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Hi all, may I use your wisdom? I am going under...

Hi all, may I use your wisdom? I am going under and through next Monday, it's part of a holiday (I know I know, stop rolling your eyes)... It's the only way the timing works. I'm doing it in south Africa, will be away from home for best part of 3weeks. What do I wear post op?I am packing stretchy gym pants, leggings etc, have the front button nightie... What about tops?
All advice gratefully received. I have taken notes from the lists on here but wanted other input.
Many thanks

Ok, I see my surgeon tomorrow (Friday)- then in on...

Ok, I see my surgeon tomorrow (Friday)- then in on Monday - this has come along so quickly now.
Had a nice night tonight - I am now in South Africa - I went out to a local market night, met some nice ladies who are all fascinated that I am going under the knife shortly - funny that I have told only a few people back home, but I told 5 women who are unknown to me within minutes of meeting them. But it feels nice to talk, to be open and honest and funny about it.
So I am nervous for tomorrow - wondering what I will be told - hoping I get some encouragement (like, 'this is going to be so easy' 'I can fix you - no problem'... etc etc)... I know, I have an active imagination.
Pondering asking for a pre-med to calm my nerves but one of the ladies tonight suggested not to as it can make you nauseous when you come round, and nausea / sickness with a tight tummy and boobs is maybe not the way to go...
Wonder how I will be doing this time next week...
Also thinking about taking a load of Before pics tomorrow / over the weekend so I can record the difference and remind myself of what I am doing / why I am doing it... I don't have any nice underwear for in a few weeks time -so many people on here take pics shortly after the op - and look great - how do they know what size they are - or manage to go out with drains and buy stuff - ladies, I salute you!!!

Ok, the update today is I now have my garments -...

Ok, the update today is I now have my garments - they zip up the sides - you part zip them up first, step in lie down, then start to work them up... I think they are going to be very reassuring, though they are not the foxiest outfits ever. The garment lady - Kirsty - is an ex theatre nurse who did dress making as a hobby, moved in to lingerie and was then asked to do some garments for surgery (men, women, post breast cancer etc)... And she has given me an adapted plastic milk bottle to pee in... I think this may be a useful thing - you can pee standing up; I won't have to worry about bending down and up to the seat.... though doing a pooh may be another matter.
My birthday tomorrow, and appt to have the permanent marker drawings put on me, then up at 5am to prep for getting to hospital at 6.30am. If nothing else I should sleep next week.. I understand I get prescription sleeping tablets - hopefully they will help too.
The garment lady also raved about the Surgeon - he worked on her son when he had a bad accident with a chain saw (neck and face)... she was so happy it was him working on her son.

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Friend had him, good reputation, chair of plastic surgery association... I cannot seem to do the rating thing but top marks all round. Enquiries answered; plenty of time taken at consultation; took full account of my aims / hopes; lovely manner - very thorough. Helpful and supportive staff. I feel very confident in their skills and professionalism.