Title says it all. It took 4 weeks and lots of body dysmorphia but I finally feel like my results square with my dreams.

They were very high and tight the first 3 weeks but I feel like they’ve suddenly settled and at least (in my mind) they look quite different from what I thought they looked like when I came home from surgery. Just want to give hope to those panicking that they feel small post-surgery.

Hi everybody! I’ve made a few posts on here before and I just want to thank you all for your help and support. I’m currently feeling pretty good just a little bit of pain but the pain meds are def doing their job! They had to do some lipo to get enough tissue for insurance to cover so i’ve got two holes draining fluid and I feel icky but it’s worth it 💪 I used the a bra that fits calculator before surgery and I was around a 32i and they brought me down to about a b cup. Obviously won’t know my actual size for a while but they’re so small, i’m so grateful 😭💗 My surgeon and his team were so wonderful, i’m so thankful I found such a great team and it’s thanks to this sub!! Thank you all so much, i will maybe be posting updates eventually but for now i will rest and recover 😊

Hi all, I’ve noticed an uptick in questions about FNG results and I thought now was a good time to share my journey and provide maybe some encouragement to those who are nervous!

I had my first reduction in 2017, no FNG, but ended up as a 32E.

Now I am 6 weeks post second reduction (with a different surgeon) who did FNG and I’m honestly so thrilled with the results. At the time of posting, one nipple even seems to be gaining some response back.

I got my reduction done in August so less than 3 months ago and I really love my breasts like this a wish for them to stay this way. Anyone else feeling anxious they don’t grow back to their original size?

Like I’m constantly looking at them everyday hoping they hadn’t gotten any bigger for the previous day cause I think they are just perfect right now.

Any tips to take off my mind from thinking about it all the time?

Hi everyone! I’m supposed to be undergoing a reduction early 2025 (waiting on insurance approval currently, could have surgery sooner if there’s a cancellation.) They originally had “ancho incision” written in the but it now it says FNG, and I’m freaking out. I’ve only seen horror stories of FNG, lopsided, too high, or necrotic nipples, etc.

Have any of you had a successful FNG? With “normal” looking nipples post op? I’ll be going from roughly a 38J to (hopefully) a 36/38C so it will be quite a bit of tissue removal, but the nipple situation is scaring me.

I’d love to hear (and see if you want to share B&A pics) about positive FNG experiences! TIA💕

I had an my 2 weeks appointment today and everything looks good. There are no signs of infection or any other issues with either of my breasts, even though I have been experiencing increased soreness and tightness on the left side. This helped calm my nerves, as I was initially worried about potential complications on that side.

I asked about the amount of tissue that was removed from each breast:

• Right side: 470g
• Left side: 456g

(Note: 1 lb = 454g)

My next appointment is scheduled for the four-week mark. They also mentioned that I can use Vaseline if I feel like I need it.

Hey anyone who has had drains did the tubes get congested? I feel like they drained well the first day but now everything is just sitting in the tubes and not really moving? Anyone else deal with that and what did you do it just makes me worried.

Like most people I had become addicted to reading all of your experiences on here, and was worried about how I would feel post surgery. so far so good, as soon as I came round I was SHIVERING but apart from that the care team were surprised how alert and smiley I was. this has continued, the pain relief is now wearing off and have take my first Co codamol 30mg tablet - hadn’t seen many post about UK pain relief on discharge and I was curious myself, I was discharged with Cocodamol/paracetemol mix 30/500mg, antibiotics for 7 days and Movicol for cocodamol related constipation. there is mild soreness, stinging and a little more on the just one area (possibly the incisions), I was driven by a friend and I used a bed pillow across my chest to protect from the seatbelt. I didn’t find that potholes etc impacted me that much, as was suggested on a previous post of mine re.driving. the stinging is increasing as I write this but hope to update more, good luck to anyone about to go in and wish you all nothing but easy going recovery’s. Anyone thinking about doing it, just do it as soon as it feels possible 🩷

I'm 17 with FF cup size and dealing with extreme back, neck, and side pain. I consistently get psoriasis like rashes under my boobs from constant chafing. My parents are on board with getting a reduction but having second thoughts about the process and recovery.

