I'm so sorry you had to go through this. It sounds super traumatic. Thank goodness they had the sense to keep you in after the second surgery.

awww so sorry hun ....I have been watching and looking for your bids everyday and I just want you to know that I really appreciate your honesty and taking time out to blog about this experience. My surgery date is Oct 13 so I am preparing myself for the good the bad and the worst and you are really helping me. Take care of yourself and get as much rest as you can....I know its hard I will be praying for your swift recovery so you can hold your babies

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+Yvette Allen Thank you, hon. I really appreciate the support. I'll keep my fingers crossed that yours goes well. It's hard, but it gets better every day. :)

@missMarrry1

3 жыл бұрын

Hello did you get the surgery

Thank you so much for being brutally honest about your story! I'm a mom to a 2 year old and will be going for a reduction in Feb 2016. I've been hesitating to get it because I'm concerned about my little one being affected negatively by it. I'm glad you got through it, this is my biggest fear but hoping for the best'

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+kim valencia Have you had your surgery yet? It really is difficult when there are kids involved, but your quality of life will improve so very much. Thinking of you and sending good thoughts!

Thank yu for being so truthful. I’m making plans to get a reduction!! I absolutely love this video.

Thanks for this! I have been going through video after video of recovery stories and not one has addressed kids! I have 3 girls (5,2,1-- weaned Monday for surgery in Nov). So I absolutely appreciate it. I have wanted one for soooo long (since College--over 15 yrs ago). Childcare is my hesitancy! BUT I"m still doing it!

I am in my 5th week of recovery. Recommendations- sleep sitting up and have a friend stay with you 24/7 for the first 3 days. She kept me on meds and I don't remember much. By the 4th day I was sore but Norco fixed that. Let someone baby you and monitor your wounds. I ate lightly- yogurts, grilled cheese sandwich, that kind of stuff. Drink lots of fluids to wash out the drugs they gave you for surgery. If possible see if a friend has a portapotty to stay next to the bed so you don't need to move much. My first week went well. They gave me antibiotics from the start. I am doing great, using silicone gels to cover the scars, they help minimize the scars. This is a process. The best part is I can stand up straight easily- the purpose of the reduction was to help my back. And no back pain. Would I do it again- YES YES YES YES

Hi Katie. I wish I would have watched this video before my surgery. I feel I might have waited a bit longer. I’ve been waiting quite some time for my surgery to even be considered because of all my other help issues I’m facing but they finally game me the go ahead and I took the first opening they had. It got postponed the first date because I had a mysterious infection in my blood and I had to go through several rounds of dialysis.. that should have been a warning sign but I didn’t listen. So my surgery was back on .. had it done last Tuesday.. had complications during surgery which is making it a rough recovery, I went in for my one week visit and I had a bit of redness going on that I brought to my doctors attention along with a slight 101 fever. He told me he wasn’t worried about it and he’d see me in 3 weeks.. so off home i go.. & here I am now writing to you as I came across your video while google searching indications of infection post breast reduction and when to ask my doctor....yeah I get pretty specific and I’m glad I did . Your video.. to the very end was every bit helpful. As I’m getting ready to go to the ER 😔 so glad you’re recovered and very thankful for your video!

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm going to have my surgery this Tuesday that's in 2 days time! I'm nervous as hell!

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

I totally understand the nervousness. It's a scary but very exciting surgery! All I can advise is to realize that no matter what happens, you'll get through it. Mine took quite a LONG time to heal, and even now nearly a year later, it's not as nice looking as I was hoping. BUT I am still so very glad I did it. It has literally changed my life. It felt like the worst decision ever for a few months after surgery, but now I am really happy. Good luck!

Thankyou so much for all of your insights and honesty. . I am wondering how you are now?

I had Breast Reduction surgery 4/18/2017, I am STILL experiencing pain and discomfort. under my arms feels very tight and as if I am walking around with tennis balls under my arms. a little OVER a month after surgery, my left side incisions started to open and an internal stitch had to be removed. they look ok but on a daily I feel like I need several showers or time to ice for relief. the incision openings have been the sane with no closing for 2wks. the surgeon just tells me its normal. no fever BUT at 46yrs old this recovery has been VERY hard. i do have numbness (not nipples) on left side.

So the surgeons are happy to take your money and do the surgery... but any adequate post-op care goes out the window!!! They should be held responsible for their indifference. Fever for that long clearly indicates something is wrong. I'm not a doctor, but I've had major surgery a few times and know this.

