Most women want them bigger, and I wanted them smaller. Ever since I was a sophomore in high school, I have had a large chest. During my freshman year I was an A cup, then woke up with a D cup my sophomore year. It was every teenage girl's dream! All of my friends were jealous of me, and I was always getting unwanted attention from the boys at school. But as the years went on, they only seemed to get bigger. I eventually made it all the way up to a 34DDD. Finding bras, and especially swimsuits, that fit was the most difficult thing to do. I remember being inside dressing rooms crying out of frustration because it was so hard for me to fit into anything.

Not only was it difficult to wear everyday items, I had many health issues. I had back, neck and shoulder pains constantly. My bra straps would dig into my shoulders and leave marks. It was also causing my posture to become worse every day and my spine was beginning to deform. I could not sit up straight because it was so uncomfortable for me. I felt very unattractive and matronly. I know it sounds weird that I felt unattractive with large breasts, but they were so large that they made my upper body look big and manly. I have battled with this for many years, and I finally decided to make a change. In May 2016, I made a couple of consultations with surgeons to inquire about getting a breast reduction. After choosing the surgeon that I knew would give me what I wanted, I scheduled my surgery. I was so excited! I knew that this surgery would be life changing for me, and I could not wait to see the results.

The day of my surgery was on July 11th. I was nervous and anxious. This would be my first major surgery and I didn’t know what to expect. My doctor went over a few procedural things with me then drew markings on my chest of where he was going to be making incisions. After that, I was put on a gurney, rolled into the surgery room, and put under anesthesia.

The first couple weeks were the hardest. I mostly lounged around all day because I wasn't permitted to do any activity during my recovery period. I wasn't allowed to workout (which was so hard for me!). Spending my days lounging around on the couch made me a little stir crazy, but I knew it would all be worth it.

Fast-forward to present day and the size, shape and the way they sit is dramatically different. I was happier than I ever thought I would be with the results. The recovery process was pretty simple. It was difficult at first to do the simple everyday things I was doing before, but as the weeks went on everything got easier. I can now fit into bras and swimsuits like I’ve always wanted to. I feel more confident in regular clothes than I ever have before. I feel lighter, and I am so much more comfortable physically. This surgery was truly life changing for me. My surgeon did a phenomenal job, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to get the surgery.

And lastly, a huge thank you to my surgeon, Dr. Terry Higgins! I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me.