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I Can't Wait...It's Been a Long Time Coming - Buffalo, NY
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Back in July I started my process ... making an...
ShirleyPWDOctober 2, 2012
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Back in July I started my process ... making an appointment with the doctor. I"ve been thinking about having a breast reduction for years and never did anything about it. I arrived not knowing where it would lead me. I liked her right away. She talked, measured and took photos. My insurance approved it and I'm due to have surgery on December 4, 2012. I'm nervous, excited, scared and have thought about cancelling until I look in the mirror. I've always been large breasted and had to stop jogging because of the stress on my upper body. My last bra fitting took me to a 38H ... I'm 5'9 and about 165 lbs and I'm 57 yrs old.
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October 3, 2012
I love this forum ... I don't know if I would go through with it without the online support. What a great website!
October 4, 2012
The nerves are terrible! But remember why you are doing this. You want to lead a more active, comfortable life. Stick with us and we will support you through the next couple of months!
October 11, 2012
I had my surgery on 2nd Oct this year. I am 47, 142lbs and was a 32H. I am at present very pleased. I get the dressings off today and can't wait. My advice, keep busy pre-op, I didn't have a minute and so didn't worry. Good luck, you won't regret it.
UPDATED FROM ShirleyPWD
1 month pre
I'm now a month away Dec.4. Bummer that it's in...
ShirleyPWDNovember 2, 2012
I'm now a month away Dec.4. Bummer that it's in the mix of Christmas. I have to go off all of my meds for RA, but I'm sure I'll get by. So excited ... I'm ready.
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November 12, 2012
I am also from Buffalo! Had my first appt with Dr Anain last Wednesday. Now I am in the waiting game waiting for approval from the insurance co. my daughter went to Dr Anain for a br 12 yrs ago.She was 22 at the time and we were very pleased with her.
I just turned 58 last month and I was always a c cup until I had my hysterectomy in 2001 It seems year after year they just kept getting larger now I am a 38 ddd
Good luck to you
November 23, 2012
I loved Dr. Anain's personality. My girlfriend has an appointment with her as she had breast cancer about six years ago that left her lopsided. Her fellow breast cancer friends have all raved about her.
My daughter just got approved from her insurance comp. but has yet to set a date. When is your date and are going to MFS annex?
November 23, 2012
Still waiting for ins approval, they said it usually takes 2-3 weeks so next week will be 3 weeks . I think once I hear I will get a date. I was told it would be at Sisters.Hope I won't have to wait too long once and if I get approved. How long did your approval take?
November 23, 2012
I had to wait about 2.5 months. It was either the Dec 4th date or I'd have to wait until April. We go to Florida for a few months and I didn't want to wait. I have Independent Health Ins. and it took about a week. The office of Dr. Anain called me to tell me it was approved.
November 24, 2012
That is a big span from Dec until Apr! I thought the Insurance gal in the office told me she is booking into January. Hope I didn't misunderstand her. I don't want to wait until April , Good luck to you and keep us posted
November 26, 2012
I won't be available until April if something comes up that I can't have surgery. So far so good. I go for my physical tomorrow ... EKG, etc. After that this week should go fast as I have a lot of stuff to do. SO EXCITED!
UPDATED FROM ShirleyPWD
11 days pre
Well, I'm down to 1.5 weeks left to my waiting....
ShirleyPWDNovember 23, 2012
Well, I'm down to 1.5 weeks left to my waiting. Super excited and praying I don't get a cold etc. before my surgery. I was around all of my grandkids yesterday and today my daughter told me the little one is pretty sick. I'm suppose to watch them tomorrow. I asked her if it would frighten the kids if I wore a mask ...LOL!
I go for my pre op physical on Tuesday and then a week after that is the day!
I really enjoy reading everyone's comments after the surgery because that is what I'm most nervous about.
I'm trying desperately to get all of my shopping done and my tree and house decorated before my surgery date because my PS told me the drains stay in for at least six days and no left over 5 lbs.
I go for my pre op physical on Tuesday and then a week after that is the day!
I really enjoy reading everyone's comments after the surgery because that is what I'm most nervous about.
I'm trying desperately to get all of my shopping done and my tree and house decorated before my surgery date because my PS told me the drains stay in for at least six days and no left over 5 lbs.
I am so glad to have you here in the community with us. Don't back out of this because you are going to feel wonderful very soon. Better days are ahead for your back, neck and shoulders. This process honestly makes you feel like a new woman.
I look forward to following your journey as you go through your process.
Honestly I have some pain and discomfort but staying on top of the pain meds is the key. It's all temporary and comes to an end quickly. Mine was more soreness and tightness than anything else.
It was not so bad for me. I actually got up and down on my own the first night after surgery. Got my own pain meds, water etc.
You will be ok:) Giving birth was much harder on me...LOL
The fresh surgery pictures always look worse than they are. I can remember my hubby's face the first time he got a look and it was priceless...LOL
I had Franken Boobs!! Every color in the rainbow, black stitches around the nipples, and swollen as all get up. They hurt but not painful. More sore and tight than anything.
My 29 hours of back labor on a pit drip was soooo much harder.