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Post by KikiPea on Jan 9, 2023 18:49:30 GMT
I am SO excited, and SO nervous! I have been wanting this for years. I will be a whole new person for my 50th birthday! Surgery is set for late March.
I want to thank all of you that have given me advice, and shared your stories. You really helped me make my decision.
Here we go!
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Post by Lexica on Jan 9, 2023 18:54:13 GMT
My older sister had this done. She said it was life changing and that she should have done it many years before she finally did. She was getting major back and shoulder pain and infections underneath her breasts that she just couldn't get cleared up. She was miserable.
She did say that the recovery took longer than she thought it would take. I hope you will be able to have all the time you need to pamper yourself until you are fully healed! How exciting for you!
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Post by malibou on Jan 9, 2023 18:58:28 GMT
Woohoo! You are going to feel like a new woman.
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Post by flanz on Jan 9, 2023 19:00:21 GMT
Oh, how I would love to do the same.
Wishing you an uncomplicated surgery and recovery... and I hope you'll be very happy you did it!!!
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Post by quinlove on Jan 9, 2023 19:04:04 GMT
Yay Kikipea ! This sounds like the perfect solution to your back issues. You got this !
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 9, 2023 19:08:32 GMT
Excited for you. And what a great gift for your 50th  |
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Post by dewryce on Jan 9, 2023 19:12:14 GMT
I’m so excited for you!
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Post by Ryann on Jan 9, 2023 20:25:34 GMT
How very exciting. I'm happy for you!
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on Jan 9, 2023 21:46:00 GMT
Congratulations!!! I never understand ladies who get breast augmentation done. Big boob are PITA.
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Post by mom on Jan 9, 2023 21:47:25 GMT
Yay for you!! I know you've been wanting this for so long!
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Post by Mystie on Jan 9, 2023 21:49:19 GMT
I think you'll be really glad about this! I had my reduction at age 38 and it was a life-changer. I wish everyone who needed it could have it done. Hope you have an easy recovery and heal up great!
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Post by jayfab on Jan 9, 2023 21:54:54 GMT
Yay, I'm sharing your excitement. I just went thru this in Nov. I feel almost normal now. I did it because of neck/back pain and losing a lot of weight. They are smaller than I kinda wanted but I knew from the start they would be smaller per the dr. BUT I feel good and it's so much fun buying pretty little bras.
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Post by tenacious on Jan 9, 2023 22:11:55 GMT
Yay! I had mine done in September and I feel so good! I seriously can’t believe I have little(ish) boobs now and wear a medium
size shirt. It has helped my back pain tremendously, and I am so, so glad I had it done.
Best of luck to you—I hope it all goes perfectly!
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Post by elaine on Jan 9, 2023 22:14:22 GMT
🥳🥳🥳
Congratulations! I was just thinking yesterday how much happier I am with smaller breasts.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 9, 2023 22:18:55 GMT
Go you KikiPea! I had one done at age 16. Yeah really! I was scheduled for a revision and am thinking about next fall. I am very happy for you! |
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Post by anniefb on Jan 9, 2023 22:22:15 GMT
Congratulations KikiPea - very exciting! |
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Post by needmysanity on Jan 9, 2023 22:28:04 GMT
I had mine this past May - a week before I turned 53. It was the best thing I ever did!
My back pain, overall pain went away within days. I was shocked how quickly, even with the swelling I could tell so quickly.
Did they give you an idea of how much they will be removing? I ended up having 4 cups on each side removed. The doctor said it was approx the same weight as a quart of milk on each side.
For the most part my pain was minimal. I slept in a recliner for the first 2 weeks, moved into my bed with a pillow under my sides after that. I had chest tubes for almost 2 weeks. They were stupid and annoying but I was surprised the didn't hurt coming out.
The biggest thing I wish I would have done or talked about with my doctor...lift at the same time as the reduction. While I love being a size big B/small C...I still am droopy. I wish I would have talked about a lift as well.
If you have any questions please message me.