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest problem was that when I and my husband called them, the only people we got to speak with were interns. They didn't want to deal with it, I guess. It was disappointing for sure. I'm glad I finally went to the ER, but I'm still furious that it got to that point.

I am absolutely amazed that you went home a mere two hours after surgery. A temperature is a clear sign of infection which they seemed to ignore. Where did you find this surgeon?

I'm going through this right now, I'm 8 weeks post op and have a big, deep wound. I'm packing mine also, how long did yours take to heal? I've been very positive about the whole thing bit and starting to get an bit depressed and discouraged.

😂 the spider story. Thankyou for sharing! this is the kinda breast reduction experience not many share. Super helpful thankyou!!!

I had drains for the first week. I love the drains!! They help a lot!!!

I feel your pain i had surgery 3 days ago the pain is no joke im crying every day hopefully we will be better soon 😭

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+Chica Marte Bless you. I'm so sorry for your pain. It is no fun, and hopefully we will both feel better and recover very soon.

@chicamarte1

8 жыл бұрын

+Katie Reed (A Mother Thing) yes feeling a little better today just tried all I want to is be in bed hope your feeling better to

Such an awful experience. Bad surgeons and bad hospitals are such a dangerous combination. Hope you are doing great now!

OK so which doctor did you got to, so I never even have to consider them...

I am so glad you made this breast reduction "reality" vlog. My surgery is next month and I have a 6 (almost 7) month old and am freaking out about not being able to carry him. How long until you can hold your babies again?

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+nz1792 They told me it'd be about 6 weeks until I can pick them up, but I have been able to at least have them in my lap if I'm very careful. Good luck to you!

Did they give you antibiotics after surgery to take at home?

Thank goodness you never ended up with Sepsis. Thanks for sharing this. Makes me feel I’m not alone after my ordeal. I had fever, burst stitches, abscess and wound dehiscence on top both breasts. No drains in the beginning either. I hope things are great now and you are fully healed mentally and physically.

Hello im on day 8 today :( its in the itching stage i feel like dying how bad it is, but its nothing compare too everything you are going through, i hope and pry you get well soon i don't have children, but I completely know where you coming from about responsibilities. Be well take care! Your video is very educational.

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+Maria Ortiz Thank you maria. I'm so glad you found it helpful, and i hope the itching has gone away!

@OloveMeowiesCreations-63945

4 жыл бұрын

I saw on previous video liquid benadryl goes through the system and helps with the itching. Thank you for sharing your valuable information and hope all is well for you. Thank God you have a loving supportive husband! My fellow is a true blessings as well. Prayers and Hugs!

what doctor did the surgery?

dont people go back to the surgeon after a day or two just to see if everything is ok?

I had drains. It really helps. Getting them out feels weird= take some norco/pain med before you go. They took they out along with the staples.

@samanthalindsey3570

5 жыл бұрын

i didn't have any pain medication when i got my drains removed ouch!

Poor thing hopefully its all good now. The spider comes to some people its huge and it hangs as if its going to crawl towards you lol I saw this without meds and screamed jumped out of bed took all blankets with me. No one believed me it was big hairy gross 😩I am 13 days post op from DDD to a Small C mine went well I had drains for one day. Ended up in hospital for infection on arm where needle was put. But I’m okay now boobs look great I am so happy I did it. I hope you finally got better and your happy. Seem like a pretty tough lady good on you for sharing. Let me know how you are now ? Gillian from Australia

So sorry you went through this. Your doc should have given you drains. Do hope all is well now.

