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Posted by lynn971 on March 28, 2006, at 20:09:02
Has anyone ever had a breast reduction. I want to have one.
If so, how was it?
Posted by Racer on March 28, 2006, at 20:42:16
In reply to Breast Reduction, posted by lynn971 on March 28, 2006, at 20:09:02
I haven't -- yet -- but it's in my future right now.
Before you start saving your pennies, though, there are a lot of questions to get answered, including things like just how dangerous it might be for your body (surgical risks), how many of them the surgeon has done, whether this is a specialty of the surgeon you've selected, pictures of previous work, etc. Also, you'll have to go down onto your knees to your insurance company, and even then might get an unpleasant surprise. According to the surgeon I saw, they have to be able to remove 1.5 pounds of tissue for it to be covered. That's actually a lot. (Go get 1.5 pounds of meat and imagine it on your chest...)
My T specializes in eating disorders, so you can imagine she's not big on plastic surgery. Breast reduction is the only plastic surgery she is ever in favor of.
Few other questions to ask yourself:
What are you hoping the surgery will accomplish in your life? (If you want to be happier, that probably isn't something the surgery will give you directly. If you want to be able to buy bras off the shelf, or wear button-front shirts that fit wihtout gaping, that is.)
How old are you, and do you plan to have children in future? Pregnancy can change things in your body, and it's not a bad idea to wait until after having kids, if you want them. (Although that's not necessary -- just that pregnancy can cause changes to boobs that leave them saggy.) Surgeons mostly say you can't breastfeed after.
How do you feel about plastic surgery in general? I've thought about this surgery for 25 years now, and am still on the fence despite everything. It's major surgery, and I'm considering it for non-life-threatening reasons? Not sure I like that. On the other hand, as I've gotten older, the physical problems have, too. I have osteopenia from the anorexia, so the grooves from my bra straps are much more pronounced than they were only a few years ago. My back is much more uncomfortable than it used to be. Things like that. And I'm still kinda holding off, partly because I'd like to address some of my body image issues before having major surgery.
OK. Long post from someone who has not had it. Now let's both sit back and see if anyone who has had one will answer.
Posted by wildcard11 on March 28, 2006, at 21:47:26
In reply to Breast Reduction, posted by lynn971 on March 28, 2006, at 20:09:02
I need too b/c of the back pain but NO WAY!!! i've seen it done~ but Racer is absolutely right. a friend of mine had one and the doctor messed up and she has had problems since. ask questions, ck references, look for info, ck the doc out..it's YOUR body!!
Posted by Phillipa on March 28, 2006, at 21:53:24
In reply to Re: Breast Reduction » lynn971, posted by wildcard11 on March 28, 2006, at 21:47:26
Can I borrow some pretty pretty please. I have nothing at all I bought an ophray bra. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on March 28, 2006, at 22:00:39
In reply to Re: Breast Reduction » lynn971, posted by wildcard11 on March 28, 2006, at 21:47:26
Wildcard and Racer surgery is not something to take lightly elective. I had a facelift a year ago and developed a parotid gland complication. I had a tube in my neck for weeks because there was constant fluid coming out of my neck. And everytime I chewed it got worse. And my neck got so swollen with fluid buildup the surgeon had to aspirate over 6occ;s if fluid everyday. And all I wanted was to gain back ten years of my youth and they said it would. Never again. Love Phillipa take from me it's not worth it unless they are hanging down below your knees.
Posted by wildcard11 on March 28, 2006, at 22:07:02
In reply to Re: Breast Reduction » wildcard11, posted by Phillipa on March 28, 2006, at 22:00:39
Posted by LegWarmers on March 28, 2006, at 22:23:26
In reply to Breast Reduction, posted by lynn971 on March 28, 2006, at 20:09:02
I know two people who had successful surgeries!
They have never been happier. but you really have to go to the best, you can't go to a plastic surgeon looking for a deal...
one had to quit smoking, if you are a smoker I would not do it until you can quit.
But they are happy and healthy.
There are way more sucesses then failures.Lips, that's what I want. Maybe ill do it and pretend I didnt see scary pictures on another board. But seriously go to several doctors and ask to see picutres and even ask for names of previous patients who would be willing to talk to you, they did that for one friend of mine.
Posted by crazy teresa on March 31, 2006, at 8:02:01
In reply to Breast Reduction, posted by lynn971 on March 28, 2006, at 20:09:02
My cousin had it done and is thrilled with the results. She's now a c cup and goes braless all the time. They took 8 pounds off her! Needless to say, she had monstrous boobs before the surgery.
Posted by wildcard11 on March 31, 2006, at 8:10:47
In reply to Re: Breast Reduction, posted by crazy teresa on March 31, 2006, at 8:02:01
not bra less of course but that is why i argue w/ docs and their BS average weight chart. i'm 5'4~5'5, large upper build, "monstrous" boobs..lol, and not skimping in the *ss area and at 155-165 pounds, i wear a size 8-10. they say i'm obese...i don't think i am. right now i'm suffering from roly poly syndrome but only 12? weeks to go!!!!
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