Breast Reduction: Stories

Today marks 2 weeks until the procedure. I'm trying to maintain a healthy weight (3 lbs overweight LOL) and be active. So, when I drop off my daughter at school, I go walking at a local park. I just started this last week monday (my boyfriend's mother passed a way last thursday, so it I missed out on my morning walks). I was able to return to my usual morning today and in the car ride to the park, I'm getting anxious knowing that I have 2 more weeks before my boobs are smaller.

I've been big. Always top heavy. I'm 23 years old, 4'9'' and 123lbs. Very petite but my boobs are now at 34DDD/E. After having my daughter (now she's 3) my boobs has taken a lot on my body. Back pains, aches, neck stiffness, etc. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. Ideally, I would like to be a B. My boyfriend would like me to be a C/D. But I worry about the future. Weight gains. Pregnancy. Boobs getting bigger AGAIN. That's the main reason why I'm taking walks, jogging, and watching why I'm eating. I should worry much about what's gonna happen in the future but I'm those type of people that needs to be in control.

Tomorrow and it will be a week before its MY turn. Good thing is that PS up my schedule time from 1:15 to 11:15. My biggest fear is avoiding food and starving. So these few hours would be beneficial.

I also called my job to get family medical leave application so I can be paid for those to weeks. I'm working this WHOLE week but I'll be off Friday so I'll do my cleaning and shopping for anything else I may need. Plus I ordered that herbal supplement to reduce bruising and swelling.

While doing laundry today, I packed up my bras into a bag. I'm giving them to my sister. She's also top heavy and a few inches taller. Packing up my bras was making me realize how fast my surgery date is approaching. 6 more days!

I really wanteda little lipo on my sides but I would have to pay out of pocket. I can't afford that right now as a single mother. Plus, school is right around the corner and still haven't got my books/sluppies. That's my on my to-do list before work tomorrow. Plus the PS RN said I would need to consult with PS and I may have to re schedule this procedure. Per my insurance company, I need to have this down by September 13. Again, school. I'm hoping the PS will go about himself and do it. But regardless, 6 days to go!!!!!

2 more days. I still haven't decide what I should wear yet since I don't own many button down shirts cause of the buttons popping off. I did receive an approval for my medical leave so that's one less thing to worry about.

So my surgery was Tuesday August 28. I'm currently 3 days post op. I feel like I'm slowly getting better each and everyday but I'm still taking it slow. My energy isn't up there yet. I haven't taken a prescribed pain killer since I left the hospital just plain over the counter pain killers.

Tuesday: after surgery, I came home a slept. In the middle of the night I woke up and slept in the recliner.

Wednesday: I slept. I ate a little.

Thursday: my sisters came to see me. I was able to move around a lot better. Took a shower and got a peak of my new tatas. I think I'll be a C.

Friday: I went to Walmart today to buy some new sports bras. My PS said I can wear sport bras as long as there's no wiring.