had surgery nov 12. the first 2 weeks were not that bad pain wise but something changed in week 3. i started having pain in my right rib cage ...i thought that was odd. i had very large breasts, 48dd, i had swelling in both, redness in both, but the nipples....no no no they did not look right. they were turning black.i just thought it was a bloody scab. but it wasnt. i was seeing my surgeon weekly. oh by the way i had had breast cancer in my right breast and had damaged tissue from that and the scar from the lumpectomy. anyway, on my 3rd week to see the surgeon he picked off that dead crusty tissue. i bled like a stuck pig. i was in horrible pain. he told me it would get better and stop turning black. it didnt. i didnt have fever but breast nipples kept hurting more and more. i saw the surgeon last monday...they picked off more shit. and and i thought i was going to pass out. and sent me home. between last monday and today dec 21 something has changed for the worse. i have horrible holes where my nipples were. i actually have tiny nipples which frankly i dont care about at this point but i have black, yellow, red tissue , slime but here is the worse part...both of my nipple areas smell worse than something that has been dead in the road. no matter how much i clean the areas and no matter how much i change the bandages the smell stays. it is so bad i sprayed perfume all around my neck. even that does not help at all. i see the doctor in the morning ....i want him to send me to the hospital e.r. if he does not then he needs to send me to another doc who knows what he is doing. however, i am thinking about going to the e.r. by myself and let them look at what is going on with me. at this point i think the dead nasty tissue should be removed, and fat/skin taken from my stomach and to fill in the craters that will be left behind. oh and to make matters worse my surgeon is retiring dec 31. isnt that great? all i wanted was a breast reduction because i was so big. i had back neck pain, upper back pain, pain at shoulder blades......but now i have two small boobs, which is what i wanted, but 2 craters where the nipples should be. what the heck! my email is chimp1@nc.rr.com thanks

@loufuddrucker391

8 жыл бұрын

+Lou Fuddrucker update. saw a wound doctor jan 4. when he saw my gaping holes you could tell by the look on his face it was pretty bad. he said i needed a real good cleanup so they stuffed lidocaine wads of cotton in the holes and begun to dig (my other doctor would never numb me because he said it was just dead stuff anyway) but it didnt stop me from looking at what he got out of me and it was a lot of stuff of many colors. the next day i would have like to got drunk except i dont drink and have no bourbon. i have to go back once a week and go through this. still glad i got the boobs reduced though.

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+Lou Fuddrucker I'm so sorry you had to go through so much. It's no fun when things don't go perfectly. It took me many months to recover, and I'm still not 100%, but I'd definitely do it again. I hope you are doing better now.

@loufuddrucker391

8 жыл бұрын

doing much better...all infection gone ...wounds closing quickly..

@SheshtynPaola

8 жыл бұрын

+Lou Fuddrucker so the surgeon was picking off necrotic tissue without any pain relief, and you sent you home?! You should really consider legal action against the surgeon for emotional damage caused by their inadequate actions.

@loufuddrucker391

8 жыл бұрын

+Sheshtyn Paola the surgeon retired...and I have been going to a wound center weekly and hyperbaric treatment every day...I will never have any kind of breast surgery again.ever.

Im older and about to get the surgery. Im so on the fence for it . Great video

@srso4660

4 жыл бұрын

get it if you haven't yet, it's so worth it!

I'm going to FINALLY have my reduction & lift right after New Years. Although I've endured numerous surgical procedures, this one really scares me b/c I'm already in pain management due to a horrific head on motor vehicle accident. Strange.... I won't even entertain the idea of another ankle/foot/leg surgery to correct my shattered ankle that didn't walk/align properly or back surgery. I'm tired of being a human voodoo doll; refuse to allow one more thing implanted inside of me. His procedure - the only reservation I have always been a candy a$$ when it comes to pain, but due to so many surgical procedures I've had to endure, I now also have the tolerance of a horse in terms of pain meds. 😨 Nevertheless, I've wanted (no, NEEDED)this procedure a decade ago. The mental images I have of my appearance post-op far outweigh my pain endurance fear. Friggin'-A ! I cannot wait even though the nightmares I have the pain that will royally SUCK like a demon. Thanks for your post. Here are millions of woman just like us that NEED to hear about your experiences.

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sending you as much strength as I can, as it is definitely not for the faint of heart! But it is SO worth it in the end. I'm over a year out now and completely happy with it. It has HELPED my back pain so much. It has also been the catalyst for me getting a lot of other medical issues fixed. My self confidence soared, as well. Good luck to you. I know how scary it can be, and I wish I had done it a LOT sooner. But better late than never in my opinion!

Hi Katie ,how are you doing? how are they healing? thanks

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

I am all healed up now, though there are some issues with lack of feeling and weird scar tissue. I think I probably need to do an update post soon!

Drains looked like menstrual fluid to me. I didn't have infection (well, not yet anyway). I'm 11 days post op having complications with my skin. It's going to be a long recovery.

