Gynecomastia in the army

[Stavroscy]

Hello im a 18 years old guy and im currently in the army. Ill be 19 years old in the next month and i have gyno only on my right chest for 2 years already. Will it pass away by the time i hit puberty or i will need a surgery?

[hammer]

It depends on how long you have had it. If it's been a long time, then it's here to stay, but the good news would be that tricare does cover surgery for that, at least there has been some active duty people on the forum that have had it covered.

Good luck
Bob

[Stavroscy]

I have it for 2 years already some people say me that it will pass away 

[hammer]

I don't think it will if it's been 2 years, but only a doctor can confirm that

[TigerPaws]

hammer is correct, you are pretty much stuck with what you have.

What you need to do is find out why you developed breast tissue in the first place, this should help you discover if your development will continue.

You have two basic choices. Acceptance or Surgery. Either way you need to discover the cause of your development.

[Stavroscy]

Its difficult to accept it its so embarassing. I think i will go to a doctor

[hammer]

Its difficult to accept it its so embarassing. I think i will go to a doctor

It's hard, but not impossible! I had it all my life, served in the Navy 4 years active duty with it E5 (HT2), 7 years Army Reserves 68G20 with it and do to health issues have grown to a 46H size bra to support them as my primary care doctor at the VA suggested!

TigerPaws a lifer Marine ended up getting a huge pair due to prostate problems! And as he says, "adapt and overcome"!

Anything is possible when you set your mind to it! After all, your are a US Soldier, aren't you?

[Stavroscy]

No im a greek soldier and its so embarassing because others make fun of it

[hammer]

No im a greek soldier and its so embarassing because others make fun of it

Your still a trained solider young man, don't allow yourself to be a victim! Stand up for yourself! 

On another note, while I was in the US NAVY I was in your home land 3 times, and I really liked it!

[TigerPaws]

No im a greek soldier and its so embarassing because others make fun of it

Then develop some intestinal fortitude and tell people who say something offensive to "Keep their Damn Mouth zipped".

Complaining achieves nothing, take definitive action and never, ever put up with BS from anyone.

[Stavroscy]

Well im trying to it but i want to get of this situation for my self confidence

[hammer]

Son, self confidence comes from within, not from how you look! Those bumps on your chest are just extra fat, breast tissue and skin! What makes you the man you are is what's in your head and heart, not how your body is shaped!

[Stavroscy]

Oh i like your speaking and you give me motivation.. however do you know how much is going to cost me the surgery only on the right chest?

[TigerPaws]

Oh i like your speaking and you give me motivation.. however do you know how much is going to cost me the surgery only on the right chest?

Ok so it is going to cost you some money, big deal what are you going to do with it? Take your money to the grave with you?

If surgery is your goal that is your choice and all success in the future. Complaining, moaning and griping about the simple fact they you are unhappy with your reflection will get you no where.

Man-up and take control of your life, no one is on this Earth to help you feel good about yourself. If you want a friend get a dog otherwise whatever you decide do so and move on with your life.

[Bman41]

68G?  I was a 68J....  and then a 39CX5......

Its difficult to accept it its so embarassing. I think i will go to a doctor

It's hard, but not impossible! I had it all my life, served in the Navy 4 years active duty with it E5 (HT2), 7 years Army Reserves 68G20 with it and do to health issues have grown to a 46H size bra to support them as my primary care doctor at the VA suggested!

TigerPaws a lifer Marine ended up getting a huge pair due to prostate problems! And as he says, "adapt and overcome"!

Anything is possible when you set your mind to it! After all, your are a US Soldier, aren't you?