Breast Reduction Diary (scroll to bottom to start)

I am right at 3 months post op, and having the same issues at the T spot underneath my right breast. I look at your pics, and they are scarily similiar to mine. :) How long did it take yours to totally and completely heal? When did you start wearing a normal bra? Was yours sensitive to the touch? I feel a shooting pain whenever I touch it. During the day with a bra on it's fine, but after I take it off I get home, it is excruciating. Thanks SO much!!

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:17:43 -0500

It took me nearly 6 months to completely heal and stop spitting stitches. And I had that shooting pain (still do sometimes) for a long time. It will get better. The nerves are all trying to reconnect and they get a little confused I think. Just be patient. It is worth it.

I want to thank you for all the information. I am 3 weeks post op. It has been a long and hard recovery. Since I have small children, but a wonderful husband that has taken the best care of me. I don't know if I would have been so calm about surgery if it wasn't for your blog. I am still getting really tired from doing simple things at home. I am at the point that I feel I will not ever be normal. I know it takes time. Again thank you so much for all your help with your blog.

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:16:24 -0500

How are you feeling now? Glad my blog was able to help you.

Thank you for all your diary writings and pictures. I am having surgery in 9 days so all very helpful. You said you wished you went smaller. What size did you reduce to? I had a fall injury and have hardened hematomas that will be removed with my reduction, he has to do a lot to get all the lumps out. He said a large B maybe small C. I told him the smaller the better, not to worry, go small! If not for the injury this wouldn't be happening so I am glad that I get a benefit from being hurt! TIA

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:15:16 -0500

How are you doing? I ended up with a very full c. I had so much tissue they just couldn’t justify taking any more. I am disappointed for sure. But not as disappointed as I was living with them the other way.

you've probably gotten like a million of these, but thank you for this blog. it makes me realize i'm not alone when it comes to wanting reduction surgery. i will be turning 20 this january, and i really want this surgery as my present, so i hope i get approved (dr AND parent wise haha). you're really inspiring with your journey, and i am thinking about making my own blog documenting mine. i really admire you so much.

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:50:15 -0400

Keep us posted on your situation! I am happy my journey has helped you. I definitely encourage you to do your own as well. There just isn’t enough personal information out there.

My surgery is set for Aug 2nd :) Finally got the date... I am super excited :)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:48:25 -0400

How are you feeling? You are in week 2 of recovery. Hope you are healing and feeling well!

I am one week post operative and so happy I made the decision to have a breast reduction. Thank you for all your tips and inspiration. You made the journey a little easier! All the best to you and your family.

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:47:25 -0400

I hope your recovery is going well. I am glad my journey has been so helpful!

Thanks for posting all this. I am on day 8 post-surgery and was just looking for some info on what was "normal" - it's the tightness (trauma, duh) that I wanted to check on - the bottom half of my boobs (trauma, duh!) feel like they are made of hard plastic - so it was good to hear you talk about ongoing softening, etc. The medical community does a great job of telling you how to care for things, but not a lot about what's "normal". Patience, patience, patience - the hardest part! Tks again.

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:46:31 -0400

How are things going for you?

Just wanted you to know, I got approved for my suregery today so hopefully I will have it in a couple of weeks :):) I tried to join here but for some reason and it wouldn't let me... I am the last to post to you !! Thank You so much for this blog it has helped alot and told my Dr about it and that you showed from beginning to end !!! :)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:40:24 -0400

I am so glad you were approved! Good luck. Everything will be great! Thanks for sharing my site with you Dr. I know when I was starting my journey I could not find much information which is why I did this. I am happy to see it is helping people! Keep us posted!

Hi, My Dr referred me today to a PS to see about a reduction... I am a 38G, Have the back and neck pain, along with a cyst under my left breast, If I wear my suporrtive Bra back pain isn't so bad but then the cyst gets infected but the underwire, if I wear the sports Bra I get the back pain... I am praying that he thinks it is best that I have it done... I am thinking on a C cup... Do you know the weight limit to pick up after surgery ???

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:17:45 -0400

Hi! I hope you have your surgery and find some relief! I too had painful cysts that where removed during surgery. I have so much less pain now. As for lifting, you really shouldn’t lift anything at all for the first couple of weeks, and very little for the first 6 weeks. Your healing process will determine what you can do and when. Listen to your doctor’s advice. Good luck! Keep us posted!

