Who would have ever thought a simple surgery could change someone's entire life?

At 18 years old, my life changed by getting breast reduction surgery. All through middle school and high school, my breasts were always larger than other girls'. I didn't notice it until the seventh grade when I could not find a swimsuit top anywhere. My mom and I finally found a top after trying what felt like thousands of stores.

My breasts continued to grow as the years went by. I started playing softball my freshman year of high school. That is where I started to notice a lot of trouble as far as participating in sports and similar activities. Running was a joke. I usually had to double up on sports bras because I was not trying to get a black eye and imagine having to explain that one. That was just the beginning of the many struggles I endured.

Finding cute bras was a joke. A solid black bra is what my bra collection consists of. Every time I went to get sized for bras, the size got bigger and bigger each time. I eventually had to resort to the ugliest bras possible which had huge thick straps to help support my shoulders.

That was when I realized I needed a breast reduction.

I contacted a plastic surgeon at age 16 because that is the earliest they will perform this type of surgery. I sent up a consultation and found out my breasts were not done growing. Exactly two years later, I consulted with another surgeon who had a game plan in action. His plan was to remove a total of five pounds off of my breasts. I thought, "Wow, he's going to leave me with nothing."

My surgery date was March 22, 2018. I was so eager for that day. I counted down to the day. I made sure to have everything prepared. I packed a bag for the surgery center. I had all my medications filled prior to that. I had friends and family there to support me. I was so eager until the day of the surgery. I had so many different mixed emotions. That is the day my life changed forever.

It has been almost a year since my breast reduction. Since the surgery, I've lived a much happier life.

I'm able to dress so much cuter because blouses fit correctly now. I don't have to go to what feels like thousands of stores to find a swimsuit top because Target has a huge selection in my size. I can go out to the bar or out to a concert with a cute bralette under my shirt and it's not too tight and doesn't look saggy. My bras do not dig into my skin and they're not all the bland solid black.

I never knew small breasts would make my life so perfect.

I feel so happy living life being able to do whatever my heart sets out whether it be wearing a cute open back top or going out on the beach in a super cute swim top. My life has changed and for the better.