The Other Side Of BA/ BL !

I've never loved my breast. They've always been on the droopy side. And, well... after having my daughter and breast feeding, they went from decent to looking like breasts out of National Geographic. I've decided that if I could ever afford it, I would correct my breasts. And, finally the day has come! I met with the first plastic surgeon about a year ago. I must note that I have done so much research on everything that's involved with the procedure that I feel like I could do the surgery myself! Haha.

Anyway, I found one other plastic surgeon online in my area who I thought had great, consistent results that I really liked. So I went to a consultation with her. She wanted almost $2000 more then the first surgeon did, but I really liked her and felt pretty comfortable. So she now has a deposit, and I'm set to have the breast lift and augmentation next month. I'm so nervous though! I've never had surgery for anything before, not even a pulled tooth. So I have a serious fear of the unknown with this. And I'm still slightly nervous if I picked the "right" surgeon to go with. Her credentials and back ground are wonderful, and on top of that she also has an all female staff which I really like. I feel like no matter what you won't really know until you do it, right? Ughh the next few weeks will be long.

Also, I'm nervous about my job. I've been given the okay to take a week off of work. But, I'm a photographer and as a part of my job I have to carry my equipment into and out of location. All together typically I carry 25- 30 pounds. My doctors concerned about the weight, especially since my implants will be sub muscular. I explained that I can take more trips, and not carry all that weight at once. I really enjoy my job and certainly don't want to loose it, but I'm scared if I go back after only a week, even with doing more trips of less weight that I may cause a complication. Does any one have experience with going back to work after surgery and needing to be physically active? All experience/ suggestions will be so greatly appreciated! Thanks ladies!

So tomorrow is my post op appointment!! I've actually become less nervous and more excited as I get closer to surgery. I must admit, I'm a pack a day smoker. I've tried quitting before and never made it past a month and a half. But alas I'm trying again! Last thing I want is to ruin my new boobs over cigarettes. Ughh just so difficult. But I'm determined. Only had 1 today, and hoping to be done with them for good from here on out. *fingers crossed*
Also have a whole new list of questions for when I go in tomorrow. Just want to be sure we're all on the same page for what will be done, how it'll be done, and why. I'm such a nervous nelly. Thinking I'll try on the sizers one more time too, just to be sure. My stats now, which I forgot to mention before, are:
5' 7"
120 pounds
currently 32 full B/ small C (with slight asymmetry and sagging)
Will get up the courage to post pics soon. Although, I think I'll be much more happy to show my "before" boobs once I get my "after" boobs. haha. But for now I will add a small collage of my dream boobs that I'll be giving to my surgeon.
When I tried the sizers on at my first consultation I decided on somewhere between 375cc and 400cc. I'd like to be a D cup, and have upper pole fullness. The surgeon said she'll have to put more cc's in my right breast because it's a little smaller then the left one. Sounds good to me.
I have to say thank you to all the ladies who have messaged me and commented! What a huge help! I haven't told too many people that I'm doing this, feel like it's a rather personal thing. But the support on this website is so wonderful! =)

18 days and counting till the twins arrive! Time is going by SO SLOW! I have major boob brain. haha. Pre op appointment went well. Everybody's so patient. =) I feel completely comfortable and excited about everything now except for one thing. I chose saline, and now I'm wondering if I should have went with silicone. I picked saline because I like that if it leaks I'll know pretty quickly and that it's a more "natural" substance. Also I hear that it tends to be more firm, which considering I have a lot of loose skin, would be good for me. Hmm, oh well, guess I'll just have to trust my instincts.

Hubby seems to be getting pretty excited too. I think hes been more worried then me about the different risks/ complications involved. He's so funny, he really gets into our conversations on what size and how much different they're going to be ect. So glad I have his support. =D Day of the surgery he's probably going to be a nervous wreck, I kind of feel bad having to put him through that. But it'll be worth it. haha.

I feel like I've been "nesting", doing an early spring cleaning. Making lists, going to freeze meals this weekend so hubby won't have to worry about cooking while I'm recovering. I could probably wait another week to do that, but I'm excited and slightly anxious.

Oh! And I was instructed to stop taking all vitamins! I'm rather bummed about that, I love my vitamins. Just started taking them about two months ago, and after realizing what a huge difference they make wish I would've started taking them years ago. =( Doctors orders though. Think I can live with out them for a little, lol. Also got my four prescriptions: pain killer, anti nausea, anti biotic, and a sleeping med. So glad I'll be getting a sleeping med because I am not a natural back sleeper at all. And got my paper work to get surgical clearance from my primary doctor, and blood work. I'll be doing that this week. Showed her my dream boob collage, and she said it's wonderful & to bring it in day of the surgery as well. Can't waittt! Can't believe it's actually going to happen, yay!