Surgeon’s office called and I have my surgery November 21! Only 3 weeks away! Super excited. Now I have to get things in order. Making sure my room/apartment are spotless since I won’t be cleaning for a minute afterward, lol. Making sure I have clean sheets. Maybe even a new cute and comfy pajama top to wear home! The only downside is that I’m going out of state for the surgery. It’s only an hour and a half drive but I’ll have my post op appointment the next day. So instead of going home to relax and recovery, I’ll be in a hotel for the night instead of my own bed. Also not looking forward to that drive home! It’s ok though. I made that choice to go there. While I’m super excited, I have a feeling that I’ll start to get pretty nervous before long 😬

How have you all dealt with the nerves?

honestly i’ve shocked myself at how chill ive been today, ive been kinda nervous but not as bad as id expected. got to the hospital at 7:30am went down around 9am and came back up at about 12. still at the hospital now (7:20pm) waiting to be discharged as they’re very busy today. i’m quite shocked and impressed with how small my breasts feel (i haven’t seen them), didn’t think i’d be smaller than an E for some reason but they feel tiny! they removed 2.2kg not sure home much from each breast but they looked pretty even so im guessing not much different. i have been sick quite a bit but don’t feel massively nauseous if that makes sense (comes in random waves) main problem is how dry my mouth is! not heard anyone talk about this but omg no matter how much i drink, my mouth is so dry. hand hurts a bit from the iv and breasts just feel tight, especially the compression bra around the ribs. happy healing to everyone currently post op and those who soon will be and if you’re nervous it’s no where near as bad as i thought it would be, love to you all and thank you🩵

I’ll be 3wpo tomorrow, I was checking my tape today and noticed the red discoloration on my bottom left breast. As you can see my other bruising is light yellow / green now. I’m worried this may be the start of a hematoma? It’s not hot, swollen or super tender, that area is still kind of numb.

Thoughts? Did anyone have something similar? I tried searching the sub but most people have a ton of swelling and it’s usually a few days after surgery

My surgeons office is closed for the day and I left a message for them to call me first thing in the morning.

Ladies what can I do I am doing everything my PS says to do but it just doesn’t seem to help please any other advice would be great not nipple necrosis just scabbed over and to hard for them to take off rn

have any of you had a change in your menstrual cycle after surgery? i had my reduction october 4th and instead of starting my period five days ago, like i should have, i’m ovulating again this month. so weird.

this is mostly just to vent or exchange experiences, but i’ve had a very emotionally devastating recovery so far. i am currently 3 WPO and i’m very happy with my results so far. i have some severe scary looking bruising right now, but otherwise complications have been minimal.

the day after my surgery my girlfriend that i live with was fired from her job of 8 years on zoom while sitting next to me. she was fired for a very strange reason and it reeks of discrimination because her male counterparts have done the same thing and not gotten fired for it. she was the only woman in management at her job and dealt with an insane amount of misogyny from her bosses. it felt like they were looking for a reason to fire her and found one.

my mom came to visit me 3DPO and stayed until 1WPO. she was clearly having a manic episode and kept taking my girlfriend’s weed and insisting we go places and throwing fits like a child when i would say i couldn’t or didn’t feel up to it. she kept waking me up from naps to ask me for something, or show me something or tell me something. one time when i finally fell asleep, she called me (waking me up) and told me she was lost after going for a walk. she told me she didn’t know how to use google maps so she needed step by step instructions. she didn’t help with anything around the house at all besides ordering food.

her behavior apparently escalated when she got home. she went off on my brother and said some very mean and quite frankly racist things about his girlfriend. i told my aunt about the situation and she visited my mom and told her she was acting in a way that was concerning to everyone. i called her and explained to her that i thought she was manic and why, i was very kind and gentle with her and told her i understood because i also have bipolar. i asked her to please try to find a therapist and sent her a website to find one on. a couple days later, i woke up to 15 ish texts from her to me and my brother, going off about how i think she’s crazy but really she just is experiencing joy and beauty in life and how i would rather her be miserable. she then said that my (dead) younger sister would be proud of her but mad at us for not accepting her joy and happiness. it was one of the meanest things she’s ever said to me. i told her i would not continue communicating with her until she started therapy. she then went on about how i’m attacking her and how much she had to sacrifice to raise us (she was a single mother). i have not talked to her since and throughout all of this she has not asked me once how i’m recovering.

as if all of that wasn’t enough, my grandma was diagnosed with alzheimer’s. while this one wasn’t totally surprising, it was still an emotionally devastating blow.

i feel like I’m living in a telenovela and everything is going wrong! i mean not completely, my girlfriend has been taking incredible care of me and i loveee my results and i have a beautiful life overall but it’s just been so hard. sorry for such a long post, it’s just been fucking rough out here!!