I had my breast surgery by nhs and in June 2021 after the surgery as soon as I wake up in the recovery room I was complaining of a very sharp pain in my right breast and it’s very tight it’s killing me it’s like it’s ripping inside. Then I was moved to ward. when my surgeon came I told my surgeon I told all my nurse the same thing and the surgeon said it’s a large surgery swelling is healing you’ll be alright. I believed her and then I was feeling very sick for two days I stayed in hospital for two nights I went home on the third day I was feeling the same pain same discomfort same tightness nothing improve for 2 1/2 weeks. Then one day I was leaking a lot of pus came out of my breast. I went to Hospital and they said I need another urgent surgery they need to clean my right breast infection out. I had my second surgery still not better now they said I need to have another surgery to clean my infection. I watch lots of KZread videos and none of them got the infection that I had. I’m very confuse I don’t know what to do, at the moment I’m in hospital bed if anyone have any advice please let me know. The infection name is ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE

@nikkistock4050

3 жыл бұрын

Wow you got in on the NHS! I had to pay for my reduction😒

Bless your heart...thanks for sharing. Btw, I'm a "Rock Star". I just may reconsider breast reduction surgery!

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks so much for watching. Now that time has passed (it's been well over a year now since my surgery), I'm really glad I had it done. It took me a lot longer than is normal to heal, but that's not what usually happens. I hope you will get it if it's something you want and would make you feel happier. :)

I don’t understand why they don’t keep you in the hospital overnight I mean that’s major surgery

This video broke my heart and made me so sad. I hope you recovered well :-( I'm packing my bags right now to go a hotel near my hospital. I'm getting this done tomorrow morning and im very scared. I pray that it goes well for me. I have a 2 year old waiting for me at home. I cant afford to have complications. :-(

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

Oh bless you! I'm so sorry if this video scared you. Most people do NOT have the complications I had. I was very unlucky. It's been almost 14 months since my surgery, and I'm SO glad I had it done. I wish I hadn't gone through what I did, but I would definitely do it again. And my kids didn't suffer at all. I hope your surgery goes perfectly. Sending HUGE support your way!

Sounds like you had a cowboy for a surgeon, thank goodness a decent medical team was there to clean up the mess he left. The lesson here is to research your surgeon and don’t let cost be a motivator.

I have stage one breast cancer . I had a lumpectomy, reduction, and a lift. And lymph nodes removed. I had drains too. They suck! No pun intended. Lol. Well now the none cancer side has popped open. They are putting bleach solution on cotton an placed in the wound. It burns SO bad. They told me today I will need a 2nd surgery for scars so they pushed radiation off until February of next year. We will make it through this. It could be worse

hi thank you so much for sharing this. I'm 49 I was going to have a breast reduction done before Wls I had weight loss surgery on sept 10 2014 lost 102 lbs my breast reduction was march 9 2016 so I'm 11 days post op . . its been hard because I had an allergic reaction rash hives every where. my surgeon said oh well I'm not a medical doctor so I can't say anything. I can't wear my compression bra or sports bra . I was a 44ddd now from what I see I'm a c cup . its been awful . buyers remorse. I couldn't find someone that I could relate to even though your experience was worse but thank you for your honesty . I hope that you have been doing allot better since .

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for what you went through. It can definitely feel like a bad decision if you have issues afterward. It took me about 6 - 8 months before I started to regard my surgery as a good idea. I'm nearly a year now and very happy that I had it done. How are you doing now?

Id of just gone in, what was your white cell count?

Sounds like had your breast reduction surgeon put drains in from the beginning of post op, this may not have happened.

Sounds like you had a trip. My breast reduction is next week I'm so nervous, I hope nothing goes wrong.

@missMarrry1

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get it done?

@yourlordship1119

3 жыл бұрын

@@missMarrry1 I did! It went well, and I'm very happy with the outcome! Healing was sore and annoying but not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

@missMarrry1

3 жыл бұрын

@@yourlordship1119 insurance cover my surgery but I am scared to get infection or regret to lose my boobs but I have shoulder pain and bad posture 😥

@yourlordship1119

3 жыл бұрын

@@missMarrry1 Unless you're 100% sure this is what you want, I would hold off for a little while. For me, I was crying just about everyday, trying on bras gave me a panic attack, and I just loathed going anywhere because I was so incredibly uncomfortable it made everyhting unenjoyable. I was 100% sure that is what I wanted no question. I feared infection too, but all you can do is pick a good reputable surgeon, follow at home care instruction, and take care of yourself. As for regrets, all you can do is think about it a lot, imagine yourself running, lounging at home, going out, wearing a nice top or dress, with your current breasts and then after a reduction.

