My second reduction was supposed to be in 17 days. But my Amazon cart with all the supplies won't be sent, and the surgery is cancelled.
I've been \*through\* it trying to find a surgeon. Rejections because it's a second, no call backs, unrealistic weight requirements, surgeons not participating with insurance, tears, months of PT. Since nobody local seemed to work, I was encouraged to look in NYC since it's a day trip.
I was thrilled to find one quickly. He's all over social media, and even endorsed on here. \*\*He has 150+ 5 star reviews on Google.\*\* I even recommended him to someone here.
We met over Zoom after he looked at the photos I sent. He told me he could get me to a C or D, I'd be approved by insurance, and we wouldn't need to meet in person until the morning of surgery. But that felt off, so I requested to meet him in person before the surgery, and today was that meeting.
After examining me today, he said he'd only be able to reduce my areolas and take \~150g per breast. At a 38G, that's less than a cup, and much less than insurance requirements. It wouldn't help my back pain, shoulder grooves, the emotional turmoil, the clothing problems. He decided we should cancel my surgery, and gave me the name of someone else. I doubt they'll call me back.
I broke down in tears in my stupid paper gown, and sat in silence for three hours on the ride home. Why? Why? Why? I was so close. So many surgeons. What am I doing wrong? What's wrong with my body? Why can't I find someone who can do this, and help me to feel comfortable and normal? Is it really that impossible to do a second reduction that will provide relief?
I never got the joy of feeling good in my skin from my first reduction. I was left huge then, and I'd be huge still if I went with this doctor. But it's been 19 years since my first surgery. Am I supposed to give up? Or am I supposed to be looking for a different kind of surgeon with another specialty?
Heartbroken doesn't even begin to capture it.
I am having my reduction in 17 days & I thought I was all ready for this & the past few days, I feel like I'm getting cold feet. I don't know why, because I know my shoulder pain will go away, etc & will benefit from it. Did anyone else experience this?
I'm pretty happy with how they're coming along! Question, is my belly ever going to go down? I keep waiting, and now it just feels like, okay I've gained weight during recovery.. Yay only 3 more weeks in the bra!
I’m over 2 years post op, I went down to maybe a B? Who knows I haven’t worn a bra in 2 years. I heard a random influencer refer to their small breasts as “fashion boobs” and I loved it. Meaning they just fit into everything with no fuss, even more scandalous cuts and styles. Just thought I’d share!
I am 11WPO - due to a small opening I was able to start scar care at 3 weeks on my left but delay till week 7 on my right. The results are crazy! The line on the left is barely noticeable and the right is still present. I use Biocorneum and Aegean oil. I know it’s tedious but it does work, so worth the effort!
This sub has been so helpful for me, from helping me pull the trigger after years of deliberation, to assuring me that things would start to look better eventually. But so many comments like “I only needed pain meds for 2 days” or “I barely bruised at all” definitely made me feel behind on the healing curve and caused some anxiety.
So I just want to say, if you’re in the thick of it and crying when you look in the mirror or feeling like someone stomped all over your ribs, you will turn a corner! It might take a week, or two, or three, but it gets better. In my case, it happened slowly and then suddenly. Today, my tapes came off for good and I’m finally feeling confident in my decision and happy with the way my results are headed.
We’re all stronger than we give ourselves credit for…
Hi! I’m 18 days post op and am just looking for some reassurance that these incisions look normal for the time frame or if I should be panicking because my brain is telling me I should be panicking 😂 thank you in advance! 🫶🏻
I cannot believe that in 24 hours I'll be out of surgery. I've wanted this since puberty, and now that it's here my brain is doing that rose-colored-glasses thing brains do to cope with change and loss. Not to be mistaken for cold feet, because I'm buzzing with excitement...but wow, I'm feeling strangely grateful for and fond of my soon-to-be "old" boobs. I'm spending the day prepping my space and my heart for the impending seismic change, and I had to take a moment to thank you all. Long time lurker, first time poster, and this subreddit has been an invaluable source of information, humor, solidarity, inspiration, and courage. Thank you to the commenters, posters, and lurkers alike: I'm proud to be on this journey with all of you. I can't wait to share post-op updates (and photos) once I emerge from my anesthesia fog :) if anyone else has an April 22 surgery date and wants to connect, I'd love that. Please feel free to reach out!
