Breast Reduction

msjayjay · Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 4

Went to my GP back in july. Gp wrote referral and i am seeing a consultant at one of my local hospital in nov. What I want to know is does anyone know what happens at these appointments???

Boz · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 3

[quote="msjayjay"]Went to my GP back in july. Gp wrote referral and i am seeing a consultant at one of my local hospital in nov. What I want to know is does anyone know what happens at these appointments???[/quote]

Hi msjayjay.

I had my BR last tuesday, so I've got some experience with these things! At your consultation they will do a number of things with you. They will firstly ask you why you want the operation, what size you are and what problems you have been experiencing as a result of this. Depending on the answers they give they may then decided to weigh you, and check your BMI, as well as your blood pressure and weight. The PS will talk you through the proceedure, and particularly point out some of the things that can go wrong as a result of it. The point of this meeting is to determine firstly if you are a viable candidate for the op, and secondly to see if the operation is the best thing for you. Depending on you PCT you may then be referred for a psych assesment, though I wasn't. They may give you an answer there and then. Mine did (and I was a bit shocked as I thought it would be harder work than that), but they may also take time to deliberate the case, and possibly they may well schedule a second consult pending weight loss. It all depends on the individual case and the criteria of your PCT. All you can do is be honest and tell them exactly how you feel about this op, you need to demonstrate that it will have a positive effect on your health and mental well being. Also, use it to talk through any questions and concerns you may have as if you get accepted then things can sometimes move very fast from thereon in!

msjayjay · Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 4

thanx boz for giving me an insider, hope things with you are good. xx

Donna Jayne · Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 8

Hi im also wanting a reduction, i asked my gp 10 yrs ago he wouldnt refer me although i was then 34gg now after a child im 36hh and 35yrs old Rolling Eyes

fab ! not !
i suffer all the asme ailments as you all back ache no clothes to fit difficulty gettin bras comments from men and some times women !
what concerns me is knowing if you are getting the right surgeon and how you can research that surgeons previous work

laurajs1988 · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

hello. i am 19years old 3 months ago i was accepted for a breast reduction on the nhs. 2day i went for my pre opp assesment and im having the operation next friday. i was shocked at how fast its all happend but really pleased. I want to go down to about a d but not suree if i have a choice in this. does any 1 whos had reduction b4 no?

Donna Jayne · Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 8

Hi,
how long did it take you from gp referal to being accepted for the op ? and what course of action did you have to take from referal to date ?

laurajs1988 · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

hello. From my gp referring me to being accepted for the op it only took 5weeks. I explained that I get bad backs, and that it was effecting me mentally to. From referrel to now ive had to go to the hospital once, just for a pre opp assesment. I had that on saturday, i got some bloods took,queations asked etc. The nurse also spoke to me again about all the risks and showed me some photos of people who had previouly had it done.Im so pleased I can not wait for my op. Smile

msjayjay · Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 4

Went to the hospital today. Saw Senior registar that I was eligable for BR.It is no down to the PCT accepting it and saying yes. So hopefully I can get it. He also said I have to try to loose a least 2 stone to get my bmi down. SO healthy eating for me...

Do anyone know what hapens once the PCT says yes????

Pray for me ladies!

laurajs1988 · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

once the pct say yes you will be put on the waiting list. Its quicker in different areas. i was told 3 to 5 months and im in for the op on friday it took 2 months once i was put on the waiting list. Hopefully u will b acceapted and wont have to wait long.

rach356 · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 5

[quote="laurajs1988"]hello. i am 19years old 3 months ago i was accepted for a breast reduction on the nhs. 2day i went for my pre opp assesment and im having the operation next friday. i was shocked at how fast its all happend but really pleased. I want to go down to about a d but not suree if i have a choice in this. does any 1 whos had reduction b4 no?[/quote]

good luck for the op!!

i had mine done on 4th nov - went from a 36g to 36d. Surgoen recommended going to D/DD, but the decision between the two sizes was up to me. he also showed me pics of someone who had been similar to me but went to a C cup, and explained that it looked too small for her frame. i had to agree.
unless you want to go reallly small, i would recommend listening to what the surgeon thinks, as they consider what will suit your body. you didn't say what size you are at the minute so can't imagine what the difference in size wil be, but hope all goes well!! the pain does not last forever by the way!!!

laurajs1988 · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

Thanks rach. im getting a bit scared now. Sad

. I am currently a 32g. I am a size10 in dress size so u can imagine my boobs look quite big on my frame, I still would not like to go down to a c cup I would feel to small then. I feel beta now I know I probably will have some choice in what size I want to be.

This will be the last time i write b4 my op. Ill let you all no how it goes.
Very Happy