breast reduction

So I have large breasts.. when I started losing weight I was in a 46f and now I am in a 40GG. I also have back problems.. I have compressed ribs in my mid thorasic. They are compressed because of my chest being so large. Is there anyone out there who has had breast reduction because of back pain and had it help. I dont intend on getting the surgery until I lose at least 50 more lbs. I keep hoping that if I lose enough weight my back will get better and I wont require painful surgery. Mostly I am just scared... I have read that the highest rate of plastic surgery satisfaction is in breast reduction.. but the last three days I have been reading about the surgery and the after care/healing process and frankly it gives me nightmares. Is there anyone out there that has done it and would comment?

I had a reduction 3 years ago. I went from a 36I to a 34D. It has by far, been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I would personally recommend it, as long as you do your homework and make sure you have a good surgeon. I am completely open talking about it, so if you have questions, feel free to message me.

May I ask what country you are in? I'm in Canada, and because my doctor referred me to the surgeon, it was completely covered. I believe in the States it tends to be $10 000 or more.

I used to spend a lot of time talking with other women on the Make Me Heal site. I would recommend reading through some of those posts. I'll warn you though, when I was reading them, some women were very open and graphic about complications and such. But, serious complications are rare, so please remember that.
Heres the link:
http://messageboards.makemeheal.com/breast-reduction/

I live in the us.. My PT and my regular Dr feel I should be able to have it covered by my insurance. I would get it done now.. but I keep hoping that some of the tissue will go away when I lose more weight. Thus far that has not be the case. I have lost 71 lbs and my cup size has gone up not down.

Your cup size will go up in letters as your band size goes down in inches. So don't let that discourage you! As long as that band keeps going down, then everything is good!

Sadly, for us big chested ladies, losing enough fat from our breasts to make us comfortable will take a LONG time. Or, your genetics have decided it won't happen. After my reduction, probably a year later, my genetics kicked in and I grew a cup size but stayed the same band size. I was not impressed but at least they haven't grown anymore!

Your surgeon may not let you do the surgery until you have lost the weight... if you do it first and then loose a lot of weight it can screw up your results. But if insurance will cover it, then I would whole heartedly recommend you do do it at some point. I honestly didn't find the recovery to be all that bad, and I am thankful for it every time I walk into a Victoria Secret and buy a bra without trying it on first. Pre-surgery, I had to custom order my bras at $120 each.

And they will sit higher so you have a waist!!! I want a reduction so bad. I look great when I hold my arms over my head - hard to walk aroung like that though

Yes Woox2, that was one of the best benefits. I re-discovered my midsection! Turns out I actually had a torso under there. Before hand, it was like shoulders, then bra, then butt. Hahaha!

there needs to be a like feature.. soo funny woo woo

This made me laugh so hard I teared up. I know it's not "funny" but it's funny.

today I got an email describing back pain related to large breasts... and it is EXACTLY where my pain is.. I am so set on this now. I have wanted a reduction for years.. and the constant pain for the last 5 years is more than enough to tip the scales... I will loose 50 more lbs and start my research. I will keep stretching my back so I can walk and hope that the exercise makes it strong.. but I have had the last terrible summer I hope. I had to miss my family vacation camping up north because my back hurt so bad.. i had to miss my daughters girl scout weekend because my hip popped out of place from the shortening of the muscles in my back and I could not walk for 2 weeks with out terrible pain... and this all happened in june. I canceled my trip to visit my family in Texas because I am too scared to travel for worry of my back going out.. I am always fearful when ever I leave the house that my back will start to spasm and what will I do... this just sucks.. and surgery may be painful.. but I cant live the rest of my life like this. So yea... I will read that website and when the time is closer... I will be full of questions. thanks for the link Des

Anytime! I hope it helps!

Have you tried yoga for your back? Personally, I would seek out an experienced yoga instructor that could work with you to strengthen your back and core muscles. A good massage therapist could be very beneficial too. Or maybe something like aquasize or other pool exercises? The water would help take the weight and strain off your back and shoulders.