thinking about this operation I really wish I had done it years ago x
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UPDATED FROM an626
1 day post
Back home
an626June 22, 2016
Bit of a rough night, after feeling pretty great the pain hit in the early hours. I had some bleeding from the left breast so they had to add some more dressings. The nurses were incredible, checking my blood pressure every hour and giving me pain relief.
I was so wired that I couldn't sleep, I am naturally a front sleeper and I just couldn't get comfortable. It felt like I was wearing a really tight bra and it was digging in underneath. I also had these pressure leg cuffs on both my legs which would inflate every two minutes and make a racket!
It fell asleep at 0430 and they woke me at 6 to give me a painkiller and discharge me and take the leg cuffs off! The doctor then came with a bag full of tablets and I was free to go!
The car journey was fine and I was so pleased to be home. Had a lovely sleep and feel nice and relaxed.
The pain is ok, it is more a tight burning feeling under my breasts but the pain killers quickly take the edge off it.
I have an appointment with the nurse of Tuesday when she will change the dressings. I don't need to touch them before then unless the bleeding gets worse on the left side.
I am just going to rest and take it easy.
Good luck to anyone else about to have the op or in recovery. I am so happy that I did it.
I was so wired that I couldn't sleep, I am naturally a front sleeper and I just couldn't get comfortable. It felt like I was wearing a really tight bra and it was digging in underneath. I also had these pressure leg cuffs on both my legs which would inflate every two minutes and make a racket!
It fell asleep at 0430 and they woke me at 6 to give me a painkiller and discharge me and take the leg cuffs off! The doctor then came with a bag full of tablets and I was free to go!
The car journey was fine and I was so pleased to be home. Had a lovely sleep and feel nice and relaxed.
The pain is ok, it is more a tight burning feeling under my breasts but the pain killers quickly take the edge off it.
I have an appointment with the nurse of Tuesday when she will change the dressings. I don't need to touch them before then unless the bleeding gets worse on the left side.
I am just going to rest and take it easy.
Good luck to anyone else about to have the op or in recovery. I am so happy that I did it.
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