Question:
Has any one had a breast reduction after the surgery?

I am 2 1/2 years post op and have lost the weight I am going to. The problem I have is I am still quite busty and wondered if any one has had a breast reduction after the surgery. And was it sucessfull. or is it not recommended. I still get back aches, and I am sagging since the surgery.    — chris M. (posted on March 28, 2000)

March 28, 2000
Hi Chris, funny you post this...I went to talk to my plastic surgeon about a tummy tuck and a breast "lift" and to my great amazement, he told me I would have to have a breast reduction. I have lost well over a 100 pounds and still wear a D cup. Although, I never considered myself, at this size, to be overly big chested. When I weighed 250 pounds, my breasts were huge. I still have problems associated w/ my larger-than-normal breast, but having had them for so long I never thought twice about THEM actually being the problem until my plastic surgery consult. I am hoping to have them reduced and lifted soon...And to rid myself of the problems associated w/ being big breasted. I just wanted to let you know, you aren't the only one out there =) Good Luck, Marni
   — Marni

March 28, 2000
Boy, I guess we each have our crosses to bare. I have the opposite problem as I have no chest left. It was the first to go. My girlfriend had breast reduction surgery and looks great now. I say do whatever makes you feel better. Hope all goes well. If I had the money, I would have a breast augmentation! Good luck to you, Barb
   — BARBARA R.

March 28, 2000
Hi Chris, I'm sorry I'm not gonna be much help at this time with answering your question, but I'd like to stay in touch with you so we can share info with each other along the way. You see I too am planning to have breast reduction surgery. I have my first consult May 4th with a plastic surgeon. I have no doubt that I qualify or fit the criteria for my ins to cover this, my only drawback at this time may be that I need to loose more weight before they'll do it, but I'll find that out May 4th. I'm 6mos. post-op, down -135lbs., but still have another 125+lbs. to go, at that point I'll go for the TT. Take care, Debi :) my email is: [email protected]
   — Debi K.

July 17, 2003
Hello! I am 3 years post op (today) and have lost close to 100lbs. I have always had large breasts, and even with the weight loss, was still quite uncomfortable with the size (DD). I had a reduction almost 4 months ago and I haven't regretted it for a minute! I am now a 38C, something I haven't seen since high school (I'm 45). The recovery time is very minimal and I experienced little pain. As an added plus, they are now lifted and for lack of a better work, "perky"....something they NEVER were. I suffered from a bad back, sore neck, and the weight loss made them sag. My doctor provided documentation and pictures to my HMO and I was approved with no problem. The key is to find a good plastic surgeon you trust. Good luck!
   — cheryl W.