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Surgery Scheduled for May 16th 2012 - Vineland, NJ

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I'm 47 years old and have always been big...

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MommasitaApril 5, 2012
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I'm 47 years old and have always been big busted. No lie...I woke up one day and there they were. I never needed a training bra, I went straight to a C-cup. Before I graduated high school I was in a DD. I always had back, shoulder and neck pain and migraines. I was always aware of the way people looked at me. Sports...forget it! Oh sure I would have liked to play volleyball but I didn't. Jogging was out of the question. You get the idea. So now here I am. I've been visiting this website on occasion because my husband and I have discussed the surgery. I've been talking about it for a few years. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several years ago and I suffer with pain every day. I'm on medication but I refuse to up my dose because it's a narcotic. So I began my research which brought me to "you". This is one of the best websites that I have found on this topic. I'm so glad that women are willing to share their story with others. It's what helped me to make up my mind. Not to mention the fact that my boobs starting growing again. Apparently this is normal when some women reach a certain age. In the past two years I went from a 40DD to an 36H. After surgery I will be a 38 or 36D. It's still pretty large but I'm sure I will feel some relief. My surgery is scheduled for Wed., May 16th. I'm not nervous yet but I'm sure I will be. I have a busy schedule which will help to occupy my mind. Not to mention I'm concentrating more on losing weight than anything. I want to lose 10 more pounds before surgery. When I'm able I will hopefully continue to lose. I'm not extremely over weight but I just feel I need to do this. So far I've lost 10 pounds. I will be posting pics after surgery. You should have seen my husbands face when I told him that...lol He is so supportive!!

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David C. Watts, MD

David C. Watts, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Vivalv66
April 6, 2012
Welcome! You will be so happy with the results. I am the same age and suffer from migraines. The BR unfortunately didn't help the migraines. However I have no shoulder, back, neck pain. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and my boobs grew even bigger. That really helped me make the decision. I have never ran but think I might like to try it out. This site is so great! Good Luck to you!
Iowa71
April 6, 2012
Hi, Mommasita. Thanks for your review. I never participated in any sports either, except for cheerleading and I'm pretty sure my cheering abilities didn't get me on the team, it was the way I filled out the uniform. I was a 34H and am still a 34DD and it has drastically changed my life. I actually have started running daily on the treadmill and just feel better. I can reach for things or bend over and I don't feel like that is a major workout for me. I think you are going to be thrilled once you have this done and will notice a huge effect on your life.
UPDATED FROM Mommasita
6 days pre

Well my surgery is in five days. When I have time...

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MommasitaMay 10, 2012
Well my surgery is in five days. When I have time to think about it I wonder if its the right thing to do. Deep down inside I know it is. I don't like the idea of being in pain but I just keep telling myself it is a temporary pain as compared to the daily pain I live with. Plus God will see me through it. He saw my husband through a quadruple bypass...He will see me through this. My family is very supportive which helps. There are a few women in my life that would like to be able to have the surgery but their insurance won't cover it. I have two sisters that would like to have the surgeon give them what he takes from me...lol Seriously though, I can't wait to be able to shop for bras that don't cost a small fortune!! SEXY BRAS!!!! I'm not sure if I will be posting pics, my husband doesn't like that idea. I showed him the website and although he is telling me I can do it if I want to I know he is uncomfortable with it. I'll take the pics and see what he says.

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Vivalv66
May 11, 2012
I posted pix with bra or swimsuit on. Just more comfortable for me. I do really appreciate everybody elses photos! I did let my doc take photos. Whatever is comfortable for you. You will be so happy with your new size! It takes time to heal so be patient and hang in there!
Iowa71
May 11, 2012

You will do great, Mommasita! The pain wasn't horrible for me. More just an uncomfortable feeling. I actually would catch myself doing more than I was suppose to because I felt so good and would forget until I went to reach for something and felt as little tug, which reminded me that I wasn't suppose to be doing that. I think you will lbe surprised by how good you feel post-op. Good luck! And as far as the pictures, only do what you and your husband is comfortable. Don't feel any pressure to post bare pictures. I like Viva's idea of pictures with clothes. Especially since that is how most people see you anyway!
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I just got the call, my surgery is tomorrow, May...

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MommasitaMay 15, 2012
I just got the call, my surgery is tomorrow, May 16th at 6:45am. I've been thinking about it all day. I keep asking God if I'm doing the right thing. It is going to forever change the way I look. I'm overweight but my breast help hide it. Without them I will definately look overweight!! My hubby, bless his heart, says that I have to remember I'm doing this to end my pain or at least minimize it. He is so wonderful. We both know that I will be able to work harder at taking off the weight after I heal. Right now I can't do arobics or zumba because it hurts. But once I heal I intend on doing it all!!

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Iowa71
May 16, 2012

Best of luck to you Mommasita! I will be so anxious to hear how you are doing. Post an update when you feel up to it, but remember rest and more rest are two of the best things you can do for yourself that first week! (Hugs)

PS: Sounds like you have a very wise husband!
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uniquelynoone
May 16, 2012
Saying a prayer for you.
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