So I'm looking for a good place to get my breast reduction done in the west coast area, most looking in the northwest area, can anyone help?

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:55:22 -0400

I do not personally know of anyone on the west coast, but I will publish this question for you and hopefully someone else does!

So I've been very well developed since 6th grade, I'm about to graduate high school, so about 6 years I've always felt like I was the only one who this issue, and when I'd get picked on at school and get looks while I go shopping I always just think about just cutting my breast off, and I've been pretty messed up mentally about my breast since I started developing. It's nice and very helpful to see and know that there are girl who are going through the same thins as I am, thank you for the blog!

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:54:10 -0400

There are TONS of women that share your experience. You are definitely not alone! I would suggest talking to your doctor about your feelings and get some advice. Good luck!

I am schedule for surgery the end of June. I will be returning to a desk job within two weeks. Just wondering how I can expect to feel and if this is too soon to return to work. Thanks

Thu, 31 May 2012 08:59:46 -0400

I went back to work after 12 days. I would just recommend drinking a lot of water and taking it easy. Driving can be a little difficult since you really cant stretch your arms out to hold the top of the wheel, but I just held he bottom. I think you should do fine as long as you take the time during the two weeks at home to really rest and heal. Good luck on your surgery!

Hi I hope this blog is still active. I'm 17 and I have a consultation set in September I was just curious on how long I should wait to run and do active thing's and to wear a bra with under wire and the Pain?

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:04:15 -0400

Your doctor is the best to give advice on how long you should refrain from activity. 6 weeks seems pretty standard for basic things. Some sports may require a longer time. Depends on your healing process too.

I'm so glad I found your blog, I'm sure you wrote it awhile back, but I am having breast reduction surgery in 3 weeks. I have never had surgery before so I am a little scared. I hate pain, but I'm willing to go thru the pain of surgery to have smaller breasts and feeling better for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:01:14 -0400

Good luck with your surgery. It will go fine!

Hi. Your blog has been tremendously helpful to me. Thank you for documenting your progress with pics and reflections. I am going in for breast reduction this June. I'm wondering, how long did it take until you were able to walk around without pain?

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:28 -0400

I went back to work after 12 days. You REALLY need to take it easy though. I took pain medication for only 1 or 2 days. It was painful but bearable. You will be fine! Good luck!

Hi there, im from the UK, thanks for sharing your story it has really helped me - I am planning my reduction early june. How soon were you able to walk following surgery and what distances. what about driving? Thanks

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:50:00 -0400

You can get up and walk as long as you well able to. Driving was difficult at first. I did not drive for the first 12 days since I took vacation from work. However when I did go back I had to keep my hands on the bottom of the steering wheel. The top of the wheel was too much of a stretch. As long as you aren’t doing anything that stretches or pulls your chest, you should be fine. Good luck with your surgery! I hope all goes well for you.

Thank you for posting this blog. I am 44 yrs old and a 42ddd+. I have wanted surgery for so long and think I am finally ready. How are you doing and do you have any regrets?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:59:53 -0400

I am still changing. Scars are fading. They are settling into a more normal position and softening. It has been 9 months. The only regret I have is that I wish I had gone smaller. But I would recommend it to anyone. Mentally and physically it made a huge difference. Good luck!

Do you still have your scars

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:01:00 -0500

Yes, I have scars. I will always have scars. Unfortunately that is one of the things you cannot avoid with this surgery. However, now 6 months into recovery, the scars are much lighter in color and getting flatter everyday. The scars are a small price to pay. For me anyway.

Thank you so much for this blog. I am 2 weeks out of surgery and your pictures and descriptions have helped me immensely.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500

I am glad it has helped! How are you doing now?

i just wanted to say thank-you for your interesting well informed diary. I confess that i was becomming a little paranoid about the healing process, so it was wonderfull to see that someone else had encounterd many of the problems that i myself am experiencing... Thank-you again for sharing your experience. wishing you joy. Lesley in the U.K.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:59:42 -0500

Lesley, I am glad this was helpful. That was my intended purpose. 6 Months in now. Its a long road, but it gets easier and is very very rewarding in the end.