Diary of a Breast Reduction: Michelle’s Blog 2
February 20th, 2014
Introduction: Almost 113,000 women choose to have breast reduction surgery every year. Our patient kindly shares her story with our readers in Guest Blog series Part 2. Michelle’s story continues about her experience and why she is considering surgery.
Michelle writes: As I mentioned last time, before my health issue, my desire to have smaller breasts was completely about “looks.” I have really changed my lifestyle. I have been eating healthy and working out, and I’ve lost and kept off 50 pounds. My breasts however, didn’t change. They remained heavy and now they’re sagging from the weight loss. I have discomfort, my shoulders hurt and the bra straps cut into my skin. I also have back pain and headaches. To keep up with my working out, I have to wear two sports bras during exercise. Now my desire to have smaller breasts is more than “looks.” It is about keeping up with my new and sustained lifestyle, it is about feeling good on the outside to match how I feel on the inside.
So I’ve asked all of my questions and I have only 2 more weeks to go now until my surgery. I am excited and anxious and I’m having dreams about how I will feel and look after the surgery. Honestly, I can’t wait! More to come… read here.
Diary of a Breast Reduction: Michelle’s Story
February 19th, 2014
Introduction: Almost 113,000 women choose to have breast reduction surgery every year and our patient kindly shares her story with our readers in a multi-part Guest Blog. Here is Michelle’s story about her experience.
Michelle writes: I heard about Dr. Bashioum on the radio, I read up on the Internet, and then I scheduled a consultation to meet him. I was nervous at first to have an examination and give my reasons for wanting the surgery during our discussion about the procedure. But, after meeting with Dr. Bashioum, he put ALL of the worries to rest. His bedside manner was immediate. He walked into the room and responded like we had known each other for years. It was a great first impression.
I have seriously been thinking about this since my breasts developed early in 4th grade when I skipped a training bra all together, going straight to a “B” cup. I have been heavy all my life, and it caught up with me in 1997 when my gallbladder got so infected and inflamed, I had to be hospitalized for 7 days. My condition was due to very bad eating habits and complications of being obese. I was at my heaviest at 187 pounds. Before my health issue, my desire to have smaller breasts was completely about “looks.” This health issue served as a wake-up call for me.
More about how I changed my lifestyle, focused on my health and my decision about breast reduction surgery, coming up next time. Read it here.
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