Breast Lift, Augmentation, and Tummy Tuck- Eugene, OR

Oh my gosh...what a great website this has been to explore. I felt like sharing my experience was the least I could do after reading all I have read. It's three days until my operation and I'm flooded with different emotions...
... I've never, ever felt ok with what I see in the mirror. I remember even in the 6th grade, upon developing my breasts, my embarrassment in the showers of the p.e. locker room because of the natural saggy shape of mine. I've always, to some extent, felt like a pretty girl, I just held onto the disgust every time I removed the padded bra I wore, that camouflaged the different sized saggy breasts I was born with...fast forward-----2 children (who I love so much) = wear and tear. Also, 2 c-sections, and a back surgery = scars on my tummy in 2 different directions....
In the title of this post, I wrote about this bring surreal. It's not always something that family and friends view as a "financially appropriate" decision or "confident/secure" decision. However, there was a day in my life that I realized, if I don't make this happen for myself, no one else will. I'm tired of looking in those closet mirrors as I get dressed, day in and day out, being disgusted with the naked woman I see. feeling like my body is better hidden by "miracle bras" and layers to camo the "muffin top." For the first time in my life, I will be able to go to the mall and pick out a bra that looks pretty and not worry about the shape beneath the shirt. I will know what its like to remove my short in front of my husband, with total confidence.
This surgery is emotional for me, but one I'm sure I will not regret. I hope that somewhere, someone reading this, finds courage and strength to do what it takes to help themselves find a contentment with their body like I believe I will in 4 days. I love the idea of journaling, so you someone else will know what its like. I'm so grateful for the woman who did it before me! :-) I will do my best to keep you updated.

5am the day after my surgery. I'm thankful for the hospital bed some friends of ours let us borrow. I do feel like I can straighten out, more than they said I could. anyhow, the pain is real, but I knew it would be. the drain tubes are a pain as well. I hate when my husband strips the line and some of the blood is pressured back into area...eek! I left the surgery center in such a fog. I wish I would have asked more questions about how to handle myself from the discharge time until the post op appointment. it seems like the nurses said something about keeping elbows to my sides. I don't know if that meant tightly and constantly. oh well, I will figure it out. my Doctor its wonderful, giving out his personal cell phone number and offering to take personal questions anytime after the surgery. also, I'm trying to upload before pictures, but I'm struggling. maybe it will work out better from a regular computer as opposed to my phone. thanks for your patience. :-)

3.3.13 feeling some pain, definitely constipated. feeling very grateful to have a husband who is wiling to cradle me like a baby when he lifts me in and out of bed. I can't imagine doing this on my own. its hard. I know it will be worth it, just hard.