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Breast Reduction Sugery
Pros:
Smaller breasts.
I fit into clothes better.
My self-esteem skyrocketed.
The back pain is gone and so is the shoulder.
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Cons:
None
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Cost:
$73.00 co-pay...insurance paid rest
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Healing time:
3 to 4 weeks
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Pain-o-meter: 4
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I have joked around for years about chopping my breasts off. I have always wanted smaller breasts since I was in middle school. I had a size D breast in 7th grade. My track teacher pulled me aside in practice and told me I should start wearing a bra. I was...actually two my regular bra and a sports bra.
Fast forward to 2001. I saw a program on TV that dealt with breast implants and breast reductions. That fueled the fire.
I called many doctors and the first doctor I saw I went with. This was because I was very comfortable with the doctor. Finding the right doctor is very important. I want to stress that a lot. After finding my doctor and my insurance covering 90 percent of the surgery cost I was psyched.
I went into surgery on Jan. 30th. I thought I would be scared but actually I was quiet calm. I had my surgery at an outpatient clinic and when I woke up I felt a great deal of pain but they gave me a narcotic analgesic when I woke up so I was fine after 15 mins.
Recovery is not painful, it’s just so much discomfort. You can't and don't want to move. There is pain but if you stay on top of your pain pills you will be fine. You can move more and be more independent after 3 weeks. There will be sharp shooting pain so carry some aspirin with you.
I am now 4 weeks post-op and I am perfect. My breasts are starting to soften and my scars look great. They go around the nipple down and underneath the breast. I have some pain now and then but not enough to stop what I am doing.
I love my new shape and I am so happy that I had the procedure. If you are interested in a surgery, please look into it. You will be so glad that you did. Also there is a great website that helped me its called Renea's Breast reduction page. This website is filled with pictures and great information. I encourage you to look into it.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
My left breast is a little bigger than the right.
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
Not waking up from the anestisia.
Also the I.V. I am a chicken when it comes to needles.
Developing fat necrosis.
Healing aids used:
Not really...I bought a video that shows the operation
Its the best pre-op treatment because you know exactly what to expect. Knowledge is the key to surgery.
Number of doctors consulted:
1
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
3 years
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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This information is not to substitute for professional medical advice. You
should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have
regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
20 years old
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Ethnic group:
African American
Education:
Some community college or university
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Ohio
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Obesity increases our risk for five of the leading causes of death -- heart disease, stroke, diabetes, atherosclerosis and some types of cancer
(Source: the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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