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Breast Reduction Surgery Soon

marky — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:30:15 GMT

I have been reading various forums on the internet about the surgery but was wondering if anyone here has had breast reduction surgery and if you have any suggestions for me. Looking for comfort items or anything that will help to make my recovery easier.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:35:32 GMT

No advice or amazing revelations. I wish I'd had it done 30 years ago. Too late now. Wish you well and hope you recover quickly. Good luck.

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GusMo — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:39:28 GMT

Best thing I ever did!

My recovery was pretty easy. I took two weeks off work.

After surgery, ther was an ace wrap around my chest for a few days.

after the drains were removed, I wore a cheap, lightweight FRONT CLOSURE bra from Walmart 24/7 for a few weeks.

i slept on the couch for a few weeks so I wouldn’t roll over onto my chest. My sister also had the surgery and slept in a lazy boy chair.

Good luck!

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Little Way — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:49:57 GMT

My reduction surgery changed my life! It was the best thing I ever did over 10 years ago when I was in my early 40s. Only regret: not having it done much earlier. Some tips from what I remember:

- Ask for an anti-nausea patch. Breast surgeries, I found out later, for some reason bring on more post-op nausea. That was the only bad thing about my surgery. I had nausea after I woke up.

- Make sure you don't lift anything heavy. And that means like no more than a gallon of milk. Really baby yourself for two weeks after so you don't pull your stitches. Have everything ready in the fridge, freezer, and pantry and don't stretch to reach for anything.

-When you can use them, apply scar patches to the closed incisions.

-Do not freak out when you first see yourself. You will look like Frankenstein probably! I cried and got hysterical and thought I was still much too large.

-Take before photos, then after photos at various stages (same position). You will enjoy seeing the progress. And years later you will be amazed!

Good luck! I was terrified - but gosh, it was one of the smartest, most courageous things I have ever done. I get annoyed now thinking of the people who tried to convince me not to go through with it. I can't imagine how uncomfortable I'd be if I hadn't had that surgery.

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GCR18 — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:51:02 GMT

I had the surgery when I was 19. I had one side done. I'm sure the process has improved significantly since then. I remember having to take a month off work; the wrap around my chest; stitches being removed; no remembrance of any discomfort or pain. I lost some feeling in the breast. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Best wishes.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:58:14 GMT

@marky, You should not get nauseous because there have been great improvements in the medicine they give you. Make sure you have comfortable tops and pajamas tops with buttons. You may not feel like raising your hands over your head. Best of luck to you. You are going to feel like a new person and no more backaches.

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Little Way — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:03:12 GMT

Yes, that is a good point about the improvement in medications for nausea. My surgery WAS over ten years ago. I did have surgery two years ago and told them how sensitive I was to anesthesia and they gave me "the patch." I think it was Trans-Derm Scopal? I was absolutely fine after this recent surgery. Those patches are incredible.

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Big Joanie — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:17:15 GMT

I have had breast reduction surgery twice ....Was absolutely the

best thing I have ever done for myself ....Not much discomfort

at all ....

And I agree the anti-nausea meds are great now ....

Cannot even begin to tell you how happy I am having done this ....You

won't regret it ...Wait until the first time you can button a shirt with no

gabbing !!!

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Big Joanie — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:17:55 GMT

In fact the second time I had it done it was as an outpatient ....

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Big Joanie — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:25:10 GMT

@Big Joanie wrote:
I have had breast reduction surgery twice ....Was absolutely the
best thing I have ever done for myself ....Not much discomfort
at all ....

And I agree the anti-nausea meds are great now ....

Cannot even begin to tell you how happy I am having done this ....You
won't regret it ...Wait until the first time you can button a shirt with no
gabbing !!!

Obviuosly I meant gapping !!!

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lulu2 — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:21:08 GMT

@marky wrote:
I have been reading various forums on the internet about the surgery but was wondering if anyone here has had breast reduction surgery and if you have any suggestions for me. Looking for comfort items or anything that will help to make my recovery easier.

Good luck @marky. Everyone I know who has had this operation have been extremely happy with the outcome.

I had a breast lift 6+ years ago and would do it again.

No one needs to suffer with nausea from the anesthesia. Just mention it when you speak with your anesthesiologist.

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Jayhawk Girl — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:01:47 GMT

I had this done 12 years ago. Easiest thing ever! I've had dental work that hurt more than this. Mine was on Wednesday and I was back to work on Monday. My recommendation is to slip panty shields in the underneath portion of your bra just in case you still bleed a bit. They are perfectly lightweight yet, obviously, absorbing. And, I had to pull my own tapes off so I soaked with baby oil and it made that job much easier.

i would do this again in a heartbeat!

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marky — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:39:58 GMT

Well, I'm starting my fourth week of recovery. The surgery went well and I am over the moon happy with the result. My neck, shoulders, and back are thanking me for the change. Recovery went smoothly until last week when I developed a redness from infection. We caught it early and started antibiotics. I will continue them for another week. Healing was great and the remainder of the stitches were removed yesterday. I will now start a scar treatment to lessen the redness. I just plan on massaging with a good vitamin e oil. Best decision I ever made for my health. No regrets. Looking forward to being able to exercise more easily and to not be so self-conscious.

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Little Way — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:33:22 GMT

Congratulations! I am so happy that everything went smoothly. Even if there had been bumps in the road - this surgery is so worth it. One last bit of advice - as you start to feel better and better - still don't do too much reaching because you can still stress internal stitches.

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151949 — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:43:01 GMT

My Mom had reduction surgery after getting breast cancer on her shoulder from pulling bra straps up tight to hold her very ample breasts .She said it was the best thing she ever did for herself.

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lovetojoy1 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:10:31 GMT

Thanks for sharing your breast reduction experience with the rest of us. This can really help others in deciding if it is worth it or not. I am planning to have one too since i have a top-heavy frame but right now i still need to finish my studies. I think the results are not immediate so i may have to postpone it up until i graduate next year. I'm planning to have it in Manila with surgeon Dr Rino Lorenzo. For me, breast reduction should be done only for health reasons, not asthetic.