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Size 30i to 30e. 824g removed. Canadian.

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Hey, guys. I've spent hours every day reading your...

Petite30i
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Hey, guys. I've spent hours every day reading your stories and looking at your photos. Thank you so much for sharing.
I'm a petite, shy, 26 year old who had been wanting a BR since middle school. My back, neck, and shoulders hurt every day. I've weighed 115-140 lbs, and my breasts hardly change. They bring so much unwanted attention (me being so shy, etc) and they are so out if proportion with the test of my body. I was a Chiro for the first time yesterday, and the first thing out of her mouth was "You are very top-heavy, have you considered reduction?".
Anyway, my first visit with my family Dr is Sept 12. Any insight on what questions I should be asking? Ps I live on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
Pps I'm hesitant to post photos, so to ease my anxiety I've stickered over my Nipples. I'm sure I'll get more comfortable with the drs, but I have no idea who is going to see this online.

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Dr Emily Krauss

Replies (14)

September 4, 2016
Good luck lovely!!!!! It has been life changing for me with just relieving my back/shoulder pain! I'm only 3.5 weeks post op and I feel SOOO much better. Just take it one step at a time, have a look at jabrody08's review - she has posted her lists of questions that she took to her appointments and they are very thorough :) :) :)
September 4, 2016
Thanks very much higher, I will!
September 4, 2016
Wow auto correct added in a word there.
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March 2, 2018
Was the injection of fat to the groves and armpit removal included in surgery
November 3, 2016
Your breast look fine and are close to my body type. Try back excrsises using resistance bands to stop the pain. It works.
January 2, 2017
Thanks for your input, but it didn't work, which is why I'm getting surgery. My breasts may look fine to you, but you have no idea how dense they are, and how much they hurt. The emotional pain is huge for me, too, which if you read my post about me being shy and hating getting the looks and comments, you would know.
January 9, 2017
I am 5 days post surgery. Best decision I EVER made, I honestly feel so good. I wish I'd done this years ago. Went shopping today and fitted into normal clothes off the rack, I was so excited. Surgery went well, haven't had any pain. Had over 1 kg taken from each breast and he injected fat into the grooves my bra had created in my shoulders which was great. Also removed some tissue from under my arms which is breast tissue that sat under there. Questions I'd ask. Ask about injecting fat into your shoulders if your bra has created diverts. Ask about how your Dr will manage the pain. I got sleeping tablets, anti nausea (to offset nausea caused by pain meds), anti inflammatories, pain medication and anti biotics. Sleeping tabs were handy, the first couple of nights were harder to sleep because I had to stay on my back and be a bit elevated. They have to bandage you quite tightly straight after the op which I found a bit uncomfortable. I got some tablets which helped me keep me drowsy so that I didn't feel to claustrophobic until bandages were removed. You could ask about that. Good luck, you won't regret this one bit ! I don't even know you but I'm so excited for you, it's life changing.
January 9, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write in detail!! I appreciate it.
February 14, 2017
I'm a 68 year old shy small boned gal who ha suffered a very long time before deciding upon a reduction. I am scheduled for march 6 in Seattle. My friends with whom I have shared my plans are supportive but my anxiety runs very high. I'm not a person who dwells upon regrets but I could certainly have enjoyed smaller breasts these many years and all that means. Good luck to you, perhaps by this date you've had your surgery. I will look for further updates. All the best.
February 14, 2017
Thank you! I've got a couple more days until my surgery Feb 17. I wish you luck, and I will keep updating post op!
February 15, 2017
All the best to you Pam! I'm 64 and just had a revision and further reduction after my initial reduction two years ago. It's never too late!
August 25, 2017
Hi there, I was wondering if you would mind answering a quick question for me. I was living on the mainland and waited 9 months for an initial appointment with a surgeon, and they are quoting me 1-2 years for surgery. My partner had a different surgery with Dr Robinson and loved her, so I'm wondering if the wait time would be worth switching. I've just moved to the island, but have family on the mainland so either option is do-able. How long did you wait for your first appointment, and how long after was your surgery? I'm glad your results were so great! Your pictures give me hope :)
August 26, 2017
I was quoted 6-9 months for a consult with Dr Robinson, and surgery signs be approx a year later. I wanted surgery asap, so I actually ended up using Dr Krauss in the same office.
August 26, 2017
With Dr Krauss, I saw my GP to send a referral in Sept, consult was end if October, and surgery was February.
UPDATED FROM Petite30i
5 months pre

Some pics with clothing

Petite30i
It's hard for me to find photos of my chest with clothing on, because I usually hide under baggy clothes. I managed to find some in dresses.
I don't even own a bathing suit. My band size is so small, that even specialty places don't have anything big enough in the cup and small enough in the straps/band to not fall off me.

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November 3, 2016
I have the same problem. The last bra I bought was a 32M and the lady told me I'd need to find a seamstress to take the band in so it would fit properly.
November 3, 2016
Oh man. My biggest problem is usually that the straps won't go tight enough, and they fall down my shoulders. Luckily my mother is a seamstress, so she's able to alter them for me.
UPDATED FROM Petite30i
5 months pre

First appt today

Petite30i
Just got home from my GP's office. He's put in a referral to Dr Jennifer Robinson in Victoria, BC for a consult. Now we wait. He wasn't sure how long I'd be waiting for an appt, but I told him I'm open to paying for it instead of going through insurance, if it'll expedite the whole process.

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October 7, 2016
*Updating* My consult is set for Oct 31st, so the wait from referral to consult for me is 6 weeks.