I'm Ready! - Denver, CO
I have been thinking of a breast reduction for a...
I have been thinking of a breast reduction for a couple of years but started researching and decided that I did not want to put myself through such an aggressive procedure. Yikes, the photos/info. on some of the medical based sites are frightening! As my neck and back pain worsened and my self-esteem continued to drop, I began researching again. Thank goodness I found this site! The stories that I have read encouraged me to actually make an appointment with a plastic surgeon back in April, 2012. I had to take a "class" with a nurse before even getting an appointment with the doctor. When I met with the doctor, he talked with me first, then, once I disrobed for the exam, he pretty quickly determined that I met the qualifications. He and the nurse told me that, when they saw me in the waiting room, they were thinking, "there's no way she is large enough to qualify". Just like many of you here on this website, I have my ways of "hiding" them with my style of clothes. I am just under 5 foot tall, 110 pounds and am a size 34DD. (Well, that is what I squeeze them into...) I would be perfectly happy if they can get me down to a 34B or 34C. I would just love to fit into a swimsuit or workout clothes! I am scared that they will try to change the surgery date, which will cause me to wait until next summer. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will go as planned on 8/6 and I will successfully return to work (I am a teacher) on 8/14. Currently, I am more nervous about the recovery period than the actual surgery...I am sure my feelings will change the closer it gets...my pre-op appointments are scheduled for July 25th.
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I have my pre-op appointments later today. Still...
I have a pile of tops in my closet that would typically be going to Goodwill because they are too tight...I'm making a bold move and plan to keep them to see if they fit in the future. :)
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Went to pre-op appointments today. My doctor is a...
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There have many of women who have gone back to work after a week. I think you just have to be prepared to be exhausted when you get home. You probably shouldn't plan on cleaning your house or doing anything besides eating, drinking, and sleeping when you aren't at work. Make sure that after your first couple of days post-op you are getting some walking in, you don't want to lie around for a week and then expect to put in a full day of work, you will need to build up some stamina. Good luck. It can be done. If you check some of the reviews I'm sure you will come across some of the girls who went back to work in a week. Feel free to ask them how it went for them and any challenges they faced. Everyone is eager to share their experience to help someone out.
Hey Min,
Check out this review “Bra burning scheduled for August 11th - Ontario, CA” by user Bye Bye Girls. She is Day 8 post-op and is on her second day of work. I'm sure she would be happy to answer any questions and to be a great source of support for you!
August will be here before you know it! You are going to be amazed at how good you feel once you have the heavy burden removed from your back and shoulders. Please keep us posted!