Joined: 29 Dec 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Indianapolis
Breast Reduction Surgery Posted: 03-23-04 02:30am
I am only sixteen years old and have a dd
pushing an e cup. My shoulders and back
are in constant pain and stress from the
large excess of weight I am carrying. I
am in physical therapy, but after several
weeks we have had little progress. My
therapist thinks she is going to tell my
doctor that the breast reduction surgery
is the best option to relieve my pain. I
want this surgery not only for my physical
health, but also emotionally. My only
fear (besides the pain) is that I wont be
able to breast feed my children later on,
but I don't want to wait until after I
have children to have the surgery.
Any advice or testimonies?
Laurel
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yanra
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 15 Location: sc
Posted: 05-07-04 03:08am
Get one or two professional opinions.
Find out the pros and cons of doing it now
or after kids. You will ultimately have
to make the decision.
It's hard to do anything when you're
carrying around alot of breast weight.
And it's probably not great for your back.
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lmoffatt
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 2
Posted: 07-16-04 23:57pm
I had a breast reduction when I was 21 and
was told that there was a 50/50 chance I
might still be able to breast feed. I had
a child prior to the breast reduction and
one after. With my second child I didn't
have any signs of milk coming in. If you
are really set on breast feeding, I would
hold off on the reduction, however, there
are many other healthy alternatives to
breast feeding available.
I noticed a huge difference after having
my reduction. I even managed to be 2
inches taller because I was finally
standing up straight! I would have the
reduction again in a second. The recovery
process is not pleasant but the outcome
definaltely is worth it. Hope this helps.
