Posted: 6/9/2012 10:30:21 PM EDT
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Well, I have this condition called gynecomastia. Which basically means that I don't have man boobs because I'm a fat lard, I have them because I actually have tissue there that shouldn't be there. As a guy, this has held me back in so many ways in life, as you can imagine. I've finally got to the age in life where I'm able to make a decision like this for my self (20yr/old), and have been looking up and discussing surgery with my parents that would remove the excess tissue. I've found out that its relatively cheap and I will be back to work in a week and back in the gym in around 2 weeks, so it doesn't sound that awful. When I called to set up a consultation they said that this was a pretty common surgery.
BUT on the other hand, I've never been drugged, taken pain meds, high, drunk, been unconscious, undergone any kind of surgical medical procedure, never been admitted to a hospital, or had entrust my entire life to someone else on that kind of level where I am that completely helpless. Needless to say, this is COMPLETELY out of my comfort zone. Has anyone else had this kind of surgery or something at least close to it? I'd like to actually talk to someone that's had it done before I do it. |
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Get the surgery. This. Just get it done. I had a nipple area issue that was going to need surgery. Something about a clogged gland. But after I had an ultrasound, they determined it was actually nothing and I was good to go. But my cousin has slight gyno. He's not cut but he's no way fat. However, those little puffy nips look weird whenever we're swimming at his pool. The surgery is nothing and they are only messing with tissue. You'll likely have little to no pain afterwords. I've had hernia surgeries and 3 surgeries on my ankle when I shattered it. Both of those involved bone and organs. That's when the pain comes in. Same thing with getting your wisdom teeth out. When the bone is getting traumatized, that's when you're in for pain. This is a simple little tissue removal. Small incision, a little burning fat as it's cut off, sutures and you're done. Get it done, you'll be happy you did. |
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surgery is fun. they tell you to count then you wake up all fucked up asking when the surgery is going to start then spend a few days high as a kite on pain pills . tall cans help the process. The people that put you down know what they are doing. they will bill you a shit ton as proof. Don't stress it. Ditch the boobs. |
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Have you juiced or used precursors? Nope. Just the occasional post-workout protein shake and a healthy diet. Quoted:
Also, you've never had stitches, been numbed up for fillings, wisdom teeth taken out? No stitches, no cavities, and still have my wisdom teeth. I've always had a keen sense of self-preservation and dental hygiene. 
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Also, you've never had stitches, been numbed up for fillings, wisdom teeth taken out? No stitches, no cavities, and still have my wisdom teeth. I've always had a keen sense of self-preservation and dental hygiene. Are you sure you're in OK? 
Get the surgery dude. Find a reputable place and let the docs take care of you. |
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It's not accurate to say he'll necessarily have little or no pain. Sure, it probably won't be quite as drastic as a lot of other surgeries, but some people do hurt quite bad, at least for a little while after breast reduction. Yet many others remain quite comfortable. That said, it sounds like a little short-term physical discomfort may be worth it to get rid of this often distressing condition. Having surgery isn't ever fun, but it shouldn't be unbearable. I bet you'd be pretty sensitive to pain meds.
Just be sure to go to a reputable surgeon and to go somewhere decent for the surgery. A hospital-based or hospital-associated surgery center is usually a pretty safe bet as they're a bit more closely monitored, though there are certainly great independent surgery centers. I've never had surgery, but my day (and sometimes night when I'm on call) job is caring for patients in the period immediately prior to and immediately following surgery. I'm the smiling face next to you as you wake up pushing the drugs into you as needed to get you comfortable. Though in my experience most mammoplasty patients do quite well and are relatively comfortable and are among my easiest, most favorite patients. |