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Thanks, I'll do that now.

Recurrence is rare. It's only really possible if I have a hormonal imbalance or if I gain 50-100 pounds (and fat will develop everywhere).

Also, not all of the tissue that was removed was fat, there was also glandular tissue. I don't think that can grow back.

I'm not particularly worried.

I can only suggest that you stay healthy, and try to be happy! Don't let it stop you from meeting people and doing cool things. This whole ordeal has made me realize how laughable the whole situation was. Having boobs wasn't a huge deal, and I don't feel like I've gained anything valuable beyond the realization of how lucky I am to have such great family and friends. And that just makes me want to eat better and take care of myself.

The surgery was Dec 23rd.

I think emotionally things are going to take a while. The results aren't perfect.

There was a day a few days afterwards where I felt they were very asymmetrical and was extremely depressed. I thought: "I've exchanged $7000 and my one insecurity for two holes and another".

That said, the swelling went down significantly since then, and while there is some asymmetry and odd fat patterns (for lack of a better word?) nobody is perfect.

Also, I'm an EXPERT on my chest and being negative about it. So it's expected that I can find the absolute worst angle to scrutinize with a magnifying glass.

I'm sure now that I'm going to be a lot happier and more confident. It was a good decision.

Here in Canada this is not covered under our public health system (OHIP).

I went to a plastic surgeon with great SEO. Dr. Frank Lista at The Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Thanks, hope it helps!

I never got the advice directly from a sufferer. But I agree, who knows if this would have changed things for me. I was just so bitter - it's a joke.

But I also never let this stop me from doing what I liked to do or meeting new people. I was only beating myself up most of the time. DO NOT beat yourself up. Fix it somehow. Learn to love yourself.

Thanks for the comment.

In Ontario this is not covered under public health insurance (OHIP). I'm not sure about private insurance, but it is a condition with no physical harms or risks. Just a kick in the nuts for your self confidence :)