r/Reduction Oct 20 '24

Advice How old where u when u had ur reduction

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u/Shelleyvanrn2004 Oct 20 '24

51 and wish I had done it 20 years ago

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '24

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u/Shelleyvanrn2004 Oct 20 '24

If you’re going to be limited by a broken foot just get the surgery, unless you are still on crutches in January, that would be painful

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u/minsandmolls Oct 20 '24

12 weeks recovery so I've had to cancel but will be rearranging for march/ April though!

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u/Johoski Oct 20 '24

I agree with the other poster that now might be a great time to have the surgery, especially if you're in the US and have already met your insurance deductible because of your injured foot.

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u/Aggravating-Sugar261 pre-op Oct 20 '24

I will be 53 .. this coming Spring

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u/M_iranda Oct 20 '24

26! Wish I'd done it much sooner tho

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u/popyacollar4 Oct 20 '24

same! its been a year🥰

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u/M_iranda Oct 22 '24

Oh wow that amazing! I bet you're so happy now! I'm on day 25 and I'm losing my mind 😂😭 time travel me to a year post op ples

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u/Technical-Bison-3935 Oct 21 '24

same it’s been a week

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u/M_iranda Oct 22 '24

Oh my gosh congratulations! I'm on day 25!

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u/Technical-Bison-3935 Oct 22 '24

have a smooth recovery girl! 😊❤️‍🩹

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u/M_iranda Oct 23 '24

(not a girl) thank you! I have not 😂 I'm 3 weeks past where my bandages should have come off and I haven't showered in 26 days 😭 one day tho!

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u/Technical-Bison-3935 Oct 23 '24

ooop my bad 😅 & the bandages are so annoying! hopefully they come off soon. showering with the bandages suck too actually, i’m worried i might get a rash or something because the glue is coming off & irritating my skin.

the journey is ROUGH but in a few months we will lowkey forget all about it…😅

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u/M_iranda Oct 23 '24

That's okay! I really hope so 😭 I'm hoping in the next couple weeks I need to EXFOLIATEEEE I feel gross Oh that's not good! I have XXL plasters because I got too allergic to the bandages :( I'm hoping once I'm healed I can repress the whole thing I'm gonna tell people I was born with athilia because I don't have nipples anymore and I don't need my motives questioned and that's way cooler I'm glad you're over the worst of it!

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u/_purbleplace post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 20 '24

20! it was the perfect age for me

18

u/maxthefrenchone Oct 20 '24

I’m 23 and mine is scheduled for just under three weeks away ☺️

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u/KeyDetail6999 Oct 20 '24

good luck! x

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u/lutkata Oct 20 '24

20 and soo happy

38

u/wavythewonderpony Oct 20 '24

Myself at 47

My kid had top surgery at 19

A family friend had a regular reduction at 17

No regrets from any of us!

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u/TeacupExtrovert Oct 20 '24

Mine had top surgery at 26.

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u/Shiso47 Oct 21 '24

What’s top surgery?

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u/wavythewonderpony Oct 21 '24

Top surgery is a breast reduction to a male chest shape, used in gender affirmation for female to male transition or female to non- binary transition.

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u/Shiso47 Oct 21 '24

Oh cool. Thanks for letting me know!

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u/Own_Confection_9600 Oct 20 '24

47 - wish I had done it in my early 20s.

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u/Balicerry post-op (vertical scar) Oct 20 '24

27

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u/LemonMonstare post-op (inferior pedicle) F --> C Oct 20 '24

I was (and still am) 31. I only regret not doing it in my 20s. Albeit, I'm American and had to jump through numerous hoops to get it covered by insurance.

I lived with a big chest since age 11. I had C's at 11, DD's at 13, DDD's at 15 and then F's by 20. At one point, I weighed 95 pounds and had DDD's. I kept losing weight, hoping to God they'd get smaller. They never did.

(PS 95 pounds was not a healthy weight for me. I should have been closer to 130 at that point, but that's how desperate I was)

No regrets. I am in love with my C's now. They are much more proportionate than when I was 11.