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Post by christine58 on Jan 9, 2023 23:31:30 GMT
Best thing I ever did for myself. I had 10 pounds removed yep you read that right. Follow every direction the doctor gives you afterwards. No stretching no reaching don’t pick anything up. If you have any questions feel free to post them here I’m sure one of us can answer them
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Post by sabrinae on Jan 9, 2023 23:37:43 GMT
Congratulations! I must admit I’m jealous though. I would love to have a reduction
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 9, 2023 23:54:27 GMT
I had mine this past May - a week before I turned 53. It was the best thing I ever did! My back pain, overall pain went away within days. I was shocked how quickly, even with the swelling I could tell so quickly. Did they give you an idea of how much they will be removing? I ended up having 4 cups on each side removed. The doctor said it was approx the same weight as a quart of milk on each side. For the most part my pain was minimal. I slept in a recliner for the first 2 weeks, moved into my bed with a pillow under my sides after that. I had chest tubes for almost 2 weeks. They were stupid and annoying but I was surprised the didn't hurt coming out. The biggest thing I wish I would have done or talked about with my doctor...lift at the same time as the reduction. While I love being a size big B/small C...I still am droopy. I wish I would have talked about a lift as well. If you have any questions please message me. If I remember correctly, it was 350 on the left and 450 on the right…I think. I will be having a lift, as well as side boob removed, and it’s included in the price. And, yes, thank you for your information. I’ll let you know if anything comes to mind! |
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Post by christine58 on Jan 10, 2023 1:48:15 GMT
Oh and my center of gravity was way off after surgery. You’re so used to having so much weight in front of you that the first time I got in the shower was weird.
Mine was done in a hospital and I stayed overnight. I would say I was exhausted for like three weeks but I think that also could’ve been my age I was 52 at the time. My neck and back pain was gone as soon as I woke up
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 10, 2023 1:58:27 GMT
Oh and my center of gravity was way off after surgery. You’re so used to having so much weight in front of you that the first time I got in the shower was weird. Mine was done in a hospital and I stayed overnight. I would say I was exhausted for like three weeks but I think that also could’ve been my age I was 52 at the time. My neck and back pain was gone as soon as I woke up I never thought if that, but I’m looking forward to the discovery, and hope to be pain/bra strap/band impressions free as well! No overnight stay for me because insurance isn’t covering it. It’s outpatient, which I’m a bit nervous about. |
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Post by elaine on Jan 10, 2023 2:03:47 GMT
Oh and my center of gravity was way off after surgery. You’re so used to having so much weight in front of you that the first time I got in the shower was weird. Mine was done in a hospital and I stayed overnight. I would say I was exhausted for like three weeks but I think that also could’ve been my age I was 52 at the time. My neck and back pain was gone as soon as I woke up I never thought if that, but I’m looking forward to the discovery, and hope to be pain/bra strap/band impressions are gone as well! No overnight stay for me because insurance isn’t covering it. It’s outpatient, which I’m a bit nervous about. My shoulder divets are there to stay. It has been 4.5 years now, so I am comfortable is saying those indentations are permanent. |
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Post by christine58 on Jan 10, 2023 2:03:50 GMT
Oh and my center of gravity was way off after surgery. You’re so used to having so much weight in front of you that the first time I got in the shower was weird. Mine was done in a hospital and I stayed overnight. I would say I was exhausted for like three weeks but I think that also could’ve been my age I was 52 at the time. My neck and back pain was gone as soon as I woke up I never thought if that, but I’m looking forward to the discovery, and hope to be pain/bra strap/band impressions are gone as well! No overnight stay for me because insurance isn’t covering it. It’s outpatient, which I’m a bit nervous about. All of those things will happen believe me. Don’t be nervous I probably could’ve gone home but I had the option to stay overnight so I did. Oh and don’t forget that anesthesia and pain meds cause horrible constipation. Colace will be your friend |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 10, 2023 2:28:26 GMT
Wishing you an uneventful surgery and an easy recovery!  |
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 10, 2023 3:02:32 GMT
I never thought if that, but I’m looking forward to the discovery, and hope to be pain/bra strap/band impressions are gone as well! No overnight stay for me because insurance isn’t covering it. It’s outpatient, which I’m a bit nervous about. All of those things will happen believe me. Don’t be nervous I probably could’ve gone home but I had the option to stay overnight so I did. Oh and don’t forget that anesthesia and pain meds cause horrible constipation. Colace will be your friend Oooh, thank you! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 10, 2023 3:33:11 GMT
I stayed 4 nights after my surgery! That was a million years ago but I had to check in the night before.
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Post by quietgirl on Jan 10, 2023 3:35:24 GMT
Congratulations! That's great!
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Post by gizzy on Jan 10, 2023 3:51:29 GMT
That's awesome, Kikipea! I hope you have a smooth recovery.
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Post by peano on Jan 10, 2023 4:18:12 GMT
Congratulations! It was one of the best things I've ever done for myself and I never regretted it.
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