“Scared, but I'm Gonna Finally Do It - Atlanta, GA”

I'm have been doing for everyone else my whole life. Now my son is grown and I am alone. I don't like the way I look and I am going to be 50 in November. I am giving myself permission to do something for me. This site is wonderful, I am scared but ready for my journey. Will post pics later.

Updated on 2 Oct 2011:
Well it's Sunday and all is fine. I only had real pain on Saturday because Friday I was still feeling good from all of the meds and did a bit too much. I see the doctor tomorrow. Can't wait to see.

Updated on 4 Oct 2011:
I am 4 days post op and feeling great. Pain pump, never have surgery without it. I had it removed yesterday but not the drains. I am walking ok and your body lets you know when you are doing to much. Make sure you listen to it.

Updated on 12 Oct 2011:
I saw my ps on Monday and only 1 drain was removed. I will be 2 weeks post op on Friday and the tape and drain will both be removed (no stitches). I will post my post op pictures then. I work from home so I went back to work the Tuesday after, it wasn't too bad. I just had to remember to get up and move so I didn't get stiff.
I appreciate the good wishes and love this site. Reading all of the experiences really kept me calm. Whatever I was feeling someone else had alredy been through it. Thanks to all.

Updated on 18 Oct 2011:
Hey TT family. Sorry it's been a little while since I have posted. Today is post op day 18. Feel good and got that dang 2nd drain removed last Friday. So happy. I've been doing more each day. I am going to post a couple of pics. Side view looks good. Now you can see a partial view of my scar. It is thin so I hope it goes away eventually. I still swell but I am supposed to. My ps says that I am coming along just fine. In fact I don't have to go back for 2 weeks unless I feel I need to.

Updated on 31 Oct 2011:
Post op day 31. Saw my ps today and he was extremely happy with my scar. He said that I can stop using the compression garment but I think I will take that day be day. Just use it a little less each day. I have some pics that I am posting.