Question:
For those who have had TT/Breast Reduction BEFORE Pregnancy ....
What were your results? Do you regret not waiting until after you had kids? Is it true there is greater risk of C-section after having a TT? How are your breasts/tummies after having kids? I would like to wait, however we are relocating next year and my husband will be with a different company, so I'm taking a chance that we won't have good insurance. I know my current insurance (Medica) my breast reduction will be covered for sure and there is a good chance the abdominalplasty will be too. Please let me know what your experiences have been, thank you!!! — Melissa B. (posted on May 1, 2002)
May 1, 2002
I had a breast "lift" when I was 28 or so. They did all the same
things as a reduction, except they didn't take out much tissue. (This was
years before my Open RNY) My pregnancy was fine, but I wasn't able to
breastfeed. Although I knew it was a risk when I had the surgery, I still
felt sad that I wasn't able to nurse. Since my baby was premature, I tried
pumping for 5 weeks and basically cried for 5 weeks because my milk never
"came in." I think if you are emotionally prepared that you will
probably have to bottlefeed, then I don't see a reason to hold off.
— jm3218
May 1, 2002
I had a breast reduction/lift in '94. I had my second child in '96. At
the child birthing class that I went to they told me that my milk ducts
were severed and would not be able to nurse. So of course I had resolved
to bottle feed. Days after he was born, surprise, my milk came in and
figured it was too late to 'go back' to the breast. I was disappointed,
but mostly in myself for not being informed of whether the ducts had been
severed or not. But I have healthy children so its all in the past,
although I do feel like I missed out on a very special bonding ritual. My
breasts did engorge and I kept a lot of the gained weight. My 'girlies'
were bigger than I would have liked but not as bad as they had been
previous to the BR. How are they now? Well I am 30 lbs. from goal and I
am perfectly happy with them. The lift is really what makes them perky
right now. They are at the size that I had the BR done.
— Cheri M.
May 1, 2002
That is an excellent question! As someone that's considering the tummy
tuck...I can tell you that I was reassured by all the dr.'s I've seen
(consults) that pregnancy wouldn't be a problem. NOW, as far as the breast
surgeries...I'm not quite sure. In the hopes that I will one day have
more children, I've been checking this website (
http://freewill.tzo./~jamie/ ) because this girl is 7 months pregnant and
had a TT, breast augmentation and an armlift (which is something else I
plan to have done). If you get any more info, let me know! Best~
— Kristin R.
May 1, 2002
I was the same as Cheri. I had the breast reduction and was told I could
not breast feed, but to my surprise I had more milk then a cow. It to was
to late to change which was a real disappointment to me. I had a friend
however that had the surgery and produced no milk. If this is important to
you make sure your doctor knows and maybe he can work around it. I had two
children after breast surgery.
— Kelly C.
May 1, 2002
Thank you to those who have responded so far.... what I'm looking for is
how long after having the reduction and Tummy Tuck were you told to wait
and get pregnant? What were your results after pregnancy (saggy breasts
again, stretched out belly, etc.) Also , is there a greater risk of having
to have a C-section after having the tummy tuck? Thanks!
— Melissa B.
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