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A Long Journey - New Jersey
UPDATED FROM LizNJ
1 day pre
I am so close, now. I am feeling anxious but also...
LizNJSeptember 25, 2012
I am so close, now. I am feeling anxious but also a little bit of relief thinking that 24 hours from now I will be on the road to recovery.
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October 7, 2012
H liz hopecyou are feeling ok im from cental jersey and you? My dr works out of ny and engelwood so i went up there fir thevsurgery
UPDATED FROM LizNJ
6 days pre
6 days until my surgery and I' m feeling kind of...
LizNJSeptember 20, 2012
6 days until my surgery and I' m feeling kind of sad. I am having lots of 2nd thoughts about doing this. I feel like I am being selfish. What if something goes wrong? How will my kids feel? I asked my husband if I should back out and he said "No, you should have done this 10 years ago". So, I guess I'm going with that.
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September 21, 2012
The nerves are totally normal! And I think it is awesome that you have a husband who is so supportive of you. It is not selfish at all to want to feel better. Your kids will benefit from your increased level of energy and comfort. Yes there are risks of complications, but these are really very few. And even the risk of the surgery itself is so minor...I mean they operate on 3 pound babies successfully, surely they can do it on a full-grown adult woman. Keep focused on all of the reasons you are doing this and what you want to accomplish. There are all kinds of what-if's you can play here...but what if you don't do it? What if you keep these large breasts for another ten years? How are you going to feel physically? How are you going to feel mentally? You wouldn't have made it this far if you really didn't want to do it. Hang in there kiddo...we're all here to support you through this!
September 24, 2012
Thank you, Iowa71. I appreciate your encouragement & support. I know that this is the best thing for all of us. I've waited long enough.
September 23, 2012
Hi Liz,
I am on day four post and can't believe that I was in your shoes last week thinking all of those very thoughts. - this time has flown by. All those fears and insecurities are all part of the package. In reading through these posts like I did, you have read similar thoughts about so many factors. You will be so happy and so relieved and your family will be so happy for you! You have a wonderful future ahead and it begins when you fully wake up from surgery and realize WOW it is behind me and there are great days ahead of me. I will be praying for you and looking for your update to celebrate with you.... Hugs to you. m
I am on day four post and can't believe that I was in your shoes last week thinking all of those very thoughts. - this time has flown by. All those fears and insecurities are all part of the package. In reading through these posts like I did, you have read similar thoughts about so many factors. You will be so happy and so relieved and your family will be so happy for you! You have a wonderful future ahead and it begins when you fully wake up from surgery and realize WOW it is behind me and there are great days ahead of me. I will be praying for you and looking for your update to celebrate with you.... Hugs to you. m
September 24, 2012
Thank you so much, Margie! It is encouraging to hear that I am not alone and that you felt the same way that I do now. Thank you for your prayers. Good luck in your recovery.
UPDATED FROM LizNJ
13 days pre
I had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon today....
LizNJSeptember 13, 2012
I had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon today. It certainly feels real now. I have to be there at 9:00 on September 26th.
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September 14, 2012
What a story, Liz! Thank you so much for sharing it. I think this is just the treat you deserve after the harrowing experience you have been through. Good for you for taking the initiative to do what is going to make you feel so good.
I was much more comfortable in a bra once I had the surgery. Now there will certainly be some discomfort after surgery, but so much of that is just the discomfort from healing. Some women really did not like their post-op bra, others said they thought theirs was so comfortable. Mine was no big deal. I also used an ACE wrap for awhile because then I could control the amount of compression as I could tolerate or wanted. And I think once your breasts are a more even size you will find a bra more comfortable.
I wish you the very best of luck! The 26th will be here before you know it! Keep us posted!
September 24, 2012
My husband says the same thing. He says that I should have done it 10 years ago. It is amazing how time goes by so fast. It is good to hear that you are more comfortable in a bra now. I can't imagine feeling that way.
My doctor says that I will be in a surgical bra for a week and then I wear my own bra. I hope I'm not uncomfortable. I like your idea of using the ACE. Maybe I will try if I get too uncomfortable.
I will definitely post my experience as soon as I am able to.
Thank you for your support. It definitely helps.
My doctor says that I will be in a surgical bra for a week and then I wear my own bra. I hope I'm not uncomfortable. I like your idea of using the ACE. Maybe I will try if I get too uncomfortable.
I will definitely post my experience as soon as I am able to.
Thank you for your support. It definitely helps.
Oh Yeah! - right around the corner.... you have waited long enough and have been through quite enough.... you go girl - we are all rooting for you!!! :-)