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a breast reduction for me! It isnt scheduled until November though since the dr will be going on maternity leave soon.

Finally these stupid,irritating, back-breaking things will be out of my way

I am scared but soooooo happy and excited.

Anyone out there have any experience with reductions???

[This message edited by hurt08 at 8:37 PM, July 2nd (Thursday)]

No but oldest DD is hoping for the same thing.

Good luck!

Thank you CD, I hope your DD is able to get a reduction also.

I had breast reduction surgery about 20 years ago. My only regret was that I didn't get it done soomer!

All those years of struggling to find clothes that fit. Buying a bra was a nightmare. Trying to find a store that carried bigger sizes, especially in a small town. Then having to try on one after another after another because even though they're labeled the same size they don't fit the same. Buying a swimsuit was a nightmare because by the time I fit my boobs in the bottom was waaay too big (back then you couldn't buy the pieces separately, they only came in sets). And most of all I can't begin to describe the impact of the unbelievably insensitive things said to me, even complete strangers!

I remember going to my gyn for my pap a few months afterwards & he asked me how I felt about having had it done. I told him I couldn't be happier. He said every patient he'd had that had had a reduction felt the same way.

The thought of surgery is always unnerving but just think how pleased you'll be with the outcome!

I have a friend who had a reduction, and she said it was the best thing she ever did.

I had no idea until she told me how much strain on one's back, neck, and shoulders those things can cause!

I had one 12 years ago. It was a really great choice. The big thing with me is that they were ridiculously uneven, like 2 cup sizes difference, maybe more. The smaller one just barely was big enough to get the surgery, and insurance wouldn't approve for just the one, you had to have two or nothing. Isn't that dumb? And the total amount reduced had to meet a minimum gram amount *per breast*.

The worst part was sleeping on my back for six weeks afterward. You're supposed to put a wedge under your back to maintain an incline. That was hard. The rest was easy though, glad I did it.

I had one a few years ago and I couldn't be happier.

I went from a 38H to a 38C.

Like LadyV said, the sleeping on your back can be kind of frustrating. I really wish I had had a recliner at that time because I would have slept in it for sure.

Consider getting your armpits waxed if it bothers you to have pit hair. I got mine waxed a few days before my surgery.

I thought that reaching my arms up was going to be my biggest problem. Wrong. It was also difficult to stretch my arms forward (think wiping off a table) or to bend over (think loading or emptying a dishwasher).

The first time you shower after surgery, if possible, don't wash your hair. Let somebody else wash it for you in the sink or over the side of the tub. It's hard enough to dry yourself after a shower without having water dripping off your head. You probably won't be able to raise your arms high enough to dry your hair.

Feel free to PM me any questions and if I think of any other helpful hints, I'll let you know.

I had no idea until she told me how much strain on one's back, neck, and shoulders those things can cause!

I know there's women out there that want bigger breasts but they have no idea how painful they are physically or emotionally.

they were ridiculously uneven, like 2 cup sizes difference, maybe more.

I am a DD on one side and an DDD on the other and even though they are both heavy the DDD is killing my shoulder on that side.

Like LadyV said, the sleeping on your back can be kind of frustrating. I really wish I had had a recliner at that time because I would have slept in it for sure.

Consider getting your armpits waxed if it bothers you to have pit hair. I got mine waxed a few days before my surgery.

I thought that reaching my arms up was going to be my biggest problem. Wrong. It was also difficult to stretch my arms forward (think wiping off a table) or to bend over (think loading or emptying a dishwasher).

The first time you shower after surgery, if possible, don't wash your hair. Let somebody else wash it for you in the sink or over the side of the tub. It's hard enough to dry yourself after a shower without having water dripping off your head. You probably won't be able to raise your arms high enough to dry your hair.

Feel free to PM me any questions and if I think of any other helpful hints, I'll let you know.

I am a stomach sleeper so I'm sure I wont be sleeping much.

Thanks for all the hints, I will take everything you guys got. I have tons of questions.

I have one you guys can PM me with if you want to answer privately.

I am afraid that if I go down from a 38DD/DDD to a C that if I gain any weight I may go from a C to a D. I want to stay far away from that letter of the alphabet.

I've wanted to have this done for a while.

[This message edited by punky at 4:55 PM, July 3rd (Friday)]

Let me tell you -- I'm reading this thread and taking notes, because this is something I definitely want to do in the future, too.

Thanks Punky I will be the test subject

Let me tell you -- I'm reading this thread and taking notes, because this is something I definitely want to do in the future, too.

I have learned a lot so far. Madseason is PMing me lots of great info and tips too BTW.

I can identify, although the biggest I ever got was (can I remember?) Do they have double Es?

My issue is that my breast have gone up and down SO MUCH with pregnancy and nursing that I only fill a D cup, but they inevitably fall out - vented about that before

I am so glad you can have this done!!!!!

Someday, someday...