Excited and Scared! - Belleville, IL

I am 51 years old and I wear a 36 DD. I have been experiencing upper back pain, shoulder pain and permanent indentation from my bra strap digging into my shoulder for the past 5+ years. I have had chiropractic, therapy, acupuncture and a MRI done over the years. I am a Medical Device Sales Representative and I do a lot of driving 5 days a week. Needless to say gradually my pain has worsened and my posture is totally ridiculous . My PCP had recommended I have breast reduction surgery for the last 3 years. However I have put it off as long as I could . So in March 2013 I went back to my PCP complaining with severe upper back pain. He insisted that I reconsider his recommendation for the surgery. I had gained 50lbs which did not help matters and not only was having increased pain but I now had hypertension and borderline high cholesterol and had to start prescription drugs to keep it under control. I advised my PCP that I would consider getting the surgery and ask him to set up an appointment with a PS. He did just that and 3 days later I had my first consult with my PS. He agreed that I do need the breast reduction and a lift. I advised him that before I would really consider the surgery I wanted to lose the 50 lbs that I had gained and if my insurance would cover the surgery I would agree to do it. He agreed that i should lose weight prior to having the surgery. In April 2013 my primary insurance BSBC approved the surgery at 90 % and my secondary also BCBS would cover the other 10%. So I immediately started a very strict diet /exercise plan. I have lost 45lbs and no longer need the prescription medications because my blood pressure is now under control and my cholesterol is excellent. Since losing the 45 lbs I went back to my PS to inquire if he still recommend that I need the surgery. He did confirm even though I lost weight my breast did not get any smaller and they are sagging even more. My surgery is scheduled for December 4th, 2013 @ 7:30 a.m. So here it is only 2 weeks away and I am so scared. I am mostly scared of the anesthesia. A few years ago I had a small unrelated procedure where I had general anesthesia and it was done out patient. I ended up having to be admitted because I had a problem waking up. So scary!!! This week I have really been nervous and on edge. I am feeling really anxious. My pre-op appointment is this Monday with my PS and I am hoping he can give me something to calm my nerves. I have my pre-op testing this Tuesday. It's getting down to the wire and a part of me is excited and again I am really nervous too. It looks like I will be....."Dressing up the Girls for the Holidays". Lol
Sandra

Yesterday I went to my pre opp
appointment with my PS. He said I did not need any side lipo, so that should hopefully make my recovery and little easier. We discussed the Anesthesia and he understood my concerns. He told me to discuss it again with the anesthesiologist at my pre -opp testing today. I am feeling more confident about my procedure. My PS will. be doing the anchor procedure on me. I told him I want them to be a nice firm C cup and that I want them high and tight. My husband and I also watched a video there on breast reduction. My surgery is now just a week away and I am really excited and ready for this. I can't wait to see how my new smaller breast will look in my new smaller size clothes. So excited to be " dressing up the girls for the holidays"!!!

I am so appreciative of all the support that everyone on here has giving me. It has definitely helped me overcome some of my biggest fears and concerns. I am feeling more relaxed and just ready a tad bit nervous but can not wait to see the new me. Thanks again everyone for all the words of encouragement and for sharing your BR experiences. xoxo