Hi all! I’ve posted on here a few times since getting my surgery and I just want to start by thanking everyone on this sub. I can’t say enough times how much this sub has helped me and eased my mind.
I just got to 4 weeks post op today and while scrolling through other people’s experiences at 4 weeks, I saw so many people able to walk 10k+ steps and do longer activities.
Personally, I feel okay, but if I walk for more than 15 minutes around my house or my neighborhood, I get sore along my incisions, especially my t-junction. I also get hit with a wave of fatigue after going on a 15 minute walk.
I definitely understand that at this point in my healing, it’s normal to be tired and getting a lot of sleep. I am wondering though, if this soreness and inability to do longer activities should be enough of a concern to talk to my doctor. Thanks!
Hi guys! I’m 7.5 weeks post op and I just went on my first run!! At first it felt weird and it was a little uncomfortable but then all the discomfort went away and I felt great. I ran 4 miles. Wow, what an insane difference running after the reduction. Not only were my boobs very large before, but also SO heavy and dense. My surgeon said he was surprised how dense they were. I feel SOOOOO LIGHT when I run and move now it’s life changing!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
i’m freaking out and don’t know what to do. my left nipple is obviously in nipple necrosis but my doctor is saying it’s just very bruised. i went to the hospital and there was nothing they could do for me. there is still feeling in it , it’s not cold but why is it purple / pink / black. i can’t stop freaking out and i have no idea what to do now because nobody’s taking my concerns seriously. my doctor has me fully out of my compression bra so i just have a big t shirt on 24/7 and he also has me applying pressure to the nipple to simulate blood flow every hour. i’m so scared im going to lose my nipple
Looking better day by day!
I have 2 small opening but they are closing slowly but surely :)
I seem to be about a 46B/C
Do you guys think it’s ok if i go out to eat dinner for my sisters birthday party? It’s about 2 ish weeks after the day of my surgery. I just don’t want to over do it
revisiting this sub 2 years after my operation bc it literally changed my life lol. so happy with my results even if there is a bit of unevenness in my areola sizes. i remember freaking out post op thinking my boobs would look square and boxy forever, and while I wish i had a little more upper pole fullness i already knew that wouldn’t be happening without implants lol.
also added close ups of my scars. they’re definitely there but not super noticeable anymore.
I’m only 8WPO & now cleared for all bras/braless by my surgeon but I was wondering how long it actually took for those who are further along to know your final size?
It would be a shame to go bra shopping now only to end up not fitting into them in a couple weeks :/
Hello! This is the status of my scars 1.5 years after surgery. Any suggestions on how to improve the quality of the scars and make them less red? I’m happy at least they’re pretty flat but the redness really bothers me. I did already 8 months of silicone tape.
I'm HEAVILY considering breast reduction. I'm 32, 5'1, and 38-DD, and my breasts are making it hard to breathe at night. I've struggled with my breasts since I was 8 YEARS OLD, and I have chronic back problems and a horrible slouch.
I want to get the surgery, but I don't think my insurance covers it ? any tips?
I had my period at 10 and my body started growing faster than other kids. I was often bullied for having big breast size, and it got a certain mark on me, especially after some traumatic events in my childhood. I can't say I have that big of a size, I'm a D currently, maybe a bit more but surely not less, I know there are sizes far bigger, but the thing I keep seeing people who do reductions say is that their back feels better, I am tall, and I never got back pain, that's why I'm just uncertain if making it just for a sake of not feeling like some doll is reasonable. I don't know if I will end up regretting it. It's just a very weird feeling when you enjoy your life and then remember that you have two water balloons just attached to you. Actually I've never even heard that breast reduction exists until now.