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After Breast Reduction: Finding Joy in Progress


After breast reduction, healing shows up in unexpected moments — little victories that remind you your life is slowly returning. It might be laughing without pain, reaching for something overhead, or simply getting out of bed on your own. Those tiny “firsts” are emotional, powerful, and worth celebrating.


This post is part of my From the Vault series — revisiting the earliest pieces of my breast reduction journey and sharing them again for anyone who may have missed them.



Healing isn’t something we wait to celebrate when we’re “done.” It’s something we notice along the way. Those moments are reminders that our body is working, rebuilding, and choosing us again. If you’re noticing one of those firsts — even if it seems small — let it matter. Let it feel sacred. It’s proof that you’re moving forward with strength and patience.


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Hi, I'm Shelley Beyer.

I’ve been through breast reduction surgery myself, and I’m here to support other women on that same path—before surgery, after surgery, and in the everyday healing that comes after.

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I believe in reducing inflammation through a carnivore way of eating, preparing the body with intention, and creating space for the emotional, physical, and spiritual recovery this journey invites.

 

If you're navigating your own transformation, I’m so glad you're here.

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