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Gaining Confidence! Post-Op Day 12, New Pics - Vancouver, BC

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Hi! I am so excited to finally be starting my own...

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Emilyy.lauren
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Hi! I am so excited to finally be starting my own review and breast reduction journey on Realself.com. I'm a 21 year old female, I measure 5'2 in height and weigh 115 lbs. For as long as I can remember I've felt the need to wear a bra. I was a B cup in grade 7, quickly advancing to a C and then about a D cup by the 9th grade. I've always been known as the girl with the huge [RS bleep], as the guys at my highschool would constantly be reminding me of the 10 lbs sacks hanging off my chest. Like as if I didn't know they were huge? The first time I actually thought about getting a reduction was when I was 18, right after graduating highschool in June 2009. I took a year off to work full time after graduation and that lasted until I went to university in September 2010. During the time that I was working I experienced a drastic weight gain from poor eating habits and pure laziness. I put on about 35-40 lbs and was considered 7 lbs over weight for my height. Throughout highschool I was always surrounded by friends. When I gained my weight I felt so self conscious that I didn't even want to go outside or show my face because I knew what everyone was thinking about me. My breasts grew to about a 36 DDD and I was miserable. I decided to sign up for weight watchers in September 2010 and lost 40 lbs by June 2011 During my weightless my breasts shrunk to a 32 D and I was so happy. I could wear cute bras with padding and low cut spaghetti strap tops. That dream was short lived as by January 2012 my breast size started slowly increasing and my weight increases by about 5 lbs. Throughout 2012 my breasts continued to grow back up to a 34 DD and I gained and lost some more weight. It sucks because now i cant wear any of the cute tops I bought when I shrunk down to a D. Since my weight has been fluctuating so much for the past 2 years, I believe it has resulted in my breasts losing volume and sagging. I feel like an old woman with these boobs and I'm embarrassed to take my shirt off in front of my boyfriend. He doesn't really support me, he doesn't think I need it and that I'm perfect the way I am. But he doesn't understand why I want to do it and why I actually need it. I work at an upscale-casual type restaurant where we are expected to look hot, wear heels, low cut tops and short skirts. Half of the time when I'm serving males I may as well not even be wearing makeup because they only look and TALK to my boobs! I literally feel like a pair of [RS bleep] with legs. And my short stature doesn't help much either it makes them look even bigger. I would do anything to be able to wear a B cup. To me that is the most ideal size, and I do not Ben want to be a C because I want to be as far away from the D+ cups as possible! I also feel like I would feel less fat. I do believe I have body dismorphic disorder, but it has nothing to do with the breast reduction. I can't excerise without wearing 2 sports bras and I wouldn't have gotten a referral if the doctor didn't agree with me. Some of my friends don't really agree with it, their not against it but I don't think they really believe in plastic surgery as a means of happiness. But nonetheless, I am simply awaiting my consultation date and can't wait to have small boobs. My consultation is on January 21 of 2013!!!

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UPDATED FROM Emilyy.lauren
2 months pre

I have decided to become more active and commit to...

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I have decided to become more active and commit to a weightloss challenge that I proposed to myself. My consultation is on January 21st 2013 and so I am challenging myself to lose as many lbs/inches/bodyfat as I can between today and then. I am aiming to lose 5lbs and lose 1.5 inches on my waist and 3 inches on my hips. I hope that if I can tone up and get healthier that my surgeon will be more lenient towards reducing me to a B cup so my results will be in "proportion" to my body/BMI. I have just been making excuses to eat junk food and I end up craving it even worse! I am completely capable of controlling my eating habits and working towards a healthier, happier me. Oh and I just wanted to mention, above I stated that my boyfriend doesnt really support me but I want to clarify. He has told me he supports me but I just know deep down he doesnt want me to go through with it. To him its like ruining a priceless piece of art or something. Its the scarring where the issues truly lie. But I am ready to accept the scars in exchange for peace of mind, body and soul. It makes me sad because he should want whats best for me but he just doesnt understand because he sees my boobs as a sexual stimulant while I see them as the bain of my existence. We have been together for 3.5 years and I think that when my surgery happens he will smarten up and realize that I will be a happier and better girlfriend to him!

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December 20, 2012

Welcome to the community:)

I feel your pain and can tell you this was one of the best things I ever did for myself.  I am sorry that your boyfriend is not supporting you but you are doing this for you!!  He will just have to adjust because this is about you.

I agree that a "B" is the perfect size for us small tots!  You are going to feel like a new woman and will love it!  

Keep your chin up, stay strong and know we are all here to support you.

