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21, No Kids, 36H, Ready to Be a 36C - West Texas, TX
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I've always been the "girl with big boobs" and...
WORTH IT$18,900
I've always been the "girl with big boobs" and since I was in 8th grade, I always get comments and I've even been called "Brandi boobs". Well in August that finally gets to change! I found out yesterday I was approved at 100% for my breast reduction, and was able to schedule my surgery. I am very excited. I can't remember the last time my breasts weren't an inconvenience. By the time I was 15 I was a 32DDD and the attention for them I have never appreciated. My surgeon said he could get me around a large C or a small D cup and I think that would be perfect. Does anyone have any advice on how I could prepare since I'm two months out? Any tips would be very helpful :)
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June 16, 2016
Hi I am also 21 and just had my breast reduction yesterday! I am so so happy already and I haven't even seen my new boobs yet! My best advice is to not think or read to much online that may freak you out because most likely this stuff won't happen to you! The days prior to my surgery I did my best to only read positive reviews so that I was super excited and not nervous at all, and let me tell you it worked! The pain is not really pain it's more of discomfort and totally manageable with the meds they give you (and trust me I don't have a high pain tolerance)! Just go in with a good attitude and try not to be nervous, it's the best decision I have ever made and I can't wait to see my new boobs
August 21, 2016
Can I ask why did your reduction in cost so much?
August 21, 2016
I am not totally sure. I do know I had one of the top PS in my area and the procedure was done in a private hospital. Those two alone account for a lot of it I'm sure. Also I went for the max amount we could try to take out so I'm sure the anesthesia was a couple thousand. My insurance (I have Cigna) covered it at 100% so I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to the price. When I saw the number at my pre op appointment I was like wow!! But after everything was said and done I realized I had the best of everything. Very blessed insurance covered it all.
August 21, 2016
So happy insurance covered that all for you! Having to pay out of pocket for mine, I'm glad you didn't! Looks amazing! Happy healing love!
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June 17, 2016
My goodness. No wonder you're in so much pain. You have a small frame and have to "carry" a huge weight everyday. Good luck with the surgery. Relief is on the way!
UPDATED FROM Cantcomesoonenough
6 days post
So far I am 6 days post op. Immediately after...
So far I am 6 days post op. Immediately after surgery I could (obviously) notice the huge difference. I could lay down without being choked, i no longer had neck, back, and rib pain. I look proportional, and was even able to fit into a medium button up top (normally I would need about a 1X)! The healing process has been surprisingly easy. The first few days were a little rough, but easily adjustable. The only bothersome part would be my drains located on my sides, so it's somewhat painful, but not unbearable. My PS said he had taken about 2.5 pounds per breast out. I recently made the swap from the bandage to sports bra—THAT was painful, but once readjusted I felt even better. Monday, August 22nd will be my post op appointment. I am eager to see my sutures and (fingers crossed) get these drains out! I highly recommend anyone in the West Texas area to see Dr. Proffer and his team. I am so amazed, and incredibly happy!
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August 21, 2016
don't be nervous at all! Go in knowing you have a great team and it's such an amazing feeling once it's done. So many things to look forward to! I pretty much have to sell my entire wardrobe and go shopping (yay)! It is not as painful as thought. It's also made me even healthier I feel because I want to look even better so all I eat are good protein packed meals and fruits/veggies. Good luck!
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