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24 Year Old with DDD+ ...Anxiously Waiting for Smaller Twins! Valdosta, GA
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I have been waiting for a BR, but I just put it...
jalwilliamsAugust 7, 2014
WORTH IT$5,000
I have been waiting for a BR, but I just put it off. Finally, I decided I was tired of readjusting my bra EVERYDAY, because the straps were cutting in my shoulders. Not to mention, when I work out, these bags slowed me down (even while I was wearing TWO bras). I went in April 2014 for a consultation with my Plastic Surgeon and got a call in June 2014. I was told that insurance approved me!!! Scheduled my appointment for August 13th. Tomorrow (08/07) I'm going in for my pre-op. I'm super excited I'm getting closer to the other side. Currently, I was measures at a 36 DDD, but I KNOW I'm bigger than that. I'm hoping my PS gets me to a C. We will see what lies in the days ahead!
P.S.
I'm glad I found this website. I've been on it the last month or so and finally decided to share my story. Everyone is sooooo supportive!
P.S.
I'm glad I found this website. I've been on it the last month or so and finally decided to share my story. Everyone is sooooo supportive!
UPDATED FROM jalwilliams
5 days pre
Pre-op
jalwilliamsAugust 7, 2014
Just left pre-op. Everything went went well. The nurse kept saying I chose a huge surgery for my first time. She said I will probably be in pain for a week. I hope not. I pray I do well and my pain is at least around a 5, which is probably tolerable for me to go home.
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August 7, 2014
you will so benefit from this surgery, i was a G cup and you are way bigger than i was, maybe HH/J cup. I had a great recovery with no problems, i hope for the same for you
August 7, 2014
Yea. I told my PS I'm pretty sure I was bigger, but they swore I was DDD. Also, thanks for the support!
August 7, 2014
Good luck! Mine only hurt the day of (and even then it wasn't really bad just uncomfortable), so I hope yours will be good too!
August 7, 2014
I hope so. I know there is no comparison, but I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed and I was eating Chic-fil-a the same day. I'm hoping I heal pretty fast like I did with those.
August 7, 2014
I was the same way with my wisdom teeth, barely hurt and was eating that day lol I hope your br isn't bad either!
August 7, 2014
Just wanted to add some encouragement. I had a breast reduction in December. I had discomfort for awhile, but it was never what I would call a 5 on my scale. I returned to work after 10 days. There are odd sensations for quite awhile. I was about your size, and I wore a g/h bra. My surgeon said predicting size after surgery is difficult. I am very satisfied with the results and so much more comfortable. Also, It is so much easier to find clothing that fits- icing on the cake. Best of luck.
August 8, 2014
That is so true. I want to be a C, but I wouldn't be disappointed with a D. Thanks for the words of encouragement!
August 8, 2014
Congrats on your decision. The pain isn't too bad. It's more of discomfort/pressure than pain. I got off the pain meds after 2 days and went back to work after a week. You will love the other side
August 8, 2014
Thanks! I hope the pain isn't bad. I don't even like to take Tylenol. I only took a week off from hurt, so I hope I recuperate enough to go back. We will see! I'm getting more anxious!
August 8, 2014
Focus on self-care rather than how fast you do A, B, or C. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore what taking good care of yourself really means. Avoid comparison everyone is different, avoid or notice competitiveness, this is not a race. Also, I really enjoyed the successful surgery guided imagery by Belleruth Naperstek at healthjourneys.com. It is not everyone's cup o ftea, but it might be worth try.
UPDATED FROM jalwilliams
1 day pre
Surgery in a few hours!!!
jalwilliamsAugust 13, 2014
I have surgery in a few hours. I have to be there at 6 and my surgery is at 7:40. Soooo freaking close! I'm the first one of the schedule, so everyone is going to be refreshed. I'll let hall know how it goes. Please pray for me!
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August 13, 2014
Good luck, keep is posted.
August 14, 2014
Thanks! I'm feeling good. My pain level is around a 2-3 right now and I left the hospital at 1 pm (it's 8:30 PM right now.
August 14, 2014
Congrats jalwilliams! Glad it went well for u. I'm hoping to keep off pain killers after 3 days. It's been uncomfortable and breasts feel swollen and tight but thankfully no real pain! I will post some post op pics soon! Congrats again!
August 13, 2014
Good luck, and see you on the smaller side. Please update as soon as your able too
August 13, 2014
good luck, someone should slap the nurse that gave you an idea it would be so painful for so long, read my review for a normal recovery to 6 months post op. I was off pain meds at 28hrs and that is by no means unusual
August 13, 2014
Good luck and I'm happy for you prayers going up!
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