Nickle, I'm sorry to hear you had such a terrible job done with your first reduction. Reconstructive surgeon or not, that is not an acceptable result. Even women having breast reconstructions deserve a minimum standard of shape, symmetry and a minimum of scarring, so that's no excuse for the result you got. I'm glad you found someone who was willing to put in the effort to fix as much of that as possible, and the fact that s/he did it at no cost speaks volumes about how dreadful the first results must have been. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I think a lot of people think cosmetic/breast surgery is a minor thing, but your experience shows that it's not always easy or straightforward. That's fabulous that you have been able to breast-feed like you have - well done for persevering!
OH MY GOSH Nickle! i am so so sorry that you had to go through all that!
Wow now im really scared! i know that not all operations end well with the desired outcome and not complications/problems but to actually hear one of those stories is a real eye opener! im so glad and happy that all worked out in the end tho!
I still want to get it done, but know this is something i really need to think about now!
Thanks, girls. I am appreciating my boobs these days for their function rather than feeling displeased with their appearance!
hj, I am really glad that I don't have those massive boobs I had at 17, I just wish we had been more informed and better equipped to find an appropriate surgeon. If you decide to go ahead with surgery research your surgeon until you are absolutely satisfied and confident that s/he is the best person to do the job!
If so would you go through it again?
Definately, although I wish I'd had it earlier in life! And with my surgeon, I had good reports on him, and I am BFing.
How would one got about getting one?
Referral from GP, then ask to see previous work (they will have a file). A good surgeon will advise what size cup you should go to to suit your frame. Also the hospital you'll be using is very important.
any problems afterwards?
Not really? I am able to BF (albeit not solely). I left hospital after 2 nights and I was able to walk around the corridors and go to the loo etc. When I went home the drainage tubes were still in, they were in for a week, and that was gross as. For about a month after I couldn't lift my hands above my shoulders and needed help (thanks Dad!)
I did feel lighter immediately and my back stopped hurting while still in hospy, it was that quick. There was a stitch left in each breast which worked its way out after about a year. Interestingly, I now have more sensation in my nipples than I did before the reduction. They removed 1.4kg in total, 600 from one side, 800 from the other.
any recommendations before getting one?
research the doctor & hospital. Also, not the ideal place for your (now husband) b/f to first meet your mother!
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