@missMarrry1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you thank you so much

You will be exhausted for the first few weeks. I also have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I still take it very easy. Let your body heal

@Rx7Kiralyno

5 жыл бұрын

Same. My healing has been very exhausting

I'm so sorry and angry that this happened to you. Your surgeon and his practice should be sued for malpractice. What happened to you and the way you were treated should never happen. I hope they didn't bill you for the hospital stay, because their negligence is what landed you there.

I don't want a breast reduction anymore.

@Banana12813

8 жыл бұрын

+Latory Swanson I did it 3 weeks ago it's not as bad as you think.The first week feel's like hell yes the drain's are a pain in the ass but the doctor take's them out the next day and you only feel a little pinching. There's day's now where I don't even notice that I did this surgery because i'm back to feeling like my old self. I would encourage you to do it your back,your neck and your posture will thank you

@latoryswanson9825

8 жыл бұрын

Your awesome thanks!

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry if I scared you! I'm now nearly a year out, and I promise that I'm very happy that I did it. MOST people do not have any problems afterward. It's unfortunate that I did, but it's not super common. Please do it if it is something you think you will benefit from. It truly is life changing.

@susie7121

6 жыл бұрын

Latory Swanson i had one done a month ago. No issues and no pain. I was sore but thats it. Best decision i have ever made. Dont let one persons experience change ur mind.

You had sirs. Cld have been life threatening.

im going to have mine in 10 days

@AMotherThing

7 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! I hope it changes your life in amazing ways!

Thats awful. Shame on that on call surgeon 🙄🙄 glad you are okay!

You should name and shame this doctor so others can avoid him

I have my surgery in 8hrs!

Gggiiirrllll Omg you poor thing what a horrible experience. What dick Dr's can't say the nurses where dicks since you were seeing things.... Your the rockstar after all of this... I know it's been 5 years but damn what a time definitely nothing to forget hope your doing well now

I hope you sued that surgeon.

Yes, the surgeon was wrong not to take you seriously when you had the fever, but GIRL... you need to grow a spine with health professionals! It sounds like you and your husband and meek and tend to downplay things, and that's not a good thing in regards to your healthcare. If your body feels terrible and not "like it's nothing" you have to demand to be seen! After your first call to the hospital, when he said, "don't worry until the fever is sustained" and then after that you kept having a high fever (104!!!) and were delirious, your husband should have taken you to the ER - no second call needed!

lmao omg pain med stories .

What the hell hospital did you go to? Sounds like a lot of incompetent. Where exactly is that hospital were you at? Use a lot of vitamin C. It is very good for healing. Make sure you eat right before the surgery, take your vitamins and minerals before surgery.

Very sad with breast mutilation!

I do not agree with vanity/cosmetic surgery except in life-threatening conditions or cases of disfigurement. Money is not a remedy for your failure to accept who you are.

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

+Martin Ruddell Whether you agree with it or not, it is something that makes a lot of people feel better about themselves. If it helps people have a better quality of life, then who are you to judge? That said, as I have explained in the video, my surgery was done because of some extreme issues with pain. Since my surgery, I've also found out that my years of larger breasts have caused irreversible scoliosis and arthritis in my spine, especially my cervical spine which has some really awful issues. But even without these things, my decision on what to do with my body has nothing to do with you or anyone else.

@martinruddell2682

8 жыл бұрын

+Katie Reed (A Mother Thing) You are right, and I'm sure you looked at every point of view beforehand. I meant only a general comment, more particularly about enlargement. We may all be better adjusted people if we accepted that breasts have a natural function not an ego function.

@AMotherThing

8 жыл бұрын

I do tend to wonder why certain people get extreme surgeries to make themselves more appealing. I feel strongly, though, that people should do whatever makes themselves happy and feel confident. But knowing what I know about the physical issues that come from having larger breasts, I don't know why people would willingly do that to themselves. However, I keep my opinions to myself, as it's none of my concern. I do agree that the function of a breast should be stressed more than the ego.

@-hi-v1267

7 жыл бұрын

Wow how rude are you Martin?? This is a major operation and the women who make the decision to have it have thought long and hard about it. Going by your name I take it you're a male and have not one bit of understanding of the pain we women go through that have large breasts. So take yourself off bye bye.

@cwonderland6259

3 жыл бұрын

Breast reductions are not vanity surgeries - they are primarily to reduce pain and keep large boobs from causing back problems.