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11 Ways I'm Thriving After Having A Breast Reduction

Cheers to successful surgery, right?

Emma Stinnette

Nov 19, 2018

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11 Ways I'm Thriving After Having A Breast Reduction

Emma Stinnette

In case this is all news to you and we haven't been friends for more than four months, surprise! I don't look like I used to, and I've never been happier. If you want to know why I made the decision that I did, it can all be explained in my article here. This article is not to explain why I got one, but to explain how many things have changed since then.

1. My self-confidence is skyrocketing.

I spent most of my teenage years truly hating the way I looked because I always felt like I wasn't proportional.

Now? I feel like a normal girl and I take the time to actually feel pretty and good about my body instead of trying to cover every inch of it up.

2. I don't think about any limitations at the gym.

Other than the fact that I'm weak and still hate running. But I hate running for a different reason and it makes my legs hurt instead of my chest. So really, it's progress.

3. All of my clothes suddenly fit again.

I feel like one of those people who lost a bunch of weight and gained their closet back when in reality I didn't really do any work and still got my closet back!

4. Flannels are a go.

I don't look as cute as Harry Styles, but I can wear them now and button them if I want to. So that's been cool.

5. All of my bras and bathing suits are now from Target.

Every single one of them. And that has probably been the most exciting part.

6. I don't have the constant back pain.

None. My back is pain-free and I can live my life in peace... finally.

7. I can finally share clothing with my roommates.

This. Now, this has been one of the biggest perks since after surgery. I used to always wear bigger clothes than all of my friends in order to accommodate my boobs. But now? I can share clothing! My closet is their closet and vise-versa!

8. Nothing I wear is "sexy" without my permission.

I can choose how I wear my clothes now, instead of them wearing me. If I want to go out and look cute but no more than that, then it's my choice entirely. I haven't looked "sexy" in months, and I'm here for it!

9. My big sweaters have only gotten bigger.

Now there's less of me and more fabric. I think it's lovely.

10. I've had supportive friends and family throughout the entire process.

There wasn't anyone in my life who told me that this was a bad idea, and people actually still check on me and ask how I'm feeling, and I love that.

11. I will always win the game "two truths and a lie".

Nobody will really believe that I had cosmetic surgery when I was 19, it's just too wild. However, I totally did.

And it totally rocked.

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11 Ways I'm Thriving After Having A Breast Reduction

Cheers to successful surgery, right?

In This Article:

1. My self-confidence is skyrocketing.

2. I don't think about any limitations at the gym.

3. All of my clothes suddenly fit again.

4. Flannels are a go.

5. All of my bras and bathing suits are now from Target.

6. I don't have the constant back pain.

7. I can finally share clothing with my roommates.

8. Nothing I wear is "sexy" without my permission.

9. My big sweaters have only gotten bigger.

10. I've had supportive friends and family throughout the entire process.

11. I will always win the game "two truths and a lie".

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1. Me after every class

2. If you really care about your grades

3. When you get a new homework assignment

4. When people ask what you're going to do after college

5. When you see people who don't study and get good grades

6. We're all broke here

7. FREE FOOD IS FREE FOOD!

8. When it seems like everyone in class is smart - EXCEPT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP PROJECT!!

Other than knowledge and all those important things

How to take stairs.

Caffeine is your friend.

How to study.

Finding free food.

How to take a nap anywhere.

How to appreciate sleep.

How to procrastinate productively.

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1. As a freshman, one does get to be called “freshman” by upperclassmen when they walk to parties in a mob of people.

2. Some of the best stories happen after 2 a.m.

3. Upperclassmen live for meal swipes from freshman because they are poor and need free food.

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6. You are not the only one who has slept on the community bathroom floor after a night out.

7. Skipping class for Netflix is a valid excuse.

8. It’s totally acceptable to bring a pot of coffee, a sleeping bag and a pillow to the library.

9. Having class with a friend is the best because you can trade off days on who goes to class.

10. When you are a senior, you take the easiest classes to boost your GPA.

11. How to pull an all-nighter.

12. How to handle drunk people.

13. The drunk you does not look out for sober you about 90 percent of the time.

14. How to deal with a hangover.

15. How to interact with people very different from you.

16. The perfect amount to procrastinate on every assignment.

17. How to pass a class without paying for the textbook that was "required."

18. How to calculate your grades to see what you need on every test in order to maintain a passing grade.

19. How to hook-up with someone without getting emotions involved (but we all know that doesn’t happen).

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22. How to get into a bar when you aren’t 21.

23. How to BS on assignments, out loud and on your resume.

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25. How to find free events that have free food.

26. That when there are puppies on campus it will be the greatest day of your life.

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28. Greek parties are exactly how they are in movies.

29. Care packages are treated like Christmas presents.

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31. That printers only break when you need them the most.

32. Cereal, ramen noodles, Easy Mac and microwavable pancakes can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

33. That classes before 8 a.m. should be illegal.

34. Changing your major is OK.

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"Get plenty of sleep and adjust to a regular sleep schedule."

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