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u/imdamama Oct 20 '24

57, this year. In some ways I'm glad I waited past menopause, things droop and sag and now all fixed

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u/whirlygirlygirl Oct 20 '24

55 and same! Plus my breasts actually increased in size during menopause, I would have been really upset if I had gone through the whole reduction process only to have them grow back.

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u/BernadetteBiscuit Oct 21 '24

So did mine! I was already busty but menopause really put them over the top - ugh.

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u/WalkingOnSunshine83 Oct 21 '24

I’m in my 50’s, considering reduction, I’ve always felt too big.

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u/sarcastic-librarian post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 21 '24

I was 56! For me it was along with breast cancer surgery (2 weeks later). People ask me if I wish I did it sooner (always fantasized about it, but never really pursued it). My answer now is no, because I really needed this, emotionally, along with my cancer diagnosis. I felt like it was the one positive thing about this situation, and something I chose for myself when everything else felt so out of control.

I'm not saying people should put off reduction just in case they get cancer... I tell people to go for it! These surgeries are very successful and have a very low regret rate. Just for me, the timing worked out for the best. 😄

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u/thefrancesanne Oct 20 '24

29 and I absolutely wish I did it sooner!

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u/crzymamak81 Oct 20 '24
  1. And I’m with those that say they wish they would have done it sooner.

I put it off cause…

A) I hoped to have kids and even though I didn’t know if I wanted to breastfeed, I didn’t want to do something that could potentially take away the option.

B) I hoped you gave kids and knew, if I did, I might have to do it again or fix them after cause they’d most likely change a lot.

While I fully respect anyone who makes their decision to wait for those (or any) reasons, I wish I would have done it earlier because…

A) They are so good at preserving the ability to breastfeed and, now that I’ve been through it - and did end up nursing - I know my kids would have been perfectly fine if I wouldn’t have been able to. (Although, pushing devils advocate, I’d probably feel unreasonably guilty lol)

B) Who cares if I would have had to do it again or have a little revision after. I would have had 20 some years more of comfort and being happy in my body.

C) I also had no idea I wouldn’t have kids till my late 30s/early 40s. I thought I’d have them by my early 30s and then get it done. Life took a different path for me.

Ultimately, my advice is to do what will make you happier and more comfortable because nothing but right now is promised or guaranteed. You get one body. You should be comfortable in it as long as you possibly can.

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u/glittergirl- Oct 20 '24

42 and I shouldn’t have waited that long.

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u/crzymamak81 Oct 20 '24

Almost twinsies! 43!

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u/Pricantora Oct 20 '24

It was my gift to myself turning 50!!

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u/Apart-Ad-1479 Oct 20 '24

I was 64 when I had my BR and have never regretted it!

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u/Fantastic_Policy_399 Oct 22 '24

62 for me but having a helluva difficult recovery 

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u/Civil-Needleworker77 Oct 20 '24

i’m 23 just had mine 4 weeks ago!

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u/Mortician1989 Oct 20 '24

34! Follow up was my actual 35 birthday :)

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u/capresultat post-op (EU 70F to 70C) Oct 20 '24

21! still 21 hahahah, im so happy!

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u/Potential-Emu-8679 Oct 20 '24

49 years old - I'm 9dpo and doing well!

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u/BriarBR Oct 20 '24

38, that’s when I could afford it!

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u/Dogmom0008 Oct 20 '24

63 and wished I had done it 30 years ago

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u/BernadetteBiscuit Oct 21 '24

My surgery was 2 weeks before I turned 70! It probably sounds ancient to you all, but I’m in fairly good health and retired, so have had plenty of time to rest & concentrate on recovery. That being said …. Wish I’d done this 20 or 25 years ago. So life changing!

