Hi, I was weighed & measured at the assessment but not on the day of surgery. I had to have a BMI of 23 or under. Good luck with your operation. Yvonne.
It is indeed a great and inspiring story to women like us. Congratulations!
Well I do feel that anyone who has been through this experience & it has made a significant difference to how they feel & look helps others who are wondering whether or not they should go for it. I tried to explain my experience as it was at the time & hope it's answered a few questions people might have.
After many years trying to pluck up the courage, i finally consulted my Doctor about breast reduction surgery.... but was put off because he said i would need to undress so he could see them first - is this normal?
Yes I had to show my doctor the size before he referred me to the consultant. He could then see that they were much too large for the rest of my small frame.
Thank you yvonne for explaining in detail your breaat reduction. I have just been giving the funding for mine, and it's nice to read your story.I'm am about the same size as you and for years suffered with neck pain and have terrible grooves in my shoulders
Hi Yvonne, I'm just looking at the start of this journey and reading your post has answered some of my questions thank you, I'm currently a 30h and have been toying with the idea of the op for about 12 years now, I'm hoping to get a referral from my doctor so that I have have it carried out on my private health care but failing that I will pay privately as my doctor seemed a bit clueless when I asked about NHS funding. I have read that you need a week or so off work once you've had the op, I have a desk based job and wonder how long it took you to feel like you could do normal tasks again, Like making meals, ironing, normal day to day stuff, I'm not one that can sit around without doing something although hubby will mother me I'm sure !!
i'm currently both nervous and excited about the prospect of wearing pretty bras and strappy tops and sports bras that don't resemble scaffolding and the fact that my boobs won't be the centre of attention!! (Looking at becoming a DD after looking at bra's yesterday)
Hi Julie, I'm sure you won't regret having the op. To answer your questions I had the op on 25th Jan & I did some ironing on 6th Feb. I drive my car on 23rd Feb to Tesco & pushed the trolley round as well so therefore if didn't take too long to get back doing things. I've kept a diary for years so I can easily look up dates etc you might even get over it quicker than me cos I was 59 in the Feb of that year & I should imagine you might be younger than me. Anyway good luck & hope it all goes well. Yvonne x
Thank you for that, I'm an accountant and don't really have any back up do month end, so really am a bit limited to what time ideally I need to be off work, I've done lots of googling and the average seems to be up to 2 weeks.
im 46, so hopefully there won't be any complications, I think you've put my mind at rest more and am fairly confident thT as long as the consultant is happy with me I'll go ahead with the op, thanks again Julie
Hi julie
I was 46 when i had my reduction, this was last year and the best thing i have done.. I have to admit it was very easy to get through, but naively thought i would be back at work in a couple of days i too work in an office. You are really best to have at least 2 weeks off . You should go ahead it is the most amazing thing x
Hi Estelle
I've just had my mammogram and will see the consultant next week, I'm hoping that I only need a week or two off work, the Managers are aware of what I am having done and are so far supportive!!
Do you drive? and if so, how long did it take you to drive after the op? this is about the only quesion I can't seem to fnd answers to.
After waiting all this time, I can't wait to get the op sorted and get rid of all the aches & pains !
You are best to have 2 weeks off and make sure you take the medication they give you. I do drive and drove after 2 weeks but still found it a little uncomfortable, just stretching and reaching in general i think if your just a little bit careful and let your body tell you enough is enough. I went from a 34GG to a 34C so had quite extensive surgery which is maybe why i took a little longer to recover x
Thank you, I'm going from a 30H to a 30 B/C, was going to reduce to a DD but after many conversations have decided that is still a fairly big size, I'm just so looking forward to having it done now, I have just had my mammogram and will have my full consultation next week and hopefully get a date for the op
Good luck with your consultation i am here if you need anything xx
Hi Yvonne,
I'm 58, you inspired me and I got my breast reduction 5 months ago. It seems my body doesn't break down the dissolvable sutures, they were spitting out since 2 months after surgery, along the incision lines, still popping up one or 2 spots as of now. I'm wondering if you'd experienced anything like this.
Also, the scars under incision lines are very hard, those were internal scars. How long they would be soften as regular tissues, if they would ever?
Do you recommend any supliment and diet for healing?
Hope to hear from you about these.
Thank you
Kp
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Hi Kp, I'm sorry you are having trouble after your surgery. I didn't have any problems like that as I must heal easily. The only thing I can think of to apply to your scars is Bio -oil. But I should check with your doctor first. Good luck. Yvonne