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This Total Timeline Tornado - Newark, DE
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This total timeline tornado just hit me today. I...
Miss38K.nomoreJanuary 26, 2014
This total timeline tornado just hit me today. I have been a closet "Real Self" reader and I see how much it's helping me so I wanted to pay it forward. So here it goes....
I have been denied in the past for a breast reduction. It was discouraging but I never really minded my big girls. They went with the rest of me....curvy. Things changed somewhere between age 29 and 36 and the timeline tornado began to whirl. This year, thanks to technology I feel like my eyes opened and I suddenly saw my boobs as everyone else has seen them for years...MASSIVE. (We now have video conferences for meetings and good Lord were my girls huge.) "is that me, are they really that huge", I asked. My boss (she is awesome) responds "uhm yes, they are and yes it is you".
That's it!!!! I decided to go see the ps and get the ball rolling. It took me three months to collect all the letters from my various docs ( gyn, physical therapist and pcp). All of the form were submitted the week of Christmas, approval came this past week on Friday Jan 17th and my surgery is set for Feb 3. Apparently there was a cancellation at the OR and they can get me in NEXT WEEK!!!!! I have been waiting (I think) for this for years and here I am...reading all of your posts, biting my nails and making a to do list. Wait slow down I'm not in Kansas. And ToTo too?!
I am a 38K heading down to the D territory. Didn't think measurements went that high did ya ... but you girls know better than that!
Posting a before pic while thinking now how I need to get more focused on my weight loss goals. Before this planned reduction, my girls bypassed my tummy and (like I have seen some of you write) when I wake up I will see my belly button but not because I and smaller because my tummy is bigger. YIKES! How long before I can get back to working out. Lol
I have been denied in the past for a breast reduction. It was discouraging but I never really minded my big girls. They went with the rest of me....curvy. Things changed somewhere between age 29 and 36 and the timeline tornado began to whirl. This year, thanks to technology I feel like my eyes opened and I suddenly saw my boobs as everyone else has seen them for years...MASSIVE. (We now have video conferences for meetings and good Lord were my girls huge.) "is that me, are they really that huge", I asked. My boss (she is awesome) responds "uhm yes, they are and yes it is you".
That's it!!!! I decided to go see the ps and get the ball rolling. It took me three months to collect all the letters from my various docs ( gyn, physical therapist and pcp). All of the form were submitted the week of Christmas, approval came this past week on Friday Jan 17th and my surgery is set for Feb 3. Apparently there was a cancellation at the OR and they can get me in NEXT WEEK!!!!! I have been waiting (I think) for this for years and here I am...reading all of your posts, biting my nails and making a to do list. Wait slow down I'm not in Kansas. And ToTo too?!
I am a 38K heading down to the D territory. Didn't think measurements went that high did ya ... but you girls know better than that!
Posting a before pic while thinking now how I need to get more focused on my weight loss goals. Before this planned reduction, my girls bypassed my tummy and (like I have seen some of you write) when I wake up I will see my belly button but not because I and smaller because my tummy is bigger. YIKES! How long before I can get back to working out. Lol
UPDATED FROM Miss38K.nomore
5 days pre
Pre-Op Call Today .. 6 days pre
Miss38K.nomoreJanuary 29, 2014
So today I received the call from the hospital. They asked me all of these questions to which I had to laugh. Do you get motion sickness, can you open your mouth wide, do you take aspirin.... All I am thinking is am I going to an amusement park or to have surgery. Open my mouth what the heck am I screaming !?? I then thought maybe it's for the breathing tube but ya think they would say why they are asking. Anyway I'm 6 days pre and have loads of laundry an empty fridge messy house and a host of friends offering to help me after the surgery. I'm thinking any takers wanting to help me get my house in order before d day???
Not to mention I just spent three hours helping my daughter fill out a application for a summer leader program. How did any of you single mommies make time for all the prep work and families too?!
Getting excited but in denial about it being right around the corner. No time to worry too much to do!
Not to mention I just spent three hours helping my daughter fill out a application for a summer leader program. How did any of you single mommies make time for all the prep work and families too?!
Getting excited but in denial about it being right around the corner. No time to worry too much to do!
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January 29, 2014
My doctor had me wear prescription knee high stockings the day of my surgery, continuing until after a week post surgery. I just turned healthy 63 Sunday, but he was very specific with avoiding blood clots, in spite of my high risk health history. I did not have drains. Ask surgeon about internal/external stitches. Post-op 3 wks and Advised to remove surgical tape yesterday, begin to apply mender a for scars. Return in 1 wk for check up.
January 29, 2014
K - wow that is quite a burden. You are going to be so happy - I was H and it has made so much difference. My doc did not use a breathing tube but sometimes they put a device to keep the airway open. An anti nausea before surgery worked well for me - try and get one. Have a quick clean up and then get your friends to bring you meals. I did not do too much prep but was glad my room and kitchen were clean and tidy so I could relax, Good luck - look forward to your updates.
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1 day pre
Well it's 36 hours pre
Miss38K.nomoreFebruary 2, 2014
Well it's 36 hours pre and I have no feeling. I got my mile long to do list done and now I am just finishing up paper work and tidying my house. I am not sure how or what I am supposed to feel. No nerves, no jitters. It's almost like its a normal Monday for me.
Had an awesome TaTa Bon voyage dinner with my girls yesterday. It was Amazing being surrounded in joy and warm wishes.
Anyone else have no feeling so close to the day of their surgery?!
Had an awesome TaTa Bon voyage dinner with my girls yesterday. It was Amazing being surrounded in joy and warm wishes.
Anyone else have no feeling so close to the day of their surgery?!
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February 2, 2014
By the time it came I was calm, can't maintain that heightened state forever. Good to keep busy with preparations. You are going to see a huge benefit from this, keep us all posted.
February 2, 2014
My surgery is 2 days after you! I just carried the last bushel of clothes downstairs to the laundry room. Won't be doing that for a while!! I am nervous and excited. I am only a DD but you definitely need this surgery. I am a preop nurse and all those questions are for your safety. I get those questions all the time. It is to check if you will need an oral airway which you probably will because this is a long surgery. They also want to look for loose teeth, crowns, plates. I wish you lots of luck with the new improved girls!!
February 3, 2014
Thanks for helping me understand the questions. I'm sure it was for a reason and if you don't ask then you won't know. My advice to all ask ask ask a million questions if you have to!!!
February 3, 2014
You as so lucky you must feel a bit more calm being a pre op nurse kind of knowing what to expect. I had my surgery the day after Christmas and just started doing my laundry again good luck!
February 2, 2014
I was surprisingly calm on the outside and quite proud of myself until I looked in the mirror and saw the hives on my face. Enjoy the ride, you will be so happy. Best of luck to you
February 3, 2014
Thank you. No hives but waiting on my numbness to go away and panic to set it. If not then this is great!!! I can DO ANYTHING!!!
February 3, 2014
Good luck with your surgery. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you. Hopefully my review will inspire you. I am 5 weeks post-op and it seems like yesterday. I was not that much smaller than you pre-op. Keep us updated when you can. Can't wait to see you on the other side :)
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