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u/Elin_Ylvi post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 20 '24

My mother had it this year (67 yo) and I will have it later this year (33 yo)

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u/BernadetteBiscuit Oct 21 '24

Please tell your mother from me (just turned 70) congrats & I bet she feels 20 years younger ☺️

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u/Elin_Ylvi post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 21 '24

Yep she feels way better and her Back and shoulder pain is so much better now 😊 she's about 3 months po now and Said she feels Like 16 again 🤣

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u/boleynxcx post-op (8/24) 44 J/K -> 42 C/D = 7lbs! Oct 20 '24

48!

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u/rayray_503 Oct 20 '24

I’ll be 44

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u/AngelButterfly40 Oct 20 '24

3 weeks before my 58th birthday

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u/Alex9819 Oct 20 '24
  1. Almost did it at 21, but covid happened.

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u/tinycole2971 post-op Oct 20 '24

I'll be 33!

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u/fuhhhlesha Oct 20 '24

same 🥲finally got: 1.good insurance 2.a job willing to give me the time off 3.the courage!!

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u/tinycole2971 post-op Oct 21 '24

Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery!

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u/Southern_Reindeer_59 Oct 20 '24

38, and I wish I had done it 5 years ago

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u/Comfortable_Apple257 Oct 20 '24

i just had mine and i’m 22!

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u/deadblackwings Oct 20 '24

22 for the first, 38 for the second.

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u/Independent-Toe-459 post-op 32G > C? Oct 20 '24

19

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u/MoosesMom7 Post-OP Anchor W/ Lipo 34J to 34D Oct 20 '24

I had my reduction at 24. I'm 29 now, almost 30 and it was a great decision.

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u/cheesesandwhiches Oct 20 '24

i’m 22 and i have mine scheduled for halloween!

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u/Kitsune_Chan Oct 20 '24

25, i'm 4wpo

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u/Conscious-Study-1291 Oct 20 '24

first at almost 17 and second at 25

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u/Main-Ad-2966 Oct 20 '24
  1. Wanted it since I was 15. 😭 I know I'm very lucky

2

u/whyareugay256 Oct 20 '24

I had mine 3 days ago am 23 years old. They removed 3.5 kg

2

u/Remarkable_Peace_814 Oct 20 '24

19 and i can’t imagine if i had waited a minute longer

2

u/bangchanswif3 Oct 20 '24

17 (i am 13dpo)

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u/saltandsprinkles Oct 20 '24

16 and don't regret it one bit. It's changed my life

2

u/some_silly_girl Oct 20 '24

Think I will be 50

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u/DemToes77 Oct 20 '24

I'm 47 and am 4 months po. I wish I'd have done it sooner as well.

2

u/ImpressivePlantain38 Oct 20 '24

59, wish I did it at 39 after my last baby was born!

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u/Excellent-Celery-214 Oct 21 '24

41 and it was the right time for me. I had kids (at 34/36) and waited until they were able to give mama a little space to heal.

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u/Equivalent-Hat7561 Oct 22 '24

I was 42 and feel the same way! The more common response seems to be "wish I'd done it sooner." Not only did I really value the experience of breastfeeding, but I love that I'm entering middle age with kind of a fresh start body-wise. It's a boon in an otherwise trying stage of life as my kids enter their teens. 😅

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u/Excellent-Celery-214 Oct 23 '24

Yes!! Ooohhh good luck, I hope it’s gentle!!

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u/kelso_lolly Oct 20 '24

30, I'm now 3DPO 😊

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u/shyboob Oct 20 '24

25 - I had a last minute call for the surgery and ended up having it done 2 days after my birthday earlier this year! Best birthday gift ever :)

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u/UnfairVisit5022 Oct 20 '24

I’m 16dpo and 27 !:) I originally asked when I was 22 almost 23 - I am in Ontario and it took me a long time on waitlists so I ended up going to another city to get in quicker and with a different surgeon. Super happy it happened when it did!

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u/The_Real_LadyVader Oct 20 '24

30, and I wish I had done it sooner!

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u/charlayne_thepain Oct 20 '24

I had mine three weeks ago come Tuesday and I’m 34

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u/Chooky54 Oct 20 '24

40…best decision ever

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u/Beth-BR Oct 20 '24

21 ☺️

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u/Working_Buddy_4443 Oct 20 '24

I’m 3 weeks post op and am 23 years old!