So I’m almost a month in my recovery and i still have aome stitches. I notice my breasts are really big like they have fluid in them.

Even my doctor said he feels it’s too big and he feels like there are some fluids in. The first time he drained it and got a good amount.

Now he tried to drain it but nothing is coming out! He said this is a good sign but we are both wondering why it’s still so big…

He said it could be swelling but I’m not happy that we are both guessing at this point 😭

Thoughts?

I’m 1dpo I’m really craving a frap I was wondering if you know if it’s okay if I can have one

Hi all! I've been seeing orthopedics, chiropractors, and integrated medicine practices for shoulder pain, neck pain, and numbness in my hand and arm for nearly two years now, and I'm finally ready to take the first steps towards my reduction.

I asked my current doc if she thought that a breast reduction would help me, and the 'yes' was out of her mouth before I finished my question. For reference, I am 5'7", 145lbs, and my bra size (fitted correctly; I did BraThatFits and went to a niche store) is a UK 30HH/US 30L.

I'm also in the middle of a move across the US. I'd like to get the ball rolling as quickly as I can, but there's insurance ironing-out to be done and the obvious waiting periods between appointments. I meet all of my insurance's requirements for the reduction surgery, and my doc insists that it's medically necessary based off of their proportion and my frame, but my understanding is that I will still need a referral, even if I'm going to an in-network surgeon.

My question is: have any of you had success getting a surgery referral from a gynecologist rather than a general practitioner? Would you recommend one over the other, and if so, why? Thanks!

I had surgery Tuesday and all went well. I had to stay overnight at the hospital but it was because my blood pressure was extremely low after waking up from anesthesia and couldn’t get it up … there was a moment Drs we’re actually worried and I freaked out, I was passing out , in and out of it … all better now but feeling super weak

I was a 40G and I feel now they are so small and UP !!! Lol but I think I like it I only have one BUT

I feel very swollen on the sides, under and around my underarms like almost I can’t put my arms down straight, I hope this will go away, right?

I feel very swollen on the sides of the chest, like almost I can’t put my arms down straight, I hope this will go away, right? I don’t like the look either … it seems my boobs are going all around to my back 🤣🤣

My first time actually looking at everything. Feeling a little bit like Frankensteins monster 😅 I need some opinions on how this is looking at 3DPO. Keep in mind they were hanging to my belly button prior lol

Was taking 5mg 3 x a day for 2 weeks. I stopped after severe constipation and now I’m depressed and not sleeping at all. Entire body itches and having the most intense muscle spasm and restless legs. Anyone have any advice! I’m miserable

Hey everyone! I started my reduction journey on sept 20 at the Oregon clinic Plastic Surgery East. They made sure before my appointment they told me the items Id need for my insurance(Letter of recommendation, and chiro history is all I gave) Both surgeon’s there are great. But I went with Dr. McNally, he was wonderful going over the whole surgery with me and talking to me about how everything is done. He made sure I was comfortable. Answered all the questions my Fiancé and I had. The front desk waved the fee for surgery since I am using my insurance (which using BCBS texas “Regence” with them was a BREEZE. It also only took about a week for me to get my approval) my surgery date was scheduled for Dec 18! Couldn’t be more thankful for this clinic making the whole process easy for me since I could not literally ANY clinic in Washington that would not do a reduction under insurance without it being ‘gender affirmative treatment’ (not trying to offend anyone. Thats what 5 different clinics in Washington told me.) I recommend this clinic to anyone in Washington/oregon who is looking for a place to go.

Hi! I have my reduction scheduled at Brigham & Women’s plastic surgery DPT with Dr. Simon Talbot. He is wonderful and a highly qualified surgeon who specializes in many departments. Aside from anyone having any experiences with him or the office - I’m SO scared for an over reduction.

We have addressed that thoroughly and I feel my concerns have been taken into consideration. We agreed on around 380 grams removed from each side. I have no idea what size I am right now. I wear an XL-2X in all swim tops, I’d assume an E or an F. Dr said D wouldn’t be much of a reduction and a C would be better. Does anyone have any before an afters with similar stats to mine? Just so worried a C will be too small. I’m 130 pounds and 5.6.

So I’m planning on making some comfort food this weekend for hubby and I to have ready made meals for next week. I’m having surgery this Monday. I know that I’m going to make a kettle of chicken soup this weekend. Looking for ideas/suggestions for some other comfort food??