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A Little More Than a Month to Go - Westchester, NY

Ljafj
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Cost: $100
Westchester, NY

I am a 43 yr old mother of 3 who has been...

6 Aug 2012

I am a 43 yr old mother of 3 who has been contemplating getting a breast reduction/lift for many years. I finally went to a ps in January for a consult and after being approved through insurance in April am finally going through with it Sept 13th. I am currently a 40DD and would like to get down to a c cup. My only concern is that I am nervous how they will look afterwards(the end result-after swelling and healing is through) I've been told by a few of my friends who have had the procedure done that I will be so much happier and will be glad I went through it. Its been helpful to read alot of everyone's journeys with this on the site!!!!!! I wish the day would just get here already!!!

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Ljafj 14 Sep 2012

Hi!! Had my surgery yesterday! It went great!!!! Got home this afternoon. It was the best thing I stayed over. Was totally pampered by the nurses!! The pain is tolerable and I am the biggest baby when it comes to pain. My ps took the drains out before I left. That wasn't too pleasant. Now I was told to take it easy, no lifting. Have to go back to the dr Wednesday for follow-up. I can say I am so happy I went through with the surgery!! Will keep you posted over the next couple of days. So happy your pre-op went well!!, you're almost there!!!!!

Margie333 14 Sep 2012

So so very happy for you!!!! Hooray...I am counting the days...have had a bit of a speed bump today, my labs came back with low potassium - too low for surgery so I have to double up today and the weekend and go back for more blood work on Monday first thing and hopefully they won't have to cancel me.... argh!!!!! Prayers would be good here!

Margie333 3 Sep 2012

The days seem to be going faster all of a sudden, it is two weeks and it was just three a blink ago... I started getting a little nervous today and got busy doing stuff and it passed. It is starting to creep in though, guess that is only natural this is a really big step. I will be looking out for your updates. How was your pre-op? Mine is actually on your surgery date!

Ljafj 8 Sep 2012

Hi Margie333, can't believe only 4 more days! I'm so nervous but also trying to keep busy. My pre-op went great. Just worrying about the drains and having to stay over night in the hospital. I'm the worst when it comes to pain tolerance!! I will keep you posted !! Good luck with your pre-op!!!

Margie333 9 Sep 2012

Didn't the last couple of weeks just fly! I will be thinking of you and sending you prayers, will keep you in my thoughts and watch for your update.... don't forget rest and hydrate!!!!!

Margie333 12 Sep 2012

Best of luck tomorrow! Prayers and good thoughts going your way.....
Will look for your update when you are on the itty bitty side of this journey! :-) xxxxxxx

Margie333 30 Aug 2012

So glad to have you in our September coundown. This site is wonderful and I agree that it has been a tremendous help to read and learn... Not too many more days, mine is the 19th :-)

Ljafj 3 Sep 2012

Hi!! Thanks, cant believe only 10 more days to go!!! I was fine all along and now I am getting very nervous!!! I keep telling myself its the best thing to do!! Are you nervous??? I will keep you updated after my surgery!!!!

NewYork21 13 Aug 2012

Hi there! I'm a 40 yr old mom of 2 and will also be getting a breast reduction. My surgery is set for September 6th. I'm currently a 38DD and hope to get down to a large C cup. I'm nervous about them being too small (after all, they've been big all my life!) Best of luck to you!!

Ljafj 15 Aug 2012

Hi!! Just wondering if you went for your visit to ps yet before your surgery date. Wanted to know what to expect. Did he ask you what size you wanted to be or did you more or less tell him? I have my appt on Aug 29th. Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital? I cant believe the day is almost here!!!! Good luck to you also!!!!!

Margie333 2 Sep 2012

Your week is here! Good vibes, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margie333 3 Sep 2012

Hi New York 21!
Just a quick note to wish you luck and let you know I will keep you in good thoughts and prayer on thursday! All the best wishes. Let us know how it goes-we will be thinking of you! :-)

Ljafj 8 Sep 2012

Hi!!! How are you feeling???