Good Bye Boobies. - Birmingham, England

Like all of the ladies on here I have waited years to finally get to this point - I want to be feminine something that i just can't do with these boobies. If I'm not careful clothes can make me feel like Hattie Jacques - not what I want. For as long as I can remember I have had a large full bust. I remember going on a school camping holiday at 12 years old and they just appeared - I was wearing the most unflattering polo rib knit jumper - it was the 70's! so there was no hiding them. I was the object of lots of ridicule that weekend and from that moment on I covered them up and put them into hiding.
I am over weight according to my BMI and have lost 28 pounds but nothing off the boob's. I am fit - i have run 4 half marathons over the last few years. My blood pressure is low as is my pulse, i enjoy walking and running but my boob's get in the way. I can't say they have stopped me doing anything - apart from yoga, big boobs and short arms make some of the moves impossible - or very funny! I have dents in my shoulders. I suffer from shoulder and neck acne, I find cloths shopping very difficult and the things I like I can't get the girls into with our looking like I'm squashed into it. - Then the back fat is even more pronounced. So, I am 50 later this year and enough is enough they have to go.
I know a couple of ladies who have been through this - and we do what all women do - talk, they don't regret having a BR and spoke very highly of my PS. They very kindly showed my the out come of their surgery, - amazing and the scars were minimal. So 6 months of procrastination has come to this. My operation is 30th Jan and I am feeling positive. I have my bag almost packed, PJ's button front, - 1st ever, soft bra front fastening, - what no wires! kindle, V pillow, arnica, and I've filled the freezer with healthy meals for the week after. - Don't think there is anything else to do by wait.
So thank you to all the ladies who have gone before me your experiences have really inspired me. All I hope now is that when I come through the other side I have the boobs that are smaller, even on both sides, perky and on my chest not my tummy. Here goes.

Trying to relax - everything ready for tomorrow. I feel ok - some nerves. Just hope it all goes well.

Arrived at hospital on time for bloods and pre op early. Surprisingly I felt very calm and content. I think I knew that I was in really good hands and that I had made the Wright decision. Everything was fine and I went to theatre at 11.45. Don't remember anything till it was all over. I am so pleased with the result I have a handful which is just enough. I have drains that are uncomfortable but not much is coming out. Pain is ok. Did not sleep well as my back is sore . i had 1,6 kilos removed. Really happy with the results so far. Lot of trapped wind which is unpleasant. Thank you for all your messages it really helps. Now I have to work at looking after myself to get the best outcome. Looking forward to getting home.