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Ready to do this!!!!
So i haven't spoken directly to my rheumatologist but I go to see him in February! I think if I talk to him face to face (and not through his b**chy nurse, my PS even called and spoke with her and thought the same thing haha!) that I can explain to him how much I really want to do this. Even through her the answer wasn't no (which is a good thing) he just "recommended against it...unnecessary risk" so with all that being said, of course I started really thinking about the risks and was it going to be worth it. In my previous review update, I was having second thoughts about it. Now, I feel like if I can just keep myself as healthy as possible before going into it then I have a better chance of avoiding complications. Of course you can't 100% avoid them but I kept thinking how great it is gonna be when I can fill out a dress that I love or a super cute bathing suit! The outcome would make me incredibly happy!!! If I happen to encounter a complication, well that sucks, but if I can get through it I will be able to have what I've always wanted!!! So...after allll that, I am now at the point where I'm trying to decide when would be the best time. I dance and we have a recital in May so I'm wondering if I should wait till after...any thoughts? I know some people are back to their regular exercise routine after 6 weeks. I really hope I could do it in March. If not, I would want to wait till August.
Second thoughts...
So I went to my second consultation and loves this PS!!! He made me feel so comfortable! Well my rheumatologist isn't saying no but he just doesn't think its a good idea with all of my autoimmune diseases. I know if I have all of my issues under control I have a better chance of avoiding some post op complications...but of course there is always a risk. That's the part in nervous about. The what if?? Because it can actually happen. Especially with me and my disorders. I want this so badly but I don't want the repercussions :( of course I have been reading horror stories which probably doesn't help...but those happened and I just can't get that out of my head. Has anyone else felt like this? If so I would love some advice or just to talk!
Feeling a little dispirited
So my consultation went well, nothing wrong with how it went. A little back story, I have 3 auto immune disorders: type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism which I had radio active therapy done to "kill" the thyroid which in turn creates hypothyroid). At any rate, the PS of course told me I was at a greater risk for complications but that he has performed augmentations on patients with auto immune disorders before with out any problem. He also told me I need consent from all of my doctors before I go through with the surgery. Endocrinologist (diabetes) was ok with it...but not so much my rheumatologist (arthritis). So I have an appointment set up so I can talk to him in person about his concerns. Anyone else have these or similar problems? I just would feel defeated if I am not able to get a breast augmentation done.