Breast reduction and weight loss

My mom had a breast reduction about 4 years ago and she's lobed it. She is a slow healer and has problems with infections after surgery but that one was a breeze she was feeling great. It really did make her look smaller all over she was heavy to start too. I good luck my mom has always told me it's the best thing she has ever done!

I actually had one myself! When I was 22 (2 years ago) I was a 42E now I am a 36/38 B, I was advised to lose weight before my reduction (as much as possible) I weighted my heaviest at 237. But I went through it anyway without losing the extra weight. I regret it. I am 1000000000000000% Happy with the outcome. After my surgery I was a 38C, but with working out .. comes weight loss.. yup in that area too! : (. I had back problems at a young age, my posture was horrible. now I am pain free and I really don't need to wear a bra.

Don't be scared of this surgery, I can honestly say I was the biggest chicken when it came to my surgery. everything ran in my head of the worst possible scenarios. I am so happy and I would do it again! My surgeon recommended that I take 6 weeks off for healing. I think honestly at my job where I don't do my strenuous movement i was ready to go back in 2 weeks. I did have staples and stitches, my scars are healing nicely still.

Do not be scared , I felt like a new person after! : )

My breast reduction is scheduled for March 11th. Mine is mostly covered by insurance, and I've wanted to do this for years. I presently wear a 40/42 H (that's 5 D's.) For comparison sake, the difference in cup size from a AA to a D, is the same difference from a D to DDDDD. I have back and neck issues, and deep grooves in my shoulders from bra straps. The doctor advised me to lose some weight before the operation, so I've lost almost 16 pounds, and will hopefully hit 20 before the surgery. He said that if I didn't lose weight before the operation, and did after, they might sag. I can live with some sag, but I could no longer live with my huge breasts. And hey, I'll also lose a few pounds .

I had one when I was 20ish.. (don't remember exactly.)

They took 5 lbs off/out (however you want to say it!

I did not realize how much back/neck pain I had, until I didn't have to deal with it anymore. I have much better posture and now can buy button up shirts that fit.

Good luck, and I hope it goes well.

I sure do wish I could give you my happy success story, but I regret having my breast reduction. I'm probably part of the small percentage of women who experienced complications/risks involved with the surgery...

If you'd like to know more, send me a message, and I'll gladly share my story. I don't want to discourage or scare anyone away from it...as I said, I'm likely a minority, and just plain unlucky I suppose.

Best of luck to you

I had a breast reduction in 1994 and what a big advancement in technology since then! I am a surgery nurse and can tell you that it is so much better now! You will love it! I wanted to show them to everybody! (Of course, I had to reign that in. Can't go around flashing folks you know!) Good Luck!
P.S. Research, and make sure you have a good surgeon! Very important!

I had mine in 2000 and it was one of the best things I've ever done. I was always self conscious about them.. I wasn't that big, but I am only 5ft, and I was probably pushing a DD. The Dr even said I was very un-porportioned.

Best of luck to you! I KNOW you will be glad you did it. I wish more people would/could do it. Just take care of yourself post op, etc.

Denise

I just had a consultation today. They are checking in with my insurance company to see if they will cover it...I should have an answer in 6 weeks max. If they will cover it, I'm going through with it! I'm so excited and nervous! I will be going from a DD to a C if they will perform the operation.

had one; best thing i EVER did!

I had a breast reduction over a year ago and it was the best decision i ever made for myself. I went from a 38F to a 38C and am very happy. No more pain and everything fits. Many women say that they are worried that they will look heavier without large breasts but it was exactly opposite in my experience. Everyone just kept asking me if i had lost weight. Go for it, you will never look back.

I had mine in 2000. I had given up on losing weight so I did it. I was working with insurance and disability leave which as a hairdresser in rare so I went for it. I have not regretted it at all. The largest I wore was a 42J I am now a 40C. The took just shy of 6 lbs. I am hoping I still have some boobs after weight loss! But I would have been miserable the last 10 years had I not done it. I healed very quickly but since I felt good I decided to paint the house while I was off and stretched my incisions under my arms which now looks bad but... can't it so don't go back to doing anything too soon especially raising your arms! Go for it!!!

It was the fastest 5 pounds I've ever lost! I had mine in 1985, I was 19. No regrets whatsoever.

My advice, be clear that the chances of breastfeeding are greatly reduced. I couldn't but I was ok with that.

My scars have faded but in the end, i am scarred from side to side!

My back pains went away immediately.

Be sure to follow the instructions for after sugery care and be careful with exercise and lifting.

I had nerve ending pain for a complete 12 months after surgery.

I would do it again in a heartbeat if needed.

I had mine in '99 during the last year of college. I was a 38 F+. I can't tell you exactly because I refused to buy big enough bras and kept stuffing them in smaller ones! I am 5'3" and was a little overweight at the time, but not by much. My surgeon told me my weight was fine. Insurance covered my surgery as it had been noted in my medical files for many years that I had back and neck pain. The first 3 days were painful, but with meds I was able to cope. I went to a 38C and was completely happy....no complications from the procedure and I was able to breastfeed 10 yrs later. I have put on weight since and am up to a D. I'm hoping to lose weight again and I'm sure they'll shrink. All in all I do not regret having it done.

I had a breast reduction from a 38F to a 38C at 23 years old. I actually gained about 10lbs, while healing my body held on to everything! I finally lost it and then some when i got into heavy lifting. The breast reduction was by far the best decision i ever made for myself!

I had it done when I was 19 - loved the results. However, after 2 kids, I had nothing left....nothing. I wish my surgeon had told me to wait until after I had kids to have it done. Best wishes to you!