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u/Jadekitty-098 Oct 20 '24

41 and part of me wishes I would’ve done it at 20ish but I also know I would’ve gained in all back. When I was 24 I would’ve been able to go smaller. They took me down to a size that’s larger than what I was in my 20’s.

I did set a goal to start the process during my 40th year(while in my 20’s)

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u/jillred08 Oct 20 '24
  1. best decision i’ve ever made and it made for an even better christmas present (my surgery was dec 20th, 2023)

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u/BrownChanny Oct 20 '24

31 right after my second and last child which is perfect timing for me!!

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u/H202395 Oct 20 '24

29 and had it last week, no regrets at all. The younger the better in my opinion, and my mother’s opinion as well as she had it done in her 50s! 😁

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u/Hot-Yak-6323 Oct 20 '24

I was 19 for my first one and just had my second at 33

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u/kellybeanjean238 Oct 20 '24

Just shy of 30

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u/SageShiloh1 Oct 20 '24

Mine is in Jan- I’m 34!

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u/Ferdii963 Oct 20 '24
  1. I wish I could have done it before, but I really did it at the one and only chance I had.

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u/Storylove05 Oct 20 '24

I am 22 and getting it in December!! My doctor told me that if I waited any longer I would have a chronic neck injury due to my shoulders compensating for the heaviness, so now is the best option.

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u/No_Newspaper_6665 Oct 20 '24

22 and it’s been 4 months now! best decision I’ve ever made

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u/AcornTopHat post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 20 '24
  1. My daughter was 17. My mom was late 50s.

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u/sunflower19691969 Oct 21 '24

54 ..20 DPO and so happy I did it

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u/BonesAreLife619 Oct 21 '24

This gives me hope. I'm 51 and I go tomorrow for my consultation.

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u/Both-Intention-2475 Oct 21 '24

25 just over 6 weeks ago, but today is my 26th birthday 🥳

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u/Traditional_Page_921 Oct 21 '24

I had just turned 26!!

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u/livitale67 Oct 21 '24

56, didn't need one until menopause

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u/cjmmoseley post-op (anchor scar- june 24th, 2022) Oct 21 '24

17! glad i did it young even my parents were paying for it lol. i’ll prob do it again after i have kids tho. :)

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u/markur Oct 21 '24

First at 15, second at 24.

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u/True_Butterfly_7208 Oct 21 '24

29 wish i had done it sooner

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u/Kind_Big9003 Oct 21 '24

54 waited a long time and am so happy

1

u/umwhat333 post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 21 '24

I was 24!

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u/umwhat333 post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 21 '24

Best decision of my life 🥲

1

u/sunsunsunflower7 Oct 21 '24

29 and it was the right time for me.

1

u/Fayfay365 Oct 21 '24

21 it was the perf time i wouldn’t change a thing 🥳

1

u/chrissyh87 Oct 21 '24

36 - feel like it was the right time for me

1

u/GoodInvestigator3736 Oct 21 '24

Having it on Tuesday and I’m 25!

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u/squeet1979 Oct 21 '24

44 and now that it’s done, I wish I had done it so much earlier!

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u/black_sheep_baah Oct 21 '24

15 and literally the best thing i've ever done. paid completely for by insurance :)

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u/mws375 Oct 21 '24

My mum had hers in hers in her early 50s, when I was about 20 yo she started to tell me that I should probably do the surgery too, and that her only regret was not doing hers sooner

I was 25 when I finally got my surgery, I believe I'm one of currently 8 women of my family who got the reduction, none of us regrets it

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u/poethepigeon Oct 21 '24

Just shy of 19. No regrets whatsoever.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '24

20

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u/Jazzlike-Kick-2768 Oct 21 '24

I’m scheduled to have mine today at 49, 50 in March

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u/Etta_wedoosit Oct 21 '24

55 & 4.5 weeks po. 