December 21, 2012
Good luck! Keep us updated!
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December 21, 2012
Thanks everyone!
December 21, 2012
Best of luck to you! Just be sure to get good nutrition even if you are trying to lose weight because your body will need to be able to heal itself and will have a harder time doing so if poor nutrition has stressed your body. I lost some weight like you before surgery (5'1", was 112 lbs and reduced to about 107. 17 days after surgery I weigh 104.5 and am having some problems with my nipples/areolas because I went from a DDD to a B cup. I think the surgeon took too much and compromised the tissue. Time will tell but he thinks they are going to make it but it will take another 4-6 weeks. Also, I think because I'm always trying to "eat small" (around 1200 calories/day) I may be making it harder for my body to heal itself. I'm not worrying now if I gain a couple of pounds back and am making sure I'm getting lots of good food. I can diet later after I'm all healed up.
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December 21, 2012
sgcelee: thanks for the advice! It sounds like we have similar body/breast size! I wish you luck with your healing! Hopefully I won't have any problems
December 22, 2012
I was amazed at how tired I was the first week. I slept all the time! Even now, it's hard to keep myself from doing too much with Christmas next week and all. However, my body needs its energy right now mostly to heal me, so I am slowing down! The odds are in your favor as far as not having problems. I really nagged my PS about going small, so I'm probably partly to blame! I love the size but functioning nipples would be nice, too! I did notice last night when I was undressed and got chilled waiting for the water in the shower to get warm that they responded to the cold by getting bigger/harder and turned pinker just like they normally would have. I think this is a good sign!
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December 23, 2012
Im glad your nipples are responding to cold! Much like you I think I will end up trying to convince my surgeon to go as small as possible without compromising the tissue. When was your surgery?
January 10, 2013
Hi Emilyy.lauren...didn't see your question until today. My surgery was on 12/5/12. The nipples are still healing (left one almost all healed) and still have areas of "yellow scabbing" (I think this tissue is called estrudiation tissue. I still have areas of numbness where the swelling exists and fluid is still being re-absorbe in the lower half of my breasts especially. My nipples, though, are still completely numb. Time will tell, but for me, even though I love their sensation during sex, it is still worth having done the surgery. I am 56 now and wish I hadn't suffered a lifetime like this now that I know how wonderful it would have been to get it done sooner! My weight has dropped to about 103 & the belly roll is finally leaving. I look amazing! Eating super healthy so I will continue to heal helps in that regard I guess. Trying to eat gluten free as well. I feel great, too! Boobs still somewhat sore but getting a little better every day. The surgery is so much safer today than when I first began considering it. I think I am eventually going to be a small"C" cup size. It looks like he took off 2/3's of them! Amazing!
December 23, 2012
The size your surgeon can safely take you to wont be based solely on your weight/BMI, but the amount of blood flow he needs to leave to support your nipples. My surgeon advised we shoot for a C and then if he thinks it is safe to go smaller he will. When I got out of surgery (just this last Wednesday!) he told my husband he stuck with about a C cup as that's what he felt safe with. If your surgeon takes too much tissue, your nipples could die. Which is not good! Trust in your surgeons advice and just be as healthy as you can. You will love the results either way!
UPDATED FROM Emilyy.lauren
27 days pre

So today I had my first consultation with Dr....

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So today I had my first consultation with Dr. Sproul yesterday, January 21. It went really well...she is a very to-the-point, thorough and efficient doctor, she told me everything I needed to know and took a look at my girls, figured out what she thought would work, asked me my concerns and desired size all within 15 mins. To some that may not seem like long enough, but she is known for some of the best reductions in Vancouver and I trust that she will make me happy. I expected a long waitlist for my surgery date, and when I saw the receptionist to book it she asked me if I had any dates that did/didn't work. I told her that my University had a reading break (spring break) from Feb. 18-22, and she goes "so, how about the 18th of February?" OMG. My jaw literally dropped and she said she could see the excitement radiating from me. I wasn't sure if I was dreaming so I said "REALLY???" and she said "really". I took the date and now my surgery is in 27 days! I can't believe how short the time period was from getting my initial referral from my GP on Nov. 26 2012 to now... its all coming together. I thought I would've had to wait till summer at least! Dr. Sproul said we'd go into further detail about size and whether or not I will be needing lipo at my pre-op. I honestly wanted to tell every person I knew, but that would've been stupid so I told my closest friends and family. Everyone is so supportive and open about it. Really nice to know my fam is behind me since things like sex and body parts were awkward to talk about growing up. Im praying for a B but I think ill end up about a small C or so.. oh well at least they'll be little boobies :D Sososo happy right now.

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