Breast Reduction- what DON'T they tell you?

[franticalities.livejournal.com]

Hi All,

After years of agonizing, I've finally decided to have a breast reduction to get my 28G boobs down to a size I feel will be more conducive to my active lifestyle and personal comfort. The surgery is booked for Dec 10th. My surgeon says that the best course of action for me is to have the lollipop incision, along with a lift and lipo. He asked me what size I wanted to be, and I said a B or a C. He said that realistically, he could only get me to a small D. I should have asked why at the time, and I do plan to call him and ask, but does anyone have any ideas as to why he may have said that? Anyway, I have a few questions for you ladies who have had breast reductions:


1) What size were you before/after surgery? Are you pleased with it?
2) I've read all the usual ' what to do after' info- but what does that leave out, based on your own experiences? What tips do you have to ensure a speedy recovery and to minimize scarring? What do you wish someone had told you before the surgery?
3) How long did it take you to get back to work? I work at starbucks, so while I could get away with not lifting heavy stuff for as long as I need, I would need to be able to move my arms enough to hand people change and to serve cups of coffee.

Thanks so much, everyone!

Comments

[calculatorhater.livejournal.com]

I'm going to get a referral from my dr tomorrow for a breast reduction so what a coincedence on your post.
Did your insurance end up covering this? I'm worried about that whole ordeal but very ready to have one. What are you getting lipo on?

[franticalities.livejournal.com]

I live in Canada, so our natinal healthcare is covering the reduction, but not the lift and lipo. I'm worried too, but sick enough of all the crap about having such heavy boobs that I feel ready. as for the lipo, I'm not entirely sure!!

[calculatorhater.livejournal.com]

I hear you! I'm sick of it too and very ready to get the process going.