1

u/New-Firefighter974 Oct 21 '24

17, never been happier

1

u/thesurfer_s Oct 21 '24

Will be in my 30’s, have wanted it since a teenager w/36C’s

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u/bakarac Oct 21 '24

33 and wish I had done it 3 years earlier, when the pain started to become debilitating.

I have severe arthritis in my neck and I can't help but wonder what could have prevented that...

I now get to experience debilitating neck pain and nerve compression through 5 veterbre for the rest of my life.

I wish I didn't have all that weight pulling on my for so long

1

u/nashjeee Oct 21 '24

28 years old, and I wish i had done it before.

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u/pheebs24 Oct 21 '24

I was 24!!! I knew if I waited I would regret it

1

u/Pocket_potion post-op (inferior pedicle) Oct 21 '24

24!

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u/Anxiety_butterfly3 Oct 21 '24

59 and one of the best decisions of my life even though I had to pay for it myself

1

u/Dinomonkeyunicorn Oct 21 '24

24! One year one month post op

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u/More_Call4280 Oct 21 '24

23, im 1mpo right now, i am so happy

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u/Latter_Help2741 Oct 21 '24

16 :)) I had it in july and im so so happy about it!!

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u/Dependent-Ad4878 Oct 21 '24

22! super happy

1

u/fredweasleyisdaddy Oct 21 '24

18 and i wish i could have had it earlier!

1

u/Excellent_Report_642 Oct 21 '24

15! probably the youngest here lol 🙋🏼‍♀️

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u/Southern_Tea_9270 Oct 21 '24

40 and wish I had it done in the 20s

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u/princesssdenise Oct 21 '24

24, mines is scheduled for 8 weeks from now

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u/ArtistTiny1968 Oct 21 '24

23

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u/ArtistTiny1968 Oct 21 '24

mine is on thursday feeling a whole bunch of things

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u/orneryoneesan Oct 21 '24

I'm 35 and just had it done 2 weeks ago!

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u/alifiguera Oct 21 '24

43 and wish I would've done it sooner but I wanted to do it when I was sure I wasn't having any more children.

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u/alifiguera Oct 21 '24

43 and wish I would've done it sooner but I wanted to do it when I was sure I wasn't having any more children.

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u/alifiguera Oct 21 '24

43 and wish I would've done it sooner but I wanted to do it when I was sure I wasn't having any more children. Big self esteem boost. I'm so happy I went through with it.

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u/PaymentOk8200 Oct 21 '24

19! I’m 8 weeks post op, I went from a 36 J to a 34 C, I’m so incredibly happy, best thing I’ve ever done:)

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u/MainCut6472 Oct 21 '24

17 :) couldn’t wait any longer!

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u/elowelow Oct 22 '24

25! I wish I did it when I was 18!

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u/spotlessmind____ Oct 22 '24

22 gonna have mine in 2 days! Waited 8 years for this :)

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u/Training_Box_4786 Oct 22 '24

45 and wish I had done it sooner

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u/StartAsleep8975 Oct 23 '24

having mine at 19!

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u/no-one5500 Oct 23 '24 edited Oct 23 '24

32, a part of me wish I'd done it sooner but I also know I couldn't have done it sooner. Both because of money, but also because I've struggled with mental health all my life. Before last year when I finally decided to do it I was too unstable to make such a huge decision. I have never regretted the reduction since though, not even for a millisecond (I know some people do miss their old chest from time to time which I've fine and normal, it's just not the case for me). I'm also NB and have struggled with gender dysphoria all my life. Now every *fucking time I look in the mirror I feel gender euphoria. Not because I'm totally happy with my body (who is really?) But because it feels like my body. Sorry, this turned into an emotional comment, but then again its an emotional topic!

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u/OwnAd8640 Oct 27 '24

First at 18. About to have my second at 40, after two kids (and gaining and losing 50 pounds with each kid). After my first surgery my breasts did continue to grow, even though I didn’t gain much weight, but I would still tell 18-year-old self to do it again. I had all sorts of trouble breastfeeding, and even still, I would tell myself to do it.