Breast reduction/ Pendulous breasts

So happy for you. My pediatrician suggested to my mom that I should have a breast reduction when I was 14 years old, I was already in a C cup. My mom told the doctor no way. I am now 67- 5 feet tall 120 lbs and wear a triple D. I finally decided to see a surgeon to discuss a reduction, I have moderate to severe scoliosis and rather than constantly taking muscle relaxers I figured it’s time to bite the bullet. Hope all goes well for you!

Thank you for sharing. I am going to send in a proposal to Dr. Phil's Program. More women need to know about why breast reduction is so important as a health matter and quality of life.
Since I have osteo, I started weightlifting years ago and built up my neck and back. So, I do not have the pain associated with the heavy chest. But, I have the grooves on my shoulders. With PT and strength training you may be able to conquer the pain and weak back. I support all women to go out and train for bicycling, swimming, weight machines, free weights, and good old walking. My life has improved radically with an emphasis on increased activity and physical fitness. I anticipate a personal transformation with this upcoming surgery. Finally, weight off your lungs. This is a health issue with breathing as well. Insurance plans are learning to authorize and reimburse for this type of surgery which I call a medical necessity. Thank you.

I'm responding to this very old message of yours in hopes of finding responses from you and posts from others that are more current. I don't see a follow up from you, so I'll just say, I hope you are happy with the outcome of your procedure.

I fit into your category of breast reduction with pendulous breast. And I'm scheduled to have the surgery sometime in September 2025. I saw my plastic surgeon a week ago and since then I have been searching the net to familiarize myself with the process. And with that, I've been learning more about what questions to ask my doctor and his assistant. Wishing all of us the best. Carolyn

I know of one person who had this surgery done. She said that her female surgeon underplayed the recovery process to her. The patient wasn’t given a realistic picture of what recovery looks like. Just be sure and ask what post-surgical life will be like until you are 100% healed. Realize that your doctor will be removing a lot of tissue, and that there will be pain with the healing process. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thank you Barbara. I did not go through with the surgery. Because, I was asking the nurse or nurse assistant too many questions, I was dropped by the surgeon.
So, now, I am happy with myself and have accepted "large breasts" as an Active Senior. Besides, when I went to a Medicare surgeon, he indicated that even though my breasts were large, he did not believe that he could remove enough fat tissue to satisfy Medicare's requirements. I appreciated his honesty.
I was concerned that the private practice surgeon was performing this surgery on women who had obesity. I think that is unfair to such women.
Let us work with women on losing weight first and using the current approved interventions that are now available.
Yes, minimal information was provided on the recovery. But, the private practice surgeon was cautious with me, because I am articulate and "...asks too many questions!"

Thank you, Barbara. I've already started a long list of questions.

Hello. I am glad to respond, since I am a 75-year-old woman with pendulous breasts. I was excited to have the procedure. But then, I reconsidered, since I was not able to have answers to my questions.
The office staff were dressed in business suits. I had no idea who had nurse training.
Because I was asking questions with the "assistant," I was reported as concerned regarding the recovery.
I believe that the recovery is extensive. The surgeon did not think that I would qualify, since I was asking so many questions.
I had a concern that the M.D. The surgeon was performing this procedure on women who had conditions of obesity. I thought that was unfair to women who may need to make lifestyle changes with weight loss first before they proceed with invasive surgery for breast reduction.
Now, I like my body image even with pendulous breasts. I visited a bra fitting store and purchased new bras that were specifically designed for my size.
I am physically fit. I do not desire to have breast reduction any longer. I had a body-image problem.
I recommend seeking some therapy to make sure that your decision is not about self-esteem or body image. I like my body even with the pendulous breasts. My attitude has changed.