How long did you wait?
Did it hurt?
Were you told to lose weight beforehand?
2007-04-27 05:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by ♀SaintsRLFC♀ 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
hi there, i have been told to lose weight before they will even put me on the list. once i get to the weight target my doctor will put me on the list.
i have been told by a friend that has had it done that it hurts for about 2 weeks.
but i think i am still going to have it done as my boobie doos lol course me enough pain.
i would rather 2 weeks of pain than suffering for the rest of my life.
as for the list there is about a 1 and a half year wait here in wales.
hope this helps :)
2007-04-27 06:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by hayley s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had one on the NHS but I had my reduction last week. I am in Australia and have paid AU $11,000- I don't have private health cover but I just went through a private Plastic Surgeon and paid it straight out (thanks to the $9000 loan from my parents)
Although it has cost me AU $11,000 I will get back $3000 from Medicare and Health Tax Benefit. So it hasn't worked out to be too expensive at all- and I got straight into the surgeon.
He did not tell me that I had to lose any weight. I was on a high for about 4 days after the surgery because I was so excited with my new boobs, I'm only 21 so I have healed very well and without much pain at all.
I only had my surgery 10 days ago.
I woke up 15 minutes after my operation was finished and I was only in recover for 20 mins, so only awake for 5 minutes before they took me back to my room as I was so alert and pumped. I spent one night in hospital and then took strong pain killers for 6 days. I am still swollen now so twice a day I put ice packs on each breast which takes the swelling down.
The most pain for me was cause from the swelling as your breasts feel huge and look like they have grown back to full size all over again but this goes away. My other pain is mainly when the feeling comes back into my nipples and then disappears again- this happens a lot and is so frustrating but it is so worth it.
Immediately after my surgery I could sit up straight and had correct posture and no back, neck or shoulder pain, it is an amazing feeling.
I hope this has helped you
2007-04-28 01:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by renee.emily 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have in 2000.
Best thing I ever did.
It normally took 2 years on a waiting list but I kept asking for a cancellation and was in in just over 12 months.
It does hurt, but not agony, more uncomfortable.
Generally you are kept in overnight to make sure you feel ok as its quite an operation.
Unfortunately I got a nasty infection in my cut that I was back in hospital a few days later on for a week.
But even after all that I still would go through it because life is sooo much more comfortable and I can wear bras from any shop and tight Tshirts and even go braless.....wonderful.
I was not asked to lose weight even though I was quite big.
If they do, then try to lose some...it all helps!!
Good luck xxx
2007-04-27 05:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had to deal with the NHS but I know some women on the breast reduction support board I frequent have to deal with them and I'm SO GLAD I don't!
http://www.breasthealthonline.com
they have a reduction support forum and an insurance forum to help you.
I (USA) didn't have to lose weight. All I had to do was complain about back/neck/shoulder pain.
As for the surgery itself, I had no pain afterwards. It all depends on how you handle pain. I didn't need my prescription Vicodin at all. I was off work for two weeks and on light duty for another two weeks as to not screw up my incisions.
Good luck!
2007-04-27 05:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not me, but my friend just has. I think your BMI (body mass index) has to be a certain level, she waited about a year and was sore for a few days afterward, but nothing that painkillers couldn't cure.
I also have another friend who got her private medical insurer to pay for it on 'back problems' grounds. Depending on who the consultant is will 'big up' your stresses and get Bupa or similar to pay.
Both were very pleased with their results. Sadly for me, if you took any more of mine away, I would pass for an ironing board!
2007-04-27 06:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my sister had one about 3 years ago. she waited about 12 months i think.
2007-04-27 05:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by fosyfos 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no i havent
2007-04-27 06:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by Emma K 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