Breast reduction

Has anybody had breast reduction after wls? Is it painful? What was the recovery time? Any regrets? I'm having it done on Feb 22. Thanks for any input?

I had it done about 6 yrs. ago. The best thing I ever did. Went from ddd to c and love it. IThe surgery for was painful as many are. But it was worth it. The only regreat I have is not shopping around for a doctor that didn't leave as much scarring. Good luck.

I had a breast reduction before my band surgery. Yes, it was painful. The surgery took longer than expected because like many other very fair-skinned people, I'm a "bleeder", so being anesthetized for so long also took a toll on me (I felt like I'd been run over with a truck). My recovery time was about 2 weeks, mainly because the lateral incisioins (which go from the center of my chest to under my arms) made reaching and lifting movements difficult. I have absolutely no regrets. It is such a relief to look and feel "normal" - no more back pain and my clothes fit better.

I have to mention, though, that it took me months to get used to my smaller breasts, and I've heard other breast reduction patients say the same thing. Being the girl with big boobs got me a lot of attention when I was younger, and it was disconcerting to say goodbye to that image of myself.

But again...no regrets!

Jean

I had a breast reduction done also!  It was best decision I ever done for myselff.  My was done about 10 years ago and I am still happy with my results..

Melanie --

I had brachioplasty and a breast lift a year ago (the Thursday before Thanksgiving)

I went from a 44C to a 36 full B ----

I took 10 days off -- and then went back to my desk job easily.

I had very little real pain -- more discomfort, really.

I bought some 'cuddleunders' at Ross -- and I wore them between my skin/incisions and my front close bra --- they were so soft and cozy.

Best of luc****rtainly am thrilled with the results I got (just had a consult for a